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Vicksburg’s Verhine recognized as Marcus Elvis Taylor honoree
John Verhine, of Vicksburg, majoring in general business, was among the 80 University of Mississippi students to receive a 2024 Marcus Elvis Taylor Memorial Medal, the university’s highest academic award. The honorees were recognized for their achievements on April 5, with a dinner at The Inn at Ole Miss and a ceremony at the Gertrude […]
Attorney Dulaney-Brown welcomed to River City with traditional book signing
Monday morning, attorney Caleb Edward Dulaney-Brown took part in a rite of passage for new lawyers practicing in Warren County when he signed his name into a book recording the names of practicing lawyers dating back to the 1800s. Dulaney-Brown contributed his John Hancock as the Warren County Circuit Clerk met with the Grand Jury […]
VPD arrest reports: May 13-May 19
Devante Dewayne Howard was charged on May 13 with Disorderly Conduct (Failure to Comply) and Resisting Arrest. Earnest Benard Jordan was charged on May 13 with Trespassing. Catheann Grace Lee was charged on May 13 with Contempt of Court. John Wayne Williamson was charged on May 13 with 3 Capias Warrants Served. Kanton Mark McKay […]
Run for the Wall passes through Vicksburg
Run for the Wall, the annual motorcycle ride spanning from California to D.C. passed through Vicksburg Monday. Following a brief pause at the Love’s Travel Stop in Tallulah, hundreds of riders waved to onlookers as they passed through the River City on their way to the Vietnam Memorial Wall in the nation’s Capitol. The annual […]
A Little Something Extra: Making a statement with wreaths
Wreaths have a storied history. In ancient Greece and Rome, they were often worn as crowns during special ceremonies and athletic competitions. In the Renaissance and Victorian eras, wreaths served as a symbol of opulence and were elaborately decorated using flowers, ribbon and feathers. Wreaths have also been associated with religious practices, like the Advent […]
VWSD releases 2 schools early due to AC issues
The Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) announced Monday it has released students for summer vacation early due to air conditioning issues on the two campuses. VWSD officials said Dana Road Elementary School and Vicksburg Intermediate School have each been released early. “School officials have made the decision to release students for the remainder of the […]
A family affair: Mother, 2 daughters earn degrees in same year
May has been a busy month for the Magee family. In the span of just two weeks, Tonya, Tylah and Tia Magee, mother, and daughters, respectively, have earned diplomas. Tonya received a doctorate in educational administration from Jackson State University; Tylah earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Alcorn State University; and Tia graduated […]
Ribbon cutting: Mississippi Communities Health Advisors
The Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Mississippi Communities Health Advisors (MCHA) as a new member this week. Pictured at the ribbon cutting for the office’s location at 1911 Mission 66, Suite C, is, from left, Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce Corporate Programs Director Chris Rials, MCHA’s Stephanie Clarke, MCHA’s Steve Bethel, Ambetter’s Chess Woods, […]
Ribbon cutting: River City Skin and Aesthetics
The Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce welcomed River City Skin and Aesthetics as a new member this week. Pictured at the ribbon cutting for the office’s location at 188 YMCA Place, is, from left, Lisa Sudderth, Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce Corporate Programs Director Chris Rials, owner Leah Calder, Vicksburg Alderman Alex Monsour and Vicksburg […]
Casual sophistication: Recipes fit for an evening at home or entertaining friends
Recipes submitted and prepared by William Furlong. Flank Steak Ingredients 1.5 to 2.5 pounds flank steak 1 tablespoon Tony’s Chachere’s seasoning ¼ cup Soy Sauce ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce Instructions In a plastic storage bag, combine steak, Tony’s, soy, and Worcestershire sauce. Marinate for at least one hour. Preheat oven to broil-high. Line a baking […]
The gift of literacy: United Way of West Central Mississippi’s LEARN Program empowers third graders
United Way of West Central Mississippi has announced the winners of the bookmark contest and the continued success of its LEARN program, aimed at fostering a love for reading and literacy among third-grade students in both public and private school districts across the region. The LEARN program, an initiative driven by the United Way of […]
From teacher to preacher: Dr. Emily Williams earns Master of Divinity
Emily Williams comes from a long line of teachers. Her parents were career teachers with 93 combined years between them. Both of her siblings are educators. Like her family members, Williams became a teacher. For many years, she taught special education classes in the Vicksburg Warren School District. But Williams felt a pull toward something […]
Porter’s Chapel graduates Class of 2024
Porter’s Chapel Academy Head of School Chris Williams presided over his final graduating class Saturday when 26 seniors took part in commencement services at First Baptist Church of Vicksburg. “This class will always be special to me,” Williams said. “Now, in the words of our valedictorian, that’s all I got.” Williams will be turning over […]
Old Post Files: May 18, 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 Nora Ring returned from Galveston. • John L. Tierney wrote […]
VPD to kick off summer Street Ball program
The Vicksburg Police Department is gearing up for its annual youth program, Street Ball, starting June 4 and running through July 12. “This initiative not only offers recreation, but crucial mentorship and community support for our city’s youth,” Vicksburg Chief of Police Penny Jones said of the annual summer program. “It’s more than just fun […]
Completing the journey: Leadership Vicksburg class finishes program
The 2024 class of Leadership Vicksburg celebrated successfully completing the program Wednesday at the Vicksburg Convention Center, where Col. Christopher Klein of the USACE Vicksburg District spoke to the group about the importance of effective leadership. Leadership Vicksburg is a nine-month project-based program that provides participants with the opportunity to learn about and exert leadership […]
A new beginning: Warren Central graduates Class of 2024
The Class of 2024 stepped across the stage at the Vicksburg Convention Center Friday night and officially became alumni of Warren Central High School. The class included graduates from the school’s three academies: Architecture, Construction, Mechatronics & Engineering; Communication, Arts & Business; and Health & Human Services. Of those three groups, a number of honors […]
Vicksburg PD says arrest at VCC poses no threat to graduation ceremonies
The Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) issued a statement Friday afternoon concerning the arrest of a woman hours earlier outside the Vicksburg Convention Center, where Warren Central High School is preparing to hold graduation ceremonies tonight at 6 p.m. “Earlier today, Officers with the Vicksburg Police Department along with School Resource Officers, arrested an individual that […]
Around the world: Vicksburg student taking part in study abroad program between degrees
Sarah Campbell of Vicksburg may be a recent college graduate who is already accepted into graduate school, but that isn’t stopping her from spending the time in between programs in a meaningful way. In Campbell’s case, that means seeing the world. Campbell is a recent graduate of Mississippi State University, where she worked as a […]
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