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Vicksburg · VicksburgNine 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 Hollingsworth, Warren Jones, Thomas “T.J.” Mayfield, Bobbie Bingham Morrow, Charles Selmon, Jamma F. Williams, J…See the Story
Ward 1 candidates attend forum - The Vicksburg Post
Vicksburg · VicksburgOld 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
Elizabeth Bullett was out following an illness. • The Rev. T.B. Cottrell conducted jail services. • Carrie Lewis was ill. • George Hollis, outfielder, joined the local baseball team. • Superviso…See the Story
Old Post Files: May 4, 1924 to 2014 - The Vicksburg Post
Travel · VicksburgAustin native Thomas Graves docked his small sailboat in Vicksburg for several nights this week on his way to New Orleans by way of a route known by travelers as “The Great Loop.” Graves and his dog, and co-captain, Mucho spent several days seeing the sights in downtown and waiting on the weather to clear before setting sail again on the Mississippi River, headed to the Big Easy on one leg of an epic journey that began in New York. The Great Loo…See the Story
Navigating ‘The Great Loop’: Texas man docks in Vicksburg amid cross-country voyage - The Vicksburg Post
Vicksburg · VicksburgVicksburg Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in an ongoing investigation after shots were reportedly fired Friday night on Meadowvale Drive. “At about 9:20 p.m., officers with the Vicksburg Police Department responded to the 300 block of Meadowvale Drive in reference to a shots fired call,” Sgt. Jerrold Hayes said. “Upon the arrival of officers, multiple residences and a vehicle were reported to have received damage due to g…See the Story
VPD investigating 'shots fired' call - The Vicksburg Post
Vicksburg · VicksburgRiver City Early College (RCEC) held its annual academic signing day Friday at the Vicksburg Convention Center, where more than 70 seniors announced their collegiate choices, while another six students unveiled career plans for after graduation. Senior Class Advisor Amber Davis said the idea of a signing day began as a way for students to symbolically make their collegiate plans official for family and friends and thanked RCEC history teacher an…See the Story
Signature moves: RCEC students announce college decisions - The Vicksburg Post
Vicksburg · VicksburgVicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. says he will recommend a pay increase for city employees at Monday’s regular meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, but a vote on the matter will not take place until after next week’s special election to fill the vacant Ward 1 alderman seat. Flaggs said he has consulted with both the city’s human resources and finance departments and plans to implement the pay increases in three phases. Phase one, Flaggs s…See the Story
Flaggs to recommend pay increases for city employees - The Vicksburg Post
Vicksburg · VicksburgLove them or hate them, one thing is true: with their neon colors and oversized presence, the gorillas at Top Dollar Pawn have become a Vicksburg landmark. They have long been the subject of many debates, both for and against the conspicuous creatures. New owner Wesley Nichols is taking over from long-time proprietor Joan Tremaine and has no plans to change the gorillas. Nichols said placing large animal figures in front of pawn shops is an anci…See the Story
Iconic pawn shop has new future as store changes ownership - The Vicksburg Post
Vicksburg · VicksburgPhi Theta Kappa is the international honor society for community and junior college students.
An invitation for membership in Phi Theta Kappa is only extended to students with a 3.5 cumulative grade point average or above on 12 or more transferrable credit hours. Phi Theta Kappa has over 1,200 chapters throughout the United States and abroad. The new inductees are Aaliyah Williams of Vicksburg, Hiba Sukhera of Ridgeland; Ayanna Harmon, of Brando…See the Story