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Warren Central names 2024 Homecoming Court
The 2024 Warren Central High School Homecoming Court will be presented during halftime of the Sept. 27, football game between the WCHS Vikings and Madison Central High School. The homecoming queen has been chosen and will be announced during halftime. Kickoff for the game is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Sheriff: New jail opens door for future inmate trash pickup
The long-awaited groundbreaking on the site of what will become Warren County’s new jail was called a welcomed arrival by local officials when shovels met dirt Monday morning on Old Highway 80, and Sheriff Martin Pace said the new facility’s impact will extend into many aspects of the community. The jail is scheduled to be […]
How will the new jail be financed?
The new Warren County Jail will cost $74 million and will be paid off over the course of 30 years. Warren County Board of Supervisors and District 5 Supervisor Kelle Barfield said the jail is being financed by a Certificate of Participation (COP). Similar to a municipal bond, Barfield said the county creates an offering. […]
VWSD: Student found with pellet gun at bus stop
The Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) has confirmed a suspended student from South Park Elementary was found with a pellet gun Wednesday morning at a bus stop. “The situation was brought to our attention, and took swift action to ensure the safety of all students,” VWSD officials said in a statement. “Our school district takes […]
Catherine’s Place designated Vicksburg Landmark
During its regular meeting Monday, the Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) approved the recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission to designate Catherine’s Place as a Vicksburg Landmark. Monday’s designation came at the request of the property’s owner, The Flanders Group, LLC, which applied in August to add the site, located at 1501 Martin […]
Old Post Files: September 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 100 years. Enjoy. 100 Years Ago: 1924 Mose F. Stein died. • Carrie Mosby returned from Chicago. […]
Traffic stop leads to 2 arrests for crystal meth
Two Warren County men were taken into custody by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office last week on drug-related charges following a traffic stop. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said WCSO deputy Joseph Stubbs initiated a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle traveling along U.S. Highway 80, east of Bovina, Sept. 13, just after 9 p.m. […]
2 arrested following burglary attempt
Two teenagers were taken into custody last week following a home burglary attempt that was interrupted by the resident. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said deputies responded to a residence in the 1600 block of Ring Road Sept. 15 at approximately 3 p.m. in response to a call of suspicious activity in a home. Pace […]
Years of service: Chief of police recognized for 25 years of service; employees from five other city departments honored
The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen during its regular meeting Monday recognized a group of employees spanning six city departments for their various years of service, including Chief of Police Penny Jones. Jones was recognized for 25 years of service, dating back to her first year with the Vicksburg Police Department in 1999. Also […]
Pet of the Week: Meet Habanero
Habanero is currently with PAWS Rescue and is a beautiful cat looking for a forever home. Paws Rescue is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 nonprofit no-kill animal rescue group located in Vicksburg. Habanero’s adoption fee is $40 with an approved application. For more information, email leighconerly@gmail.com or visit the PAWS Rescue Facebook page.
Vicksburg Police Department arrest reports: Sept. 9 – 15
The following arrests were reported by the Vicksburg Police Department from the period September 8 to September 15. Raymond Allen Simpson was arrested on Sept. 9 and received weekend jail time. Marshanteya S. Rawls was arrested on Sept. 9 and received weekend jail time. Terence Tramaine Dixon was arrested on Sept. 9 for contempt of […]
Warren County breaks ground on new jail
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Warren County Jail Monday. The $74 million project will replace the current jail, which was built in 1907 and received its last major upgrade in 1977. County and city officials, along with partners of the project, gathered at the site of the new facility at 1200 Old […]
Charity ride to pass through Vicksburg Sept. 27
A charity bicycle ride promoting kidney donation will be making its way through Vicksburg to its final destination in Natchez later this month. Organizers of the 4Women, 4Kidneys, 444Miles, 4Days bike ride said the journey is to promote the gift of life through living donations and includes four women, all kidney donors, who will bike […]
Riverwalk Casino Hotel debuts sweet new dining option
Players at Riverwalk Casino Hotel are in for a treat. “Munchies,” is a new quick service food and beverage outlet that features an assortment of frozen daiquiris, scratch-made pizza, warm pretzels, a nacho bar, tasty desserts and more. The new restaurant opened its doors on September 10. Frozen daiquiris will be available in multiple flavors. […]
Vicksburg native serves aboard U.S. Navy floating airport
Editor’s Note: This article was written by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tristan Cookson, Navy Office of Community Outreach. SAN DIEGO – Petty Officer 2nd Class Shakuryor Peoples, a native of Vicksburg, serves aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan. Equipped with a full flight deck and more than 60 aircraft including attack fighter jets […]
SCHF Courtyard Movie Night showing “Lies My Sister Told Me” set for Friday, Sept. 20
The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation is calling all “Lies My Sister Told Me” extras. The movie will be shown in the SCHF courtyard on Friday, Sept. 20 as part of the Mississippi Made Movie series. The movie, which was filmed in downtown Vicksburg in 2021, features local scenes such as the SCHF courtyard, the B.B. […]
City of Tallulah Boil Water Advisory has ended
The City of Tallulah announced late Sunday morning it has rescinded the Boil Water Advisory it issued on September 9, 2024. “The State has cleared the samples that we sent and we can safely rescind the boil advisory and go back to regular usage and consumption of water,” said Tallulah Mayor Charles Finlayson. “I want […]
On the hunt: Vicksburg transplants experience Mississippi culture through quest for gators
The Rev. Tom Potter has done a lot of hunting in his life. The pastor at Crawford Street United Methodist Church has even shared some of his stories with the congregation. And now after last week’s jaunt down the Yazoo, he may be chomping at the bit to share another tale. Potter hauled in a […]
This week’s reads: Serial mysteries from the New Large Print collection
This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. This week’s column features serial mysteries from our New Large Print collection. Between a Flock and a Hard Place is the latest Meg Langslow mystery by Donna Andrews. Meg’s neighbors, the Smetkamps’, have won a makeover for their old […]
Health Fair at Hawkins UMC to shine spotlight on wellness
Hawkins United Methodist Church is set to host a Health Fair from Sept. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the ALC Building at the church, located at 3736 Halls Ferry Rd. in Vicksburg. The event is sponsored by the Retired Education Personnel of Vicksburg Warren County and the Hawkins UMC Mission Team and is […]
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