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Four women arrested after fight in Claiborne County
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Four women have been arrested after a fight in Claiborne County, authorities said. The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. on May 16 in Tillman. According to Claiborne County deputies, they were notified about a fight involving a group of women. When they arrived at the location, the deputies learned that […]
Run for the Wall passes through Vicksburg
Run for the Wall, the annual motorcycle ride spanning from California to D.C. passed through Vicksburg Monday. Following a brief pause at the Love’s Travel Stop in Tallulah, hundreds of riders waved to onlookers as they passed through the River City on their way to the Vietnam Memorial Wall in the nation’s Capitol. The annual […]
A family affair: Mother, 2 daughters earn degrees in same year
May has been a busy month for the Magee family. In the span of just two weeks, Tonya, Tylah and Tia Magee, mother, and daughters, respectively, have earned diplomas. Tonya received a doctorate in educational administration from Jackson State University; Tylah earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Alcorn State University; and Tia graduated […]
Vicksburg Warren School District offers free 2024 summer meals
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) announced the district will offer free meals this summer to pre-registered children. Breakfast and lunch will be served to children up to 18 years of age in Warren County. According to VWSD officials, meals will be delivered or available for pickup each Monday […]
The gift of literacy: United Way of West Central Mississippi’s LEARN Program empowers third graders
United Way of West Central Mississippi has announced the winners of the bookmark contest and the continued success of its LEARN program, aimed at fostering a love for reading and literacy among third-grade students in both public and private school districts across the region. The LEARN program, an initiative driven by the United Way of […]
Ribbon cutting: Mississippi Communities Health Advisors
The Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Mississippi Communities Health Advisors (MCHA) as a new member this week. Pictured at the ribbon cutting for the office’s location at 1911 Mission 66, Suite C, is, from left, Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce Corporate Programs Director Chris Rials, MCHA’s Stephanie Clarke, MCHA’s Steve Bethel, Ambetter’s Chess Woods, […]
LANE CLOSURE: I-20 eastbound at the Delta Weigh Station in Madison Parish, to be closed on May 29th
MADISON PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — According to a press release by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, they advise drivers the left lane of Interstate 20 eastbound at the Delta Weigh Station will be closed starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, and the work is expected to be complete before noon. […]
Vicksburg PD says arrest at VCC poses no threat to graduation ceremonies
The Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) issued a statement Friday afternoon concerning the arrest of a woman hours earlier outside the Vicksburg Convention Center, where Warren Central High School is preparing to hold graduation ceremonies tonight at 6 p.m. “Earlier today, Officers with the Vicksburg Police Department along with School Resource Officers, arrested an individual that […]
VPD to kick off summer Street Ball program
The Vicksburg Police Department is gearing up for its annual youth program, Street Ball, starting June 4 and running through July 12. “This initiative not only offers recreation, but crucial mentorship and community support for our city’s youth,” Vicksburg Chief of Police Penny Jones said of the annual summer program. “It’s more than just fun […]
Old Post Files: May 18, 1924-2014
Old Post Files is a regular feature within the pages of The Vicksburg Post’s print edition and digital e-edition. This feature looks back at some of the happenings from the pages of The Vicksburg Post over the past few decades. Enjoy. 100 Years Ago: 1924 Nora Ring returned from Galveston. • John L. Tierney wrote […]
Porter’s Chapel graduates Class of 2024
Porter’s Chapel Academy Head of School Chris Williams presided over his final graduating class Saturday when 26 seniors took part in commencement services at First Baptist Church of Vicksburg. “This class will always be special to me,” Williams said. “Now, in the words of our valedictorian, that’s all I got.” Williams will be turning over […]
Ribbon cutting: River City Skin and Aesthetics
The Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce welcomed River City Skin and Aesthetics as a new member this week. Pictured at the ribbon cutting for the office’s location at 188 YMCA Place, is, from left, Lisa Sudderth, Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce Corporate Programs Director Chris Rials, owner Leah Calder, Vicksburg Alderman Alex Monsour and Vicksburg […]
A new beginning: Warren Central graduates Class of 2024
The Class of 2024 stepped across the stage at the Vicksburg Convention Center Friday night and officially became alumni of Warren Central High School. The class included graduates from the school’s three academies: Architecture, Construction, Mechatronics & Engineering; Communication, Arts & Business; and Health & Human Services. Of those three groups, a number of honors […]
Completing the journey: Leadership Vicksburg class finishes program
The 2024 class of Leadership Vicksburg celebrated successfully completing the program Wednesday at the Vicksburg Convention Center, where Col. Christopher Klein of the USACE Vicksburg District spoke to the group about the importance of effective leadership. Leadership Vicksburg is a nine-month project-based program that provides participants with the opportunity to learn about and exert leadership […]
Town of Clayton declares state of emergency while working through water issues
CLAYTON, La. (KNOE) - The Town of Clayton declared a state of emergency on Thursday, May 16, due to ongoing water issues. The town began experiencing a water outage on Tuesday, and water system management crews have been working to restore the water. Town of Clayton’s Chief of Police Bobby...
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