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Mississippi State Fair ticketing has gone digital for first time
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson on Tuesday announced the 165th Mississippi State Fair will be held Thursday, October 3, through Sunday, October 13, at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson. For the first time in the fair’s history, fairgoers can purchase their tickets online ahead of the 2024 State Fair. Visitors to the […]
USACE Vicksburg District Office of Counsel employee receives national award
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has announced a national award winner from the Office of Counsel. Jennifer Williams, senior paralegal, was announced as the winner of the annual Keystone Award that is presented to a non-attorney for exceptional service and contribution to the legal mission. The Keystone Award recognizes the professionalism […]
Collins man nabbed for auto theft
A Covington County man was arrested for stealing a vehicle Friday, according to information from Vicksburg Police Department (VPD). George Mickel, 43, of Collins, was taken into custody at 8 p.m. after he was seen stealing a vehicle from the parking lot of the Circle K convenience store located at 3140 Indiana Avenue, VPD officials […]
City’s abuzz for Vicksburg Pollinator Week
This week is officially Vicksburg Pollinator Week after Mayor George Flaggs Jr. presented a proclamation during Monday’s regular meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The weeklong designation, lasting from June 17-23, helps recognize the importance of some of the smallest creatures in the local ecosystem, such as bees, and the roles they play […]
Vicksburg man arrested for cocaine possession
A report of suspicious activity led to a drug arrest over the weekend. According to information from Vicksburg Police Department (VPD), officers responded to Della’s Park in the 2100 block of Halls Ferry Road Sunday in response to the report and found 41-year-old Simon Atkins, of Vicksburg, in possession of a “felony amount of cocaine.” […]
2 arrested for narcotics, firearm possession
Two Vicksburg men were taken into custody Sunday on gun and drug charges after Vicksburg police initiated a traffic stop on Clay Street. According to information from Vicksburg Police Department (VPD), officers stopped a Dodge Charger at approximately 11:24 p.m. for a traffic violation, when officers discovered more than 100 grams of marijuana and two […]
Vicksburg man charged with shooting 2 women, leading police on chase
A Vicksburg man is facing a slew of charges after Vicksburg police say he shot two women early Sunday morning before leading officers on a brief pursuit. Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) officials said 28-year-old Donyea Lyons was charged with aggravated domestic violence, aggravated assault, felony eluding and possession of a firearm by a felon after […]
Vicksburg Police Department arrest reports: June 10-June 16
Jakyla Lashawn Hawkins was charged on June 10 with Embezzlement (over $400) Tyreese K. Huntley was charged on June 10 with Failure to Stop; Leaving the Scene (with injuries). Steven Mark Curtis was charged on June 10 with Crimes (Other Jurisdictions). Alexander Brent Thomas was charged on June 11 with Trespassing. Roderick Ray Burden was […]
Pet of the Week: This tabby kitty is the total package
Looking for a cat? This tabby may be the kitty for you. Visit her at the Vicksburg Animal Shelter, 100 Old Mill Rd. The shelter is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with adoptions ending at 2:30 p.m. The fee to adopt a cat or kitten is $80, including spaying and vetting. […]
The Post will have early edition in observance of Juneteenth
The Vicksburg Post’s normal Wednesday edition will be available one day early this week. As Wednesday’s Juneteenth federal holiday will result in no mail delivery, The Post will publish its normal Wednesday edition on Tuesday. Subscribers who receive The Vicksburg Post in the mail can expect to receive the paper one day early in observance […]
Field trip to Italy by way of cuisine
Local students traveled to Italy — not physically, but by way of cuisine during the Taste of Italy Culinary Camp, which was held June 3-7 in the Joe Loviza multipurpose building. The free camp was offered through a partnership between the Vicksburg Warren District (VWSD) and the Hinds Career Technical Center. Open to seventh through […]
Vicksburg National Military Park wins Heritage Award for Excellence in Archaeology.
Vicksburg National Military Park received the Heritage Award of Excellence in Archaeology for their team’s work on the Vicksburg National Cemetery burial recovery. In addition to receiving an award, they presented on cemetery preservation methods and on illuminating stories of fallen Black Civil War soldiers. Through its Cultural Heritage Grant Program funded by the National […]
Faithful footprints: a journey of service
Lee Ann Whitley has been a highly valued member of the staff at Crawford Street United Methodist Church for 27 years. During her tenure at CSUMC, she has led many groups, including the youth group, the “Just Older Youth (JOY)” group and missions. Originally from Charleston, Miss., Whitley was educated at Delta State, where she […]
2 shot on Drummond Street, suspect in custody
One man is in custody and two women are being treated for injuries sustained during a shooting in the 2500 block of Drummond Street Sunday morning. According to Vicksburg Chief of Police Penny Jones, the two women were transported to a local hospital after being shot by the male suspect early Sunday morning during a […]
Vicksburg celebrates Juneteenth
This year’s Juneteenth celebration took place Saturday at Halls Ferry Park in Vicksburg. Though Juneteenth will not officially arrive until Wednesday, this year’s celebration kicked off at 10 a.m. with pre-holiday festivities, including live music, storytelling, poetry and vendors and ran through 7 p.m. This year’s theme was “It’s a Family Affair” and featured entertainment […]
6 cases heard for sentencing Friday
On Friday, 9th Circuit Judge M. James Chaney heard six sentencing cases. Jonathan Willis, charged with 4th offense driving under the influence, was remanded to drug court. Antonio Glasper, who had previously been charged with receiving stolen property, stated the car he had purchased had an intact VIN number and he had no reason to […]
Old Post Files: June 15, 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 Hayes Fuller and Lawrence Hennessey returned from Notre Dame University. […]
Old Post Files: June 14, 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 Mrs. John Hude and her three sons were in Vicksburg […]
4 in custody as Gibson, Halls Ferry shooting becomes murder investigation after victim dies
A shooting investigation stemming from an incident earlier this month just outside the Vicksburg city limits has become a murder case after the victim died Thursday in an area hospital. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said 27-year-old Devonte Gary succumbed to injuries from gunshot wounds he suffered during a shooting Thursday, June 6, at the […]
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