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Chamber: Enrollment now open for Vicksburg Entrepreneur Bootcamp
The Vicksburg Warren Chamber of Commerce has announced the opening of enrollment for the Summer 2024 Vicksburg Entrepreneur Bootcamp. The accelerated program will begin Tuesday, July 9, and meet Tuesdays and Thursdays through Thursday, August 8. Classes will be held at MCITy, located at 1622 Washington St., from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. The entrepreneur bootcamp […]
Hilderbrand joins The Post as summer intern
The Vicksburg Post has welcomed a summer intern who is no stranger to the River City. Allie Hilderbrand, who grew up in Vicksburg and is currently a senior majoring in communications at Mississippi State University, began work at The Post this week. Hilderbrand said she is excited to put her communication skills to work in […]
Scholarship named after late Vicksburg resident announces inaugural recipients
Caroline McCollum Simrall Hood, a University of Mississippi senior, was known for having the biggest smile and the most joyful laugh — along with being a kind, caring person. Her spirit is among the criteria for awarding a memorial scholarship in her name that has grown to more than $140,000 and will help young women […]
National Military Park to commemorate surrender of Vicksburg
Beginning Friday, July 5, and running through Sunday, July 7, Vicksburg National Military Park and Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign are hosting special program and reenactment commemorating the surrender of Vicksburg on July 4th, 1863. The anniversary marks 161 years since the event took place. “These free, engaging programs include Civil War […]
Vicksburg Strong: Three local women earn top five spots in state competitions
On the final night of the Miss Mississippi Competition, two Vicksburg girls were named runners-up to Miss Mississippi. Morgan Nelson, representing Mississippi State University, and Sarah Randolph, Miss Heart of the South, were second and third runners-up, respectively, to the Miss Mississippi 2024 Becky Williams. Had this ever happened before — two local women in […]
From pulpit to barber’s chair: Chouccoli has a dual-calling
Chase Chouccoli described himself as “not the most studious type; more of a class clown.” But one who took very seriously the call to preach. Today he balances his career as a barber with preaching. Chouccoli preaches at First Pentecostal Church of Vicksburg (FPC) as often as he can. He also travels to preach wherever […]
Vicksburg Living wants your summer photos
Some of the best memories are made during summer vacations. Whether it was a trip to the beach, hanging out with Mickey at the Magic Kingdom, camping out under the stars, or wherever your travel plans took you, recollecting those special times — especially with photographs — can be fun. That’s why for the July/August […]
Pollinator Palooza highlights ‘thriving environment’
Vicksburg Farmers’ Market held a special version of its weekly showing at Washington Street Park Saturday morning, holding Pollinator Palooza as a grand finale to Vicksburg Pollinator Week. A proclamation presented Monday by Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. gave the week of June 17-23 the official designation and Rebecca Sigh with the farmers’ market said […]
Old Post Files: June 22, 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 Tessie Holmes was visiting Mrs. W.W. Broome. • Mrs. Ira […]
Rise Against Hunger assembles food packages for emergency distribution
On Monday, community volunteers gathered at Crawford Street United Methodist Church (CSUMC) to assemble packages to aid Rise Against Hunger. Rise Against Hunger is a non-profit, grassroots group whose goal is to eradicate hunger in remote communities by providing emergency food packets and aid in education. Efforts are concentrated to areas where the Global Hunger […]
Summer of service: SOS returns for 31st year
For its 31st summer, more than 70 teens and young adults this year have joined the Crawford Street United Methodist Church’s (CSUMC) Service Over Self (SOS) program, which aims to help restore homes in the Vicksburg area, giving the residents of these homes a safer, cleaner place to live. The program returns every summer, giving […]
ERDC Alumni Association awards 9 scholarships
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Alumni Association announced the winners of their 2024 scholarships Friday in Vicksburg. Nine high school graduates were recognized by the ERDC Alumni Association for their dedication, academic excellence and a promising future in their respective fields of study. “Today, we celebrate the culmination of excellence and […]
Old Post Files: June 21, 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 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burnett attended the gun shoot in […]
Hopkins, Fondren, Sigh honored at MMSA awards luncheon
It was a big day for Vicksburg program leaders Thursday afternoon in Jackson. The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) celebrated 40 years of downtown revitalization success and announced statewide award winners at its 2024 Annual Awards Luncheon at The South in downtown. Among the day’s award recipients were Downtown Vicksburg Main Street Program Executive Director […]
‘Deep significance’: VFD to hold 50th anniversary memorial service
Half a century after an incident that ultimately claimed the lives of four Vicksburg firefighters, the department will hold a memorial service commemorating the fallen men’s service and legacy. Vicksburg Fire Chief Derrick Stamps said the service will be held Wednesday, July 3, at 10 a.m. at Vicksburg Fire Department (VFD) Station 2, located at […]
Warren County public records: June 10-June 17
Records were recorded from the Warren County Courthouse from the period of June 10 to June 17. Warranty Deeds: *G&M Builders Inc. to Hunter Anderson, Part of Section 3, Township 16 North, Range 3 East. *B.P. Buford LLC to Lorenzo Smith, Part NE/4 of Section 14, Township 15 North, Range 4 East. *Stacie (W. Bowers) […]
Volunteer of the Week: Ashley Jackson says volunteering is life-changing
The Volunteer of the Week is Ashley Jackson. Jackson is a Vicksburg native. She and husband Chandler have three children, Walker, Warren and Emalyn. Jackson volunteers with the Miss Mississippi organization. How did your volunteering for Miss Mississippi begin? When I was 15 years old, my mom was in charge of the dressing room. I […]
Mayfield sworn in as Ward 1 alderman
Thomas “T.J.” Mayfield was sworn into office as the new alderman of Vicksburg’s Ward 1 during a special meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen held Wednesday at the Ardis T. Williams Sr. Auditorium. Mayfield will serve the remainder of the term vacated by his father Michael Mayfield Sr., who died in March following […]
Warren Central cheerleaders excel at Grambling camp
The Warren Central High School basketball cheer team received several awards at the UXC Cheer Camp at Grambling State University June 11-14. The Lady Vikes finished first overall in the U-Tine Routine, second overall in Cheer, and won the camp’s On Point Award. The squad also had five members selected as All American Cheerleaders — […]
Old Post Files: June 19, 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 Atkins pitched Vicksburg to a 7 to 4 win over […]
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