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City of Tallulah: Water pressure stable; boil water advisory remains in effect
A water pressure issue that caused problems citywide and closed schools in Tallulah Thursday has been repaired, city officials announced Friday morning. Officials said the pressure in city tanks has stabilized and water inventory has increased; however, a boil water advisory remains in effect for City of Tallulah water customers. “We continue under boil water […]
VWSD outlines Portrait of a Graduate program
A new initiative started by the Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) was presented at its monthly meeting Thursday night. VWSD Deputy Superintendent Dr. Cedric Magee utilized a PowerPoint presentation to outline the finer points of the Portrait of a Graduate program. The program is designed to expand on the principles taught in The Leader in […]
BB Club to feature Vicksburg and Gulf Coast metal bands tonight
VICKSBURG, MS. – Four bands, two from Vicksburg and two from the Gulf Coast, will play tonight at the BB Club in downtown Vicksburg starting at 7 p.m. The Gulf Coast bands on tonight’s bill are Skulldozer (Death metal) and Dread (southern groove/thrash metal). Vicksburg locals Beneath the...
Death count reaches 8, at least 30 injured in Saturday morning bus accident on I-20
In what Vicksburg Fire Chief Derrick Stamps called a “devastating” accident Saturday morning just after 1 a.m. on Interstate 20 near the Bovina exit, a passenger bus overturned in the westbound lane killing eight and injuring at least 30, local officials have confirmed. “Tragically, seven individuals lost their lives at the scene and another passed […]
VHS Took a 20-6 Loss to Holmes County Central on Friday
Vicksburg High School took a 20-6 loss to Holmes County Central in the Red Carpet Bowl on Friday. The Jaguars got on the board twice in the first quarter from their first two possessions. Once from a 22-yard pass and an 83-yard pass as they went up 13-0. On the next drive, Cedric Blackmore came out running the ball hard. Jamikal Maxey threw a 20-yard touchdown to Decorey Knight Jr. but it was taken away due to a holding penalty.
Flashes Couldn’t Overcome Cathedral in a 34-10 loss
St. Aloysius took a 34-10 loss to Cathedral on Friday night. By halftime, the Flashes were down 21-10 and eventually gave up two late scores by the end of the night. Despite the loss, Thompson Fortenberry had an impressive night with 180 rushing yards and a touchdown. Carson Snith finished with 80 rushing yards while John Ellis Montgomery nailed a 33-yard field goal. Walt Andrews also caught a 23-yard pass.
The End Zone: Week Two
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Week two of high school football is here as teams set off on their quest to win a championship! To see full scores, click here. Our game of the week featured Vicksburg hosting the Holmes County Jaguars, with both teams eyeing a 1-0 start to the season.
GALLERY: ‘Complete game’ lets Green Wave roll past rival St. Al
VICKSBURG — For the first time this season, the Cathedral High School Green Wave finally did what head coach Josh Loy has wanted to see from his team — play a complete game for four quarters. Cathedral quarterback Tristan Fondren threw for over 200 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another while the Green […] The post GALLERY: ‘Complete game’ lets Green Wave roll past rival St. Al appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Mississippi River level expected to drop
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – The water level of the Mississippi River is expected to drop under five-feet this year. Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District said the water level is at nine-feet as of Friday, August 30, 2024. It’s expected to fall to almost one-foot by the end of September 2024. Leah DeYoung, […]
Tropical wave in Atlantic now main focus for future development during Labor Day week
A tropical wave that is swirling several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles in the Atlantic is now the primary focus of the National Hurricane Center for future tropical trouble, though a system drenching the Gulf Coast this weekend still has some eyes on it.
Labor Day weekend brings disruptive afternoon storms
NORTH TEXAS — Weather alerts are in place through Labor Day due to disruptive afternoon and evening showers and storms.While no day is expected to be a complete washout, staying weather-aware is necessary if you have outdoor plans. If a storm approaches, you might need to take shelter indoors until it passes.View live radar here.Severe weather is not expected, but isolated strong storms are possible.Despite the chance of rain, there will be plenty of sunshine for a chance to hang out at the pool or local lakes. Temperatures are expected to peak near 90°F Saturday afternoon, but high humidity levels will...
Jim Beam column:Solar energy takes centerstage
While solar energy is being embraced in many parts of the country, the Louisiana Illuminator in an Aug. 26 report said it hasn’t enjoyed the same warm welcome in Louisiana. That was clearly evident at a recent meeting of the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board. The board met to take action on a request […]
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