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17th Annual Bienville Parish Library Health Fair happening Sept. 13
The 17th Annual Bienville Parish Library Health Fair is set to take place on Friday, September 13, at the Arcadia Events Center, 630 Factory Outlet Drive, Arcadia, LA 71001, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This has become a much-anticipated free public event in the community, offering residents an invaluable opportunity to engage directly with various healthcare providers and health service organizations.
NTSB launches investigation into fatal bus crash
The National Transportation Safety Board is launching its investigation into the bus crash that killed seven people and injured 36 more early Saturday morning on Interstate 20 near Vicksburg. NTSB member Todd Inman said at a press conference Saturday night that the federal agency is sending a 17-person team to Warren County to begin the […]
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...
Volleyball Ends Crimson Tide Invitational with a Dominating Victory in Straight Sets Over Grambling
TUSCALOOSA, ALA. – The Citadel Bulldogs rounded out the Crimson Tide Invitational with a straight-set sweep over Grambling State (25-19, 25-16, 25-11) on Saturday inside Foster Auditorium. Game Information. Score: The Citadel (3), Grambling State (0) Records: The Citadel (2-1), Grambling State (0-0) Location: Foster Auditorium (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) Series:...
LA Tech Sweeps Cal State Fullerton
FULLERTON, Calif. – Louisiana Tech used a 26-11 run between the second and third set to sweep Cal State Fullerton on the final day of the Fullerton Invitational at Titan Gym Saturday morning. A day after taking the last three sets to pick up their first win of 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 […]
Mega Millions Winner: Louisiana Lottery Confirms Friday’s Big Win
This is the weekend that people in Louisiana have been talking about since January. It doesn't matter where you have the conversation. It could be on the beach at Grand Isle, in the exercise yard with the girls in St. Gabriel, or sitting quietly spinning fidgets in Pineville or Jackson, at some point college football will be discussed.
TRC women's assistant coach Livingston headed to Louisiana Tech
Three Rivers College women's assistant coach Caleb Livingston had no plans of leaving the Lady Raiders' bench — until he received an offer he could not turn down. Livingston will be joining the Louisiana Tech University women's basketball team as an assistant coach, Lady Techsters head coach Brooke Stoehr announced Friday.
Seven people killed, more than 30 injured after commercial bus wreck on Mississippi interstate
Seven people were killed, and more than 30 people were injured after a commercial bus wreck on the Mississippi interstate after midnight Saturday. The tragic accident occurred when a commercial bus overturned on I-20 West in Warren County just after 12:30 a.m. The Mississippi Highway Patrol reported that among the...
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.
Mega Millions Winner: Louisiana Lottery Confirms Friday’s Big Win
This is the weekend that people in Louisiana have been talking about since January. It doesn't matter where you have the conversation. It could be on the beach at Grand Isle, in the exercise yard with the girls in St. Gabriel, or sitting quietly spinning fidgets in Pineville or Jackson, at some point college football will be discussed.
Referee shortage could lead to prep football game cancellations
“So if you look at the population of the New Orleans area–Jefferson Parish, Orleans, and the Northshore–it’s only 160 people officiating high school football,” Eddie Allemore, assigner for the New Orleans Football Officials Association, said.
Black Bayou hosting Louisiana National Hunting and Fishing Day
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge will be one of the hosts for Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD). NHFD will be held on September 28 at Waddill Wildlife Refuge in Baton Rouge, Woodworth Shooting Range in Woodworth, the Tom Merrill Recreation Area at Bodcau Wildlife Management Area in Haughton, and Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Monroe.
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