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Reviving hope: Youth Awakening 2024 led by passionate pastors
Beginning June 12 and running through June 14, Mt. Olive M. B. Church will host a Youth Awakening Revival. Host pastor, the Rev. Adrian L. Clark, has teamed up with three young pastors from area churches to strengthen, encourage and embolden local youth in their spiritual lives. The Rev. Johnny Gibson III, of Unity Full […]
Third time is the charm: Miss Capital City Becky Williams crowned Miss Mississippi
Miss Capital City Becky Williams was crowned Miss Mississippi Saturday at the Vicksburg Convention Center following the final night of competition. “I’ve dreamed of being Miss Mississippi since I was six years old,” Williams said after winning the title. This year the Miss Mississippi Competition had 39 contestants vying for the title of Miss Mississippi. This […]
Vicksburg man arrested for possession of methamphetamine
Officers with Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) have arrested a local man for possession of methamphetamine. VPD said officers responded Wednesday to a local casino in reference to a “previous incident” and, while on scene, 22-year-old Joseph Hall, of Vicksburg, was arrested after it was discovered he was in possession of methamphetamine. Hall was arraigned in […]
Jury selection begins Monday in Mallet case
Jury selection in the trial of a mother accused of manslaughter in the death of her young child in 2023 is slated to begin Monday in Warren County Circuit Court. Brooke Mallett is accused of manslaughter by culpable negligence and two counts of child neglect in connection with the April 21, 2023, death. According to […]
Williams, Jolly named final preliminary winners in Miss Mississippi Competition
Preliminary rounds of the 2024 Miss Mississippi Competition came to a close Friday night at the Vicksburg Convention Center with Miss Capital City Becky Williams and Miss Rankin County Anna Leah Jolly winning in the evening gown and talent phases of the competition, respectively. Williams also won the talent preliminary Thursday evening. After hearing her […]
UPDATE: Vicksburg man arrested for murder; second suspect charged with accessory after the fact
Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) has made two arrests in connection with the shooting that took the life of a Vicksburg man last month on Locust Street. VPD said 58-year-old Bernard Brown was taken into custody Thursday for the Tuesday, May 28, shooting death of 45-year-old Shandrick “Black” Montgomery. Sampson Sugar Bunch, 32, has also been […]
Suspect arrested, charged with murder in Locust Street shooting
Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) has made an arrest in the shooting that took the life of a Vicksburg man last month on Locust Street. VPD said 58-year-old Bernard Brown was taken into custody Thursday for the Tuesday, May 28, shooting death of 45-year-old Shandrick Montgomery. VPD officials said officers were dispatched to the 400 block […]
U.S. Army ERDC wins national recognition for leadership in technology transfer
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has been nationally recognized for its leadership in technology transfer. ERDC secured four of nine prestigious awards presented to Department of Defense (DOD) organizations at the 2024 Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) national meeting. The FLC is a network of over 300 federal labs, agencies, and research […]
Old Post Files: June 7, 1924 to 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 Josephine Chilton went to Florida to spend a month. • […]
1 injured in Washington Street shooting; VPD continues investigation
Officials with Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) are continuing an investigation into an early morning shooting Friday on Washington Street that left one man injured. According to VPD, officers responded to the 4100 block of Washington Street, near Ameristar Casino, at approximately 1:17 a.m. following reports of a person who was struck by gunfire. “Upon arrival, […]
1 man hospitalized following shooting; WCSO searching for suspect
A shooting Thursday night just outside the Vicksburg city limits left one man hospitalized and local law enforcement on the hunt for the shooter, according to Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace. “Just before 9 p.m. we received multiple calls of shots fired here at the intersection of Gibson Road and Halls Ferry Road,” Pace told […]
Williams, Randolph and Belk named Miss Mississippi preliminary winners for night 2 of competition
The second round of the Miss Mississippi preliminary competitions ended Thursday night at the Vicksburg Convention Center with Miss Capital City Becky Williams winning in the talent phase of the competition and two contestants, Miss Heart of the South Sarah Randolph and Miss Lafayette County Madison Belk, tying for the evening gown phase. Wearing a strapless teal […]
Final bow: Convention center executive director bids farewell after 20 years
Erin Powell Southard has called Vicksburg home for most of her life, with much of that time spent in a career at the Vicksburg Convention Center. After almost 21 years as part of the team at Vicksburg Convention Center, Southard and her family will relocate to New Hampshire at the end of June. She has […]
Turner A. Brown
Turner A. Brown passed away Thursday, June 4, at 89 at his home. Brown graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in accounting. Brown was an active member of First Baptist Church serving on the church’s executive committee and as a life deacon. He taught the Cecil Knox Sunday School class for many […]
Volunteer of the Week: Carolyn Bradley says getting hooked on volunteering is good
The Volunteer of the week this week is Carolyn Bradley. Bradley is a National Board Certified teacher, who has taught for 20 years. She teaches at River City Early College where she is the Key Club Sponsor. Bradley is married to Will Bradley and they have two children: Mary Helen, 11, and Beau, 15. How […]
Warren County public records: May 27-June 3
Records were recorded from the Warren County Courthouse from the period of May 27 to June 3. Warranty Deeds: *Debra J. Bowers and Elizabeth Dawn Bowers to Monica Jeffcoat Ellis and Eddie Lee Ross, Part of Section 18, Township 16 North, Range 4 East; Parcel 8, Harry G. Shepard Subdivision. *Elizabeth Dawn Bowers and Monica […]
Nelson, Bassett named Miss Mississippi preliminary winners for night 1 of competition
The first round of the Miss Mississippi Competition preliminaries got underway Wednesday night at the Vicksburg Convention Center, with Miss Mississippi State University Morgan Nelson winning in the evening gown phase and Miss Madison County Gracie Bassett taking top honors in talent. Nelson, who is a Vicksburg resident, said she was excited when she heard […]
Runoff results certified; swearing-in date set for Mayfield
The Municipal Election Committee has certified the results of the May 30 runoff election for Vicksburg, making Thomas “T.J.” Mayfield’s election as the next Ward 1 alderman official. Mayfield defeated Daryl Hollingsworth in the runoff by a final tally of 843 to 298 votes. Mayfield will be sworn into office Wednesday, June 19, at 2 […]
Parade of beauties: Miss Mississippi delegates roll through Vicksburg
Monday officially kicked off the start of the Miss Mississippi Competition with a parade that rolled down Washington Street. All 39 contestants, along with their Magnolias and Magnolia Belles, were waving while the crowd cheered and snapped pictures as they rode by. Addisyn Grady, a former Magnolia Belle, knew firsthand what it was like to […]
Miss Mississippi Vivian O’Neal reaching new heights
Vying for the title of Miss Mississippi takes a lot of stamina. Contestants have to promote their respective service initiative, make an endless number of public appearances and prepare for all stages of the competition, which includes the evening gown phase. During this part of the competition, contestants receive points based on their gown selection […]
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