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More remains found in murder case of Vicksburg native
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday issued a press release updating the murder case of Vicksburg native Sade Robinson, with more grisly discoveries coming out of the Wisconsin investigation. “The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is investigating the discovery of human remains Thursday near 3305 Marina Rd., along a remote stretch of tree-lined beach […]
2 nabbed for cocaine, other narcotics
Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) officers working an unrelated matter ended up instead making two drug-related arrests Friday. “Davonte Gary, 27, and Kevin Woodson, 20, both of Vicksburg, were arrested Friday, April 19, 2024 at Eastview Apartments, 1900 Baldwin Ferry Road, after officers who were in the area on an unrelated matter noticed what appeared to […]
Exchange Club partners with Youth Development Center
The Exchange Club of Vicksburg has partnered with the Vicksburg-Warren Youth Development Center in an effort to con- tinue their mission of preventing child abuse at its location on Mission 66. Pictured are, from left, Michelle McGloster (CAP Center Employee), Susie Calber (director of the Vicksburg Warren Youth Development Center), Hunt Hale (Exchange Club member), […]
VPD addresses concerns, answers questions at town hall meeting
Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) held a town hall meeting Tuesday evening and opened the door for discussions with the public on an array of issues, from solving cases and community input, to surveillance and responding to mental health needs. VPD Chief of Police Penny Jones told the crowd in attendance at the Robert M. Walker […]
Trustmark names Sadler to Vicksburg Advisory Board
Trustmark Bank has named Leslie R. Sadler to the Trustmark Advisory Board of Directors in Vicksburg. Sadler is a partner with Ellis, Dees and Sadler, P.C. “I am delighted to have Leslie Sadler as an advisory board member. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will greatly benefit Trustmark,” said Allen Hudspeth, Vicksburg […]
Volunteer of the Week: Kristi Gordon believes in making a difference for children
This week’s Volunteer of the Week is Kristi Gordon. Gordon is a native of Vicksburg and works as a civil engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Vicksburg District. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Louisiana State University and a Master of Business Administration from the Naval Postgraduate […]
Warren County Land Records: April 8 to April 15, 2024
Records were recorded from the Warren County Courthouse from the period of April 8 to April 15, 2024. Warranty Deeds: *Michael J. Busby and Bailee Busby to Michael Earl Tyler and Kathy Ree Tyler, Lot 43, Lakeland Village Subdivision. *C&D Properties of Vicksburg to Jermaine Rose, Part of Lot 37, Vicksburg Proper Subdivision Blocks 1-65. […]
Vicksburg resident inducted into the National Technical Honor Society at Hinds Community College
Hinds Community College’s Utica Campus recognized and inducted students into the National Technical Honor Society on March 1. The honor society was founded to recognize excellence in technical students. The mission of the National Technical Honor Society “is to advocate for and empower all students to pursue the skills needed to build their careers and […]
Looking back: The Shlenker House
In August 1902, David Jacob and Maude Rice Shlenker bought the “old Arthur homestead” at 2212 Cherry Street from H. C. Kuykendall. The Vicksburg American reported that the Arthur house “is a two-story frame residence which is one of the oldest places in the city, having been built many years prior to the Civil War […]
Local students page in Mississippi House
Lindsay Adams and Mikayla Davis, both of Vicksburg, recently served as pages for the Mississippi House of Representatives. Pages generally run errands for officials and House staff. Adams, 17, is the daughter of Adrian and Willie Wardley Sr., and she is a junior at River City Early College. Davis, 17, is the daughter of Kawanda […]
Vicksburg man arrested for commercial burglary
A Vicksburg man was taken into custody Tuesday by Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) in connection with a nearly one-year-old burglary. “Jason Griggs, 44, of Vicksburg was arrested Tuesday, April 16, 2024, charged with commercial burglary,” VPD said in a statement. “He was sought in connection with the burglary of McKenzie’s Beauty Supplies, 5 Pemberton Place, […]
Old Post Files: April 17, 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 Ida Linnie Porter died. • Mayor J.J. Hayes was on […]
Bovina fire district to expand; move expected to lower insurance premiums
During its regular meeting Monday, the Warren County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the expansion of the Bovina fire protection district following a public hearing on the matter. Warren County Fire Coordinator Jerry Briggs said the move is good news for homeowners who will likely see a drop in their insurance premiums as a result […]
Downtown development: Walking tour is step forward for area’s continued improvement
Joe Borgstrom stood in the afternoon sunlight streaming into The Watermark Vicksburg through its open sky light Monday evening and explained the rules to a crowd that had gathered for a tour of downtown. They were simple: The tour would lead them through downtown Vicksburg’s rapidly declining list of vacant buildings, and those in attendance […]
Jackson man arrested for Walmart theft
A Jackson man was arrested this week on a grand larceny charge officials with Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) said originated from an incident at Walmart. “Deaunte Lewis, 37, of Jackson, Mississippi, was taken into custody on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, on a warrant for grand larceny stemming from an incident at Walmart on February 18, […]
Second suspect arrested for Elizabeth Circle shooting
A Vicksburg man has become the second suspect taken into custody by Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) in connection with a shooting on Elizabeth Circle earlier this month. According to information from VPD, 18-year-old Derrian Brown was arrested Monday on warrants for aggravated assault and conspiracy to commit a crime, both in relation to the April […]
Vicksburg man arrested on multiple charges
Shaquille Guise, 23, of Vicksburg, was arrested Monday on a warrant for aggravated assault-domestic violence and felony malicious mischief, Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) officials said Tuesday. “That charge is the result of an incident on Thursday, April 4, 2024, where he is accused of attacking a female,” VPD said in a statement. Guise appeared in […]
Saluting a hero: WWII veteran honored with flag-raising ceremony
The Army and Navy Club of Vicksburg drew a crowd to the overlook at the Mississippi Welcome Center Tuesday morning for the second of 2024’s four flag-raising ceremonies. Taking place quarterly, the club raises a crisp, new American flag over the Highway 80 bridge across the Mississippi River every three months, each time through sponsorships […]
Pet of the Week: I am Batman and I am in need a furever Bat Cave
Batman is a two-year-old pitbull. He is good with other dogs but isn’t too fond of cats. He considers them his arch-nemesis. Batman is very toy-motivated and loves to play. He is looking for the perfect person to become part of his dynamic duo. He would make a good best friend to anyone who needs […]
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