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City of Brookhaven considers creating walking trail to help fight health issues

Brookhaven aldermen took the first steps toward construction of a walking trail as a preventative for suicide and obesity. Dr. William Hay, a family practitioner, proposed the trail to the […]

Brookhaven, MS · 3d

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Bobby Rush’s 93rd birthday bash leads a busy fall on Mississippi casino stages

Blues legend Bobby Rush will celebrate his 93rd birthday on stage at Ameristar Casino Vicksburg on Friday, November 13. Rush has called Jackson home for decades, and his birthday shows have turned into a kind of homecoming for central Mississippi blues fans. The Grammy winner still plays with the same mix of horns, dancers and stories that made him a fixture on the chitlin’ circuit long before most of his current audience was born.

Vicksburg, MS · 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 · 8d

Listen Up Ya'll

From the Mayor’s Desk: The Jobs Are Coming Home to Natchez

For too many years, one of the saddest realities facing Natchez was watching our young people grow up, graduate from high school or college, and leave...

Natchez, MS · 20h

vicksburgnews.com

Mark calendars for the Christmas Parade of Lights

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Get ready for a Christmas celebration straight out of the toy box as Downtown Vicksburg brings a little Disney and Pixar magic to the holiday season with the 2026 Christmas Parade of Lights! On Saturday, Dec. 5, beginning at 5 p.m., Washington Street will come alive with twinkling lights, festive music, and colorful displays inspired by this year’s theme, “You’ve Got a Friend in Downtown Vicksburg!”

Vicksburg, MS · 12h

Neshoba Democrat

Yellowjackets out in the first round of state playoffs

Union football coach Jordan Wren said he thought if Franklin County ever got out to a second-half lead, they would be hard to catch. Wren was right as the Bulldogs scored late in the second, early in the third and pulled away to take a 48-29 win over the Yellowjackets in the first round of the Class 3A playoffs.

Union, MS · 2d

The Daily Leader

Emergency exercise scheduled in Brookhaven for Nov. 13

On Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 the MS Adolescent Center in coordination with the City of Brookhaven Police Department, Brookhaven Fire Department, King Daughters Medical Center, Lincoln County Emergency Management, Lincoln […]

Brookhaven, MS · 1d

Neshoba Democrat

Warriors come up short against top seeded McComb

The Choctaw Central Warriors went into the regular-season finale with a chance to win the district. Instead, they lost to West Lauderdale and finished fourth and drew No. 1 seed McComb. The Tigers showed why they are one of the favorites to win Class 4A this year as they scored...

Philadelphia, MS · 2d

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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.

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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...

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6,000 acre Hinds County solar farm can proceed, appeals court rules

A large solar power project that would take up close to 6,000 acres near Bolton can move forward, the Mississippi Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday, over two years after Hinds County officials initially greenlit the facility. “Soul City Solar,” an idea brought to the area by Virginia-based company Apex Clean Energy, drew pushback in 2024 […]

Hinds County, MS · 1d

The Daily Leader

Brookhaven declares Nov. 13 MSA Day

The City of Brookhaven has officially declared Nov. 13 as MSA Day. The Mississippi School of the Arts will be celebrated, along with the students, creativity, talent and traditions that […]

Brookhaven, MS · 2d

takingthekids.com

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...

Vicksburg, MS · 3d

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Vicksburg Junior High boys defeat Warren Central on Thursday night

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg Junior High School’s boys’ basketball team earned its second consecutive victory with a 35-31 win over crosstown rival Warren Central Junior High School. The Gators entered the matchup coming off a victory over Byram on Monday night and continued their winning momentum...

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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...

Vicksburg, MS · 2d

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Six Warren Central baseball players sign collegiate scholarships

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Six Warren Central High School baseball players celebrated their accomplishments Wednesday as they took another step toward continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Caden Cole, Justin Greer, Tristan Jamison, Blake Caruthers, Braxton Hartley and Beau Bradley were honored during a National Signing Day...

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Co-Lin names Foundation assistant director

Emily Sullivan Flessner of Brookhaven was recently hired by Copiah-Lincoln Community College as Assistant Director of Foundation/Alumni Relations. Flessner previously served as the Wesson Campus Career Coach. Prior to joining […]

Brookhaven, MS · 2d

WJTV 12

WJTV Game of the Week Preview: Copiah vs. Parklane

It’s a District matchup with a ticket to the State Championship on the line. Parklane and Copiah played to a 49-0 Pioneers win in September. Now in playoffs, both teams say anything can happen. Parklane looks to continue toward its 3rd-straight state title. Sports Reporter David Gibson previews the game.

Copiah County, MS · 1d

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