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Paint & Rage on Clay opens in Vicksburg

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Paint & Rage on Clay is officially open in Vicksburg after celebrating its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday. The new business, owned by Patrick Varnado, is located at 1713 Clay St., Suite 6B. Varnado said the idea for the business came about nearly...

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Schools moving to virtual learning Friday due to increase in flu cases

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Madison Parish School District announced on Facebook that an increase in flu cases has moved classes to virtual learning for Friday, Nov. 13. Officials said all classrooms, high-touch areas and common areas will be cleaned, sanitized and disinfected during the closure. The district encourages parents to...

Madison Parish, LA · 18h

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Mississippi Diners Keep Coming Back For This Riverfront Fish House And Its Huge Portions

Redfish topped with crawfish cream sauce is one of the signature plates here, and that alone deserves a pause. Then you learn the dessert case holds slices big enough to split with a friend. The menu leans hard into seafood, steaks, and Southern comfort food with a Cajun accent. There’s...

Vicksburg, MS · 7d

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Spaghetti dinner available this weekend

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Take it easy this weekend and let Gibson Memorial United Methodist Church cook a spaghetti dinner for you and your family. Enjoy good food, homemade baked treats, and a chance to support a local church. The Spaghetti Dinner & Bake Sale is the perfect excuse to skip cooking, enjoy a delicious lunch, and maybe pick up an extra plate to share with someone for dinner.

Vicksburg, MS · 15h

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Food truck park closing, EV chargers being removed

EDITOR’S NOTE: Hear our associated podcast on this topic at the end of this article. A couple of promising initiatives in Clinton to bring food trucks to a central location and to operate the city’s first public charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) are being discontinued. The Firehouse...

Clinton, MS · 3d

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This Small Mississippi Town’s Food Tour Walks Families From Bakery To Bakery Down One Historic Street

We only meant to stretch our legs on a river town street in Mississippi, but the smell of warm butter had other plans. One bakery led to a soda fountain, which led to cupcakes, which led to a very happy and very sticky backseat. The best part was how easy...

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Cedrick Davis to host free mentorship workshop for young men in Vicksburg

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Cedrick Davis is working to make a difference in the lives of young men by hosting a free mentorship workshop in Vicksburg on Nov. 16. The Becoming U Mentorship Workshop, hosted by Becoming U Mentoring & Life Coaching LLC, will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at 2020 Mission 66 in Vicksburg. The event is open to junior high and high school males.

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American Legion Post 3 in Vicksburg to host Veterans Day luncheon Nov. 11

VICKSBURG, Miss. (KTVE/KARD) — Vicksburg’s veterans and their families are invited to a Veterans Day lunch at noon Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, following services at The Rose Garden. Photo courtesy Vicksburg Today The luncheon will take place at American Legion Post 3, 1712 Monroe St. For questions, contact American Legion Post 3 at (601) 634-1114.

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Local sorority donates supplies to VJHS

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — The Xi Pi Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. marked the sorority’s Founders Week on Wednesday, Nov. 11, by presenting backpacks and school supplies to Vicksburg Junior High School eighth-grade English Language Arts (ELA) students through Operation Backpack. The SPEAR Foundation...

Vicksburg, MS · 12h

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SCHC to host monthly Line Dance Party

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Get ready to kick up your heels at the monthly Line Dance Party in the Southern Cultural Heritage Center’s Auditorium, Friday, Nov. 20. SCHC is located at the corner of Crawford and Cherry Streets. There will be a dance tutorial from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. with party lasting from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.

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St. George Orthodox Church celebrates 120 years

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — St. George Orthodox Church invites family and friends to join them to celebrate 120 years of Orthodoxy in Vicksburg. On Saturday, Nov. 14, Vespers will begin at 5 p.m. with His Grace Bishop Nicholas of Miami and the Southeast at St. George Church. Beginning at...

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USACE Vicksburg District names McRae Chief of Staff

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has selected Whitney McRae as Chief of Staff. As Chief of Staff, McRae will serve as a key advisor to the District Commander and senior leadership team, providing oversight and direction for the integration of district-wide priorities, executive operations, and cross-functional initiatives. In this role, she will synchronize efforts across the Vicksburg District staff, strengthen collaboration among divisions and offices, and help ensure the effective execution of programs, resources, and mission objectives. Her leadership will be instrumental in advancing the district’s complex civil works, engineering, and other critical missions.

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Thank you for 100,000 followers and 9.3 million views

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Thank you Vicksburg for supporting locally owned news. The Vicksburg Daily News just passed 100,000 followers on social media and in the last 28 days had 9.3 million views of our stories. Of those views 1.4 million engaged – meaning they clicked, liked, shared, or commented on a story. Also last week, VDN was accepted into the Mississippi Press Association as a digital affiliate.

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Vicksburg High picks up basketball wins over South Pike on Tuesday

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg High School’s boys’ and girls’ basketball teams picked up road wins over South Pike on Tuesday. The Missy Gators improved to 1-1 under head coach Troy Stewart after defeating South Pike 49-42. Ny’Keria Watson led Vicksburg with 10 points, including a...

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Reindeer Run set for Dec. 5

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — It’s time to lace up those sneakers and gather the family, and kick off the holiday season with a little festive fun by running in the annual Reindeer Run 5K. This year’s event will take place Saturday, Dec. 5, beginning at 8 a.m. in...