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She’ll be back: Miss Vicksburg’s Teen looks toward future competitions
Miss Vicksburg’s Teen Addie Grace Clay still has her eye on the prize. Although she didn’t walk away with the Miss Mississippi’s Teen crown this past weekend, Clay is not letting that small detail get in the way of her future. At only 13 years old, Clay said she has several more years of eligibility […]
High school students take peek at Hinds Community College Vicksburg-Warren Campus
Dozens of Warren County high school students visited Hinds Community College’s Vicksburg-Warren Campus Thursday, April 11, to get a first-hand look at career-technical education programs and academic pathways. Helping to shepherd visitors were high school students in the River City Early College program, which is based on the campus. One such student, Quenterris Wince, 17, […]
Alabama man killed in Hinds County crash
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – An Alabama man was killed during a crash in Hinds County. The crash happened on Sunday, April 28 just after 5:00 p.m. on U.S. 80 near Jones Road. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said a 2017 Ford Focus, driven by 32-yea-rold Curicous Palmer, of Bay Minette, Alabama, was […]
VPD: Reckless driving leads to drug arrest
A Jackson man was in court in Vicksburg Friday after a traffic stop led to his arrest on drug-related charges. According to information from Vicksburg Police Department (VPD), 25-year-old Jeremiah Clark was arrested Wednesday following a traffic stop for reckless driving on Highway 61 South. A search of his vehicle disclosed more than 12 ounces […]
VWSD okays purchase of electric school buses, charger installation
The Vicksburg Warren School District during its monthly meeting Thursday re-approved a 2023 motion to purchase electric buses. VWSD officials said the original February 2023 approval to purchase nine buses could not be completed as the original company was not able to deliver the needed vehicles, leading to Thursday’s re-approval. The eight electric buses were […]
State asking judge to ‘dissolve’ order in Dau Mabil case
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A state agency is asking a judge to rescind his recent restraining order blocking them from releasing the remains of a Belhaven man who went missing last month, saying, in part, the order is not legal. Last week, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety filed a...
Spring Flea Market draws a crowd
The annual Spring Flea Market around the Old Courthouse Museum drew a big crowd to downtown Vicksburg Saturday. Museum Assistant Director and Curator Jordan Rushing said more than 200 vendors were present and called this year’s event the best yet. “We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day,” Rushing said while manning the entrance […]
Jackson man killed in motorcycle crash in Warren County
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – A 48-year-old Jackson man was killed during a motorcycle crash in Warren County. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said the crash happened on Highway 27 South near Country Brown Road just after 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24. Troopers said a 2007 Harley Davidson, driven by Herman East, was […]
Old Post Files: April 27, 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 Mattie Lee Davis gave a piano recital at Asbury College […]
‘Out of this World’ Music & Arts Camp coming to Triumph Church
For the 13th year, Triumph Church of Vicksburg will host its Music & Arts Camp for kids ages five to 12. This year’s theme is “Out of this World,” and will be held July 10-12 from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The camp, originally created by former Worship Pastor Landy Maughon, has become so popular […]
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