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Traffic stop leads to arrest for assault, domestic violence
A Vicksburg man with outstanding warrants is facing charges of aggravated assault and domestic violence after being stopped for a traffic violation Friday. According to information from the Vicksburg Police Department, 24-year-old Stuart Thomas was arrested Friday after the routine traffic stop alerted officers to his outstanding warrants stemming from an incident in August. Thomas […]
Vicksburg man arrested for possession of drugs, stolen gun
A Vicksburg man saw his bond set at $350,000 by Municipal Judge Angela Carpenter Friday after being arrested for possession of drugs and a firearm. Charley Lee Brown Jr., 29, appeared in Vicksburg Municipal Court Friday after officers responding to a call for service arrested him at a local hotel Thursday. According to information from […]
Vicksburg resident, cancer survivor advocates for increased cancer research funding in D.C.
Vicksburg resident and six-time cancer survivor Pearl Carter is headed to Washington, D.C. to join 750 cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones from all 50 states, Guam and Puerto Rico, and almost every congressional district to honor lives affected by cancer with a heartfelt display near the U.S. Capitol. She will also represent Vicksburg […]
USACE Vicksburg District announces new resource management chief
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has selected Cheryl Boyd as chief of the Resource Management Division. The Resource Management Division is responsible for all district level financial management activities and offers professional financial advice, guidance, and policy interpretations while ensuring the implementation of procedural controls, processing of reports and meticulous review […]
Riverwalk Casino’s 3rd Annual ‘Season of Giving Donation Event’ returns to benefit local community
Riverwalk Casino recently announced the beginning of its holiday-minded community outreach programs. This will mark the third year for Riverwalk’s Annual Season of Giving. Riverwalk officials said they were ready to make 2024 even merrier with another big distribution of grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 cash. Funds will be awarded at the grand finale […]
Southern Cultural Heritage Center to present third annual Witches’ Brunch on Sept. 28
The Southern Cultural Heritage Center (SCHC) will present the third annual Witches’ Brunch Saturday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place in the SCHC Convent Parlor Rooms (on the corner of Adams and Crawford streets). Organizers encourage attendees to grab their finest pointy hats, most magical cloaks, and their […]
Simmons says new projects could be big for Vicksburg
Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) Central Commissioner Willie Simmons laid out how roadway and rail line projects could be big boons for the River City while speaking at the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce luncheon Wednesday. Simmons spoke at length about the need for projects to improve Vicksburg’s Interstate-20 corridor, as well as its six […]
VWSD maintains ‘B’ grade from MDE
For the second consecutive year, the Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) has been awarded an overall “B” rating by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE). “The Vicksburg Warren School District retains a ‘B’ rating for its performance in the 2023-24 school year as the Mississippi State Board of Education approved official grades for all Mississippi […]
Old Post Files: September 20, 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 David Boch was in New York on business. • Mrs. […]
Body of missing Vicksburg man found in Ridgeland
RIDGELAND — A body found off of Rice Road early last month has been identified as a Vicksburg man. The body found in the woods along Rice Road on the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 7, has been identified as Howard Hendren Hennessey, 48, of Vicksburg, according to Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers. “Our thoughts and […]
Sold: Historic Balfour House officially off the market
The Balfour House, one of Vicksburg’s most historical homes, has new owners. Texas natives Chris Smith and John Schaumburg have purchased the grande dame of homes and are in the process of making needed repairs to the structure, which has been on the market for four years. The new owners, who live in Galveston, have […]
Updating infrastructure: MDOT commissioner talks Interstate, highway upgrades at chamber luncheon
Utica native Willie Simmons, central commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), said upgrading Vicksburg’s infrastructure is an undertaking often on his mind, especially when projects involve interstate or highway improvements. “I grew up just about 30 minutes from Vicksburg,” Simmons said while serving as the guest speaker at Wednesday’s Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of […]
Warren County public records: Aug. 20-26
Records were recorded from the Warren County Courthouse from the period of August 20 to 26. Warranty Deeds: *Christopher Michael Martin, Brandi Lynn Martin and Brandi Lynn Lillard to Phillips Corey, Lots 21A and 22, Broadmoor Subdivision. *Richard O. Hearn to Anneville LLC, Lots 1-4, Anneville Subdivision. *William Trent Smith and Amanda Boland Smith to […]
1 killed, 1 seriously injured in Claiborne County car crash
A head-on collision between two vehicles Wednesday morning near Mount Pleasant Road in Claiborne County claimed one life and left another driver seriously injured. According to information from the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP), at approximately 11 a.m., a 2013 Infiniti Q70 sedan driven by 44-year-old Shenetra W. Johnson, of Pattison, Miss., was traveling northbound on […]
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 we took swift action to ensure the safety of all students,” VWSD officials said in a statement. “Our school district […]
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. […]
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