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Volunteer of the Week: Tyler McNeal sees volunteerism as essential
The Volunteer of the Week this week is Tyler McNeal. McNeal is the vice president for Trustmark National Bank in Vicksburg. He enjoys spending time with his family, including his wife, Amy, and kids, Farrah, Madelyn, Elijah, and Prewitt. How did you start volunteering for the United Way of West Central Mississippi? I started working […]
Area students named as Hinds Community College 2023 Dean’s Scholars
Area students were named Hinds Community College Dean’s Scholars for the Fall 2023 semester. Deans’ Scholars are those students with a cumulative 3.5 to 3.9 grade point average. Wanesha Smith of Vicksburg Candice Moore of Vicksburg Caitlin Strickland of Vicksburg Anna Beauchamp of Vicksburg Jada Guise of Vicksburg Candace Bell of Vicksburg Ashton Pierce of Vicksburg Callie Campbell of Vicksburg Macey Bufkin of Vicksburg […]
Warren County Land Records: April 29 – May 6, 2024
Records were recorded from the Warren County Courthouse from the period of April 29 to May 6, 2024. Warranty Deeds: *Lanyard K. Armstrong and Celia A. Armstrong to Eric Michael Green and Jessica Merchant Green, Part of Section 09, Township 16 North, Range 4 East. *B&C Development, Inc. to Flanigans Galleria LLC, Part of Section […]
Vicksburg native places third in International Songwriting Competition
Vicksburg native, Zechariah Tillotson, recently placed third in the Blues genre of the International Songwriting Competition with his song, “Hard Time Living.” The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is an annual song contest. Amateur and professional songwriters from all over the world are invited to participate. ISC has a star-packed panel of judges that includes Reba McEntire, […]
Looking back: Grayson and Jennie Dyer House
This Craftsman style house at 1642 Chambers Street was built for William Grayson and Jennie Lane Dyer in 1927 and cost $7,000. Dyer and three other men in Vicksburg owned the Chambers Street Extension Improvement Company in 1925. At this time Chambers Street started at Cherry Street and ended at the bayou. The goal of […]
Old Post Files: May 8, 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 Hospital Week began through the efforts of the Civic League. […]
Pet of the Week: This little cur mix is just waiting for all the love
This male cur mix puppy is shy and a bit scared of his surroundings, but he is friendly and is waiting on a furever home filled with lots of love. He can be visited at Vicksburg Animal Shelter at 100 Old Mill Road. Office hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with […]
Texas authorites thank Pace, WCSO for efforts in apprehending suspect; says officers are en route to Missisissippi
Officials with the Webster Police Department in Texas say investigators are en route to Mississippi to continue a homicide investigation in which the most recent development came Tuesday morning when Warren County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies apprehended a person of interest in the case. WCSO arrested 29-year-old Marcus Thompson Tuesday morning after an overnight manhunt […]
Groundbreaking: Tallulah Academy begins rebuilding project
Construction of two new buildings is officially underway at Tallulah Academy after a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, just over two years after parts of the school’s campus was destroyed by a tornado. Tallulah Academy Interim Principal Mary Claude Glass said the new project is a long time in the making and is exciting for teachers and […]
Overnight manhunt ends in arrest of person of interest in Texas homicide
A man who is considered a person of interest in a homicide investigation in Webster, Texas is awaiting extradition in the Warren County Jail after a 24-hour manhunt ended in his arrest early Tuesday morning. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said deputies Daniel Thomas and Andrew Clemts arrested 29-year-old fugitive Marcus Thompson without incident at […]
Officers respond to shots fired call on Meadowvale Drive; investigation remains active
Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) is actively investigating a report of gunfire last week on Meadowvale Drive. VPD said officers responded to a call reporting shots fired Friday in the 300 block of Meadowvale, adding the case is still under active investigation and officers are seeking information from anyone who may have details concerning the incident. […]
Fight at restaurant leaves Vicksburg man jailed for narcotics possession
At fight over the weekend at a Vicksburg restaurant ended with a local man in jail facing narcotics charges. Officials with Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) said 40-year-old Jamie Woods, of Vicksburg, was arrested Sunday night after a fight broke out at El Sombrero Restaurant on Cypress Center Drive. “Officers were dispatched there for a fight […]
Vicksburg man busted for trafficking narcotics, illegal weapon
A report of gunfire over the weekend at Eastbrook Apartments led to the arrest of a Vicksburg man on drugs and weapons charges. According to Vicksburg Police Department (VPD), 28-year-old Larry Johnson was arrested Saturday just after 11 p.m. after a report of shots fired led officers to the apartment complex on Highway 61 North. […]
Special election Thursday; 8 polling places open for voters
Thursday’s special election will decide Vicksburg’s next Ward 1 alderman and eight polling places will be open for eligible voters. Vicksburg City Clerk Deborah Nickson said voters in Ward 1 will be divided into the following polling places: Municipal Precinct 1 (Auditorium, 1,108 voters), Vicksburg City Auditorium, 901 Monroe Street; Municipal Precinct 1A (Cedar Grove, […]
Vicksburg Police Department arrest reports: April 29 – May 5, 2024
Ahari Rader was charged on April 29 with Contempt of Court and Shoplifting $50-$250 (1st Offense) Jasmine Lee was charged on April 30 with Repeated Harassing Phone Calls. Antonio Martez Glasper was charged on April 30 with Capias Warrant Served. Christopher Darrell Anglin was charged on April 30 with Capias Warrant Served and Crimes From […]
‘Benefits and blessings’: Special Prom, Special Olympics go hand in hand
Attending prom is like a rite of passage for most high school students. So, when Lucy Young, Kathy Rankin, Janice McKercher and Tilman Whitley were trying to decide on what type of event they could hold that would be meaningful for the special needs students at Warren Central High School, the now-former teachers decided on […]
Baine, Beesley to wed
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Glazier Baine III of Ridgeland, announce the engagement of their daughter, Barrett Olivia Baine, to Brendan Lee Alpheaus Beesley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Valory G. Beesley of Port Gibson. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Glazier Baine, Jr. of Jackson and the late Robert […]
A heart for teaching: From Pennsylvania to Mississippi, a pastor answers the call
Pastor Nathaniel Stamper found his way to the ministry almost by accident, and his way to the South directly from Pennsylvania. July will mark one year since Stamper and his young family answered a call from Westminster Presbyterian Church to fill a vacancy in their pulpit. Originally from Hartford County, Pa., Stamper found his way […]
Pant’s inspirational return, dominant performance leads Warren Central past South Panola in Game 2
An inspirational comeback story helped Warren Central flip the script in its softball playoff series against South Panola. Maddie Pant returned to the pitcher’s circle just four days after getting hit in the head by a line drive and threw a four-hit shutout to lead Warren Central past South Panola 2-0 Saturday in Game 2 […]
Ward 1 candidates attend forum
Nine of the 10 candidates qualifying to run for Vicksburg’s open Ward 1 alderman seat appeared before voters Thursday in a candidates’ forum organized by local groups. Candidates who will appear on the ballot in the May 9, special election to replace the late Michael Mayfield Sr. include Gregory E. Bingham, Michel Anthony Gates, Daryl […]
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