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Woman, 24, killed in drive-by shooting on Highway 61 in Vicksburg

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - A 24-year-old woman was killed early Friday in a drive-by shooting on Highway 61 South, according to the Vicksburg Police Department. Police responded to the area near Grange Hall Road around 2:11 a.m. after receiving a 911 call reporting gunfire. Investigators said a white Toyota Camry,...

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Truck hits bicycle, pulls victim from under his truck and takes him to a nearby apartment complex – one in custody

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — A work truck struck a person on a bicycle on South Frontage Road. The truck driver then loaded the injured cyclist and damaged bicycle into his truck and drove to the nearby Crossings Apartments. Just after 6:30 p.m., an accident involving a truck and a...

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Repeat offender Charles Doss III arrested for stabbing female victim

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg Police Department said Charles Doss III has been arrested following a stabbing incident involving a female victim. According to reports, Doss was arrested in connection to an incident involving aggravated domestic violence. Reports state during the incident Doss allegedly assaulted the victim by stabbing her with an object.

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Judge sentences Roosevelt Harris to 15 years for murder

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — A Vicksburg man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, with 15 years to serve, after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the 2024 stabbing death of Christie Ware. Roosevelt Harris, 51, was sentenced by Judge James Chaney after pleading guilty in last month...

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18-year-old Bolton man dies after falling from pickup truck on Natchez Trace

CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) — An 18-year-old Bolton man has died after an incident on the Natchez Trace Parkway Friday night, according to Vicksburg Today. Grayson Baker sustained traumatic injuries on the Trace and was transported by private vehicle to Merit Health River Region, where he later died. National...

Claiborne County, MS · 1d

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Gaylon Turner scores 13 points for East Central CC

DECATUR, Miss. (VDN) — Warren Central High School graduate Gaylon Turner scored 13 points for East Central Community College on Thursday night. Turner, a sophomore guard, shot 5 of 9 from the field, including two 3-pointers. He also grabbed two rebounds and was one of only two Warriors to score in double figures.

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Vicksburg, Warren County awarded Deal of the Year for AWS Recruitment

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg and Warren County have been recognized by the Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC) with the Deal of the Year Award for the recruitment of Amazon Web Services. The community received the top statewide honor in the category for communities with populations of fewer than 60,000 at the 2026 MEDC Legislative Conference on Thursday, Nov. 5, before a statewide audience of economic development professionals, legislators and workforce development officials.

Warren County, MS · 1d

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VIS names Lauren Butler Teacher of the Year

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Lauren Butler has earned one of the highest honors at Vicksburg Intermediate School after being named the 2026-27 Teacher of the Year in just her second year of teaching. The school announced the recognition on Friday, marking a major accomplishment for the young educator who...

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JPS bus involved in collision on County Line Road

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson Public Schools bus was involved in a collision on Friday morning. The incident happened on County Line and Ridgewood roads, right at the line between Ridgeland and Jackson. Officers with the Ridgeland Police Department and firefighters with the Ridgeland Fire Department were on the...

Ridgeland, MS · 2d

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John Mohead to close out Levitt AMP Vicksburg Music Series

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Don’t miss out on the last free concert for this year’s Levitt AMP Vicksburg Music Series headlined by singer songwriter John Mohead and featuring Patrick Smith. The concert is set to begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 following Vicksburg’s annual Porchfest which...

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Former Mississippi district attorney sentenced to more than 3 years in bribery scheme

Former Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens was sentenced to more than three years in prison and fined $100,000 for soliciting $250,000 in bribes. Former Jackson City Council President Aaron Banks was sentenced to nearly four years in prison for his role in the bribery scheme. Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe...

Jackson, MS · 2d

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Amazon, VWSD officially open Think Big Space at WCI School

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg-Warren School District and Amazon partnered Friday, Nov. 6, to open the very first outdoor Think Big Space. Amazon Regional Community Engagement Manager, Africa Alsup, was present and said the idea began when Dr. Woodrow Price, Assistant Principal for Warren Central Intermediate School, contacted her with a request for funding and donations.

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Vicksburg native Shameka Landers helps others with finances

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg native Shameka Landers is on a mission to help people take control of their finances and build the lives they envision — and she’s doing it through her coaching practice, a free online community, and two books. Landers is a successful entrepreneur,...

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Vicksburg PorchFest 2026

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Vicksburg PorchFest 2026 will be held on November 7 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the historic Fostoria neighborhood.

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WC boys and St. Aloysius girls earn basketball wins Thursday night

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Warren Central High School’s boys basketball team and St. Aloysius’ girls basketball team picked up varsity victories Thursday night, while several other local teams competed on the hardwood. The Vikings defeated Yazoo City 61-53, while the Lady Flashes secured a 45-27 victory over...

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Eight VJHS football players selected to all-star teams

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Eight Vicksburg Junior High School football players have earned all-star honors following an impressive season under head coach Larry Carter Jr. Kaleb Sims, D’Chance Thigpen, Malcolm Turner, Rush Sudds, Sam Jackson, Arzaevion Stewart, Payden Tucker and Cam Pickett were all recognized for their performances on the football field.

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VFD receives 300 smoke alarms at no cost to residents

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg Fire Department received 300 new smoke alarms from the State Fire Marshal’s Office, SFMO, and the Mississippi Insurance Department, MID. Working smoke alarms are one of the simplest and most effective ways to save lives in a home fire. To help protect Mississippi families, SFMO and MID are distributed more than 30,000 smoke alarms for installation in homes statewide at no cost to residents.

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St. Aloysius football season ends with playoff loss to Riverfield Academy

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — St. Aloysius High School’s football season came to an end Friday night following a 36-14 loss to Riverfield Academy in the playoffs. Friday marked the second meeting between the two teams this season, with Riverfield coming out on top in both matchups. The Raiders...