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Jailer killed on duty memorialized 50 years later: the story of A. ‘Holly’ Koerper
When Warren County jailer A. “Holly” Koerper reported to work at 6 a.m. on the morning of July 6, 1974, he had no idea it would be his last day on this earth. Within an hour’s time, he was killed by an inmate he knew personally and thus began a quest for justice that lasted […]
City officials caution of construction assistance scam
Officials with the City of Vicksburg took to social media this week with a warning to locals about a scam circulating in the Vicksburg and Warren County area. “It has been brought to the attention of the Community Development Department that individuals are identifying themselves as city employees (and) offering financial assistance for construction to […]
On The Shelf: Mysteries abound this week as we take a look some new titles from our Large Print Collection
This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. This week’s column features titles from our New Large Print collection. Author Kelley Armstrong begins a new series with two new titles: “Murder at Haven’s Rock” and “The Boy Who Cried Bear.” “In Murder at Haven’s Rock,” detective Casey […]
Terrett hosts All Rise Summer Youth Workshop
Ninth Judicial District Circuit Court Judge Toni Terrett says she has a passion to educate young people about the legal system and what goes on in a courtroom. In 2019, she held her first All Rise Summer Youth Workshop for kids ages 12 through 16. The one-day program is of her own design, and is […]
Warren County Delinquent Tax List available at newsstands now
Warren County’s list of delinquent taxes from fiscal year 2021 are a part of the Wednesday, July 3, edition of The Vicksburg Post, available at newsstands across Warren County and online at vicksburgpost.com/epost now. The list includes 745 parcels.
Warren County public records: June 24 – July 1
Records were recorded from the Warren County Courthouse from the period of June 24 to July 01, 2024. Warranty Deeds: *Nora Wedgeworth Allen to David S. Wansley, Part of SE/4 Section 21C, Township 18 North, Range 4 East; Part of NE/4 and Part of SE/4 of Section 28C, Township 18 North and Range 4 East; […]
Two teens injured in Warren County shooting
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Two teenage girls were injured during a shooting in Warren County. Vicksburg Daily News reported the shooting happened just before 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 30 in the 100 block of Abraham Drive. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said the two 17-year-old victims were taken to Merit Health River Region in […]
Pair of suspects in deadly string of shootings make court appearance
Two men facing murder charges in relation to a deadly string of shootings in and around Vicksburg in early June made their initial appearances in a Warren County courtroom Monday. The suspects, 22-year-old Calbert “Calbo” Cosby, and 45-year-old Jermaine “Bones” Johnson, each appeared before Judge Marcie Southerland and each face one count of first degree […]
Suspect arrested in Sunday shooting of 2 teenagers
A Vicksburg man has been booked into the Warren County Jail and will face charges related to the Sunday-night shooting of two teenage girls. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said 22-year-old Jaques Lee Bailey was arrested just after 4:30 p.m. Monday at a family member’s home on Court Street in Vicksburg. “We had a suspect […]
Local Farmer Goes to Washington: Advocating for Mississippi Agriculture
Warren County farmer traveled to Washington DC with Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation on an agricultural advocacy trip. In a press release, the Warren County Farm Bureau said:. “Chris Harris, a member of Warren County Farm Bureau was part of a small group of farmers from central MS who spent 3...
Suspects in deadly shooting make initial court appearance
Three suspects allegedly involved in a string of deadly shootings in Vicksburg and the surrounding areas in early June made their initial appearances in a Warren County courtroom Friday afternoon. Willie Johnson, 24, and Wilmar Johnson, 23, both of Warren County, were each charged with one count of first degree murder and two counts of […]
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