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Man Found Dead in Vicksburg House Fire

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VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A 53-year-old man was found deceased during a house fire in Vicksburg. The fire occurred at a home in the 300 block of Marian Lane around 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 16. Shooting at Brandon McDonald’s leaves one dead, suspect injured Vicksburg Fire Chief Derrick Stamps said firefighters found the victim deceased in the bathroom, where most of the damage was. He said the victim was the only person inside of the home.…See the Story

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Outgoing Vicksburg mayor votes to lower incoming mayor’s salary by $20,000 - SuperTalk Mississippi

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The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Alderman has voted to lower the mayor’s annual salary by nearly $20,000. The ordinance was approved exactly two weeks ahead of current mayor George Flaggs, Jr.’s final day in office. Incoming Democratic mayor Willis Thompson, who unseated the incumbent independent by just 61 votes in the general election on June 3, took exception to the salary slash, saying the move was politically motivated. “It’s no surprise …See the Story

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'It's the Teamwork that Defines Us': USACE Celebrates 250 Years - The Vicksburg Post

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) held a celebration of its 250th anniversary Wednesday at Washington Street Park in downtown Vicksburg. Army officials and community leaders spoke at the event. Lt. Col. Garrett Dean served as the master of ceremonies. He spoke about the founding of USACE. “On June 14, 1775, the Continental Army was established, thus becoming the U.S. Army. And on June 16, 1775, Gen. George Washington appointed Col. Richar…See the Story

Vicksburg Main Street Program and MCITy take home Outstanding Economic Impact Project award - The Vicksburg Post

The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) celebrated downtown revitalization success and announced statewide award winners at its 2025 Annual Awards Luncheon at The South in downtown Jackson earlier this month. The Vicksburg Main Street Program won the Outstanding Economic Impact Project award for the Mississippi Center for Information and Technology (MCITy): Technological Hub Impacts Region. The Vicksburg Main Street Program was also recog…Vicksburg · Vicksburg Read Article

Looking Back: a history of First Baptist Church, Part II - The Vicksburg Post

In March 1906, the trustees of First Baptist Church (the name had changed because there were other Baptist churches in Vicksburg and this was the first one) hired architect M. J. Donovan to prepare plans and specifications for the entire remodeling of their church building on Crawford and Walnut streets. The Vicksburg Herald reported, “the changes to be made are of such nature that it will practically make a new building of the old church. The p…Vicksburg · Vicksburg Read Article

Dr. Kathy Starr bringing generations to the table at Catfish Row Museum - The Vicksburg Post

By Jim Beaugez Long before Dr. Kathy Starr wrote down a single recipe, her family’s story — one that crosses an ocean, survives enslavement, and stays together against the odds — was already being told through food. Starr’s great-great-grandmother arrived in New Orleans from Africa aboard a slave ship in 1863, where she met her husband and started a family. In the cruel uncertainty of the era, when married couples and children could be separated…Vicksburg · Vicksburg Read Article

MAKING THE GRADE: Northwest CC inducts local students into Phi Theta Kappa - The Vicksburg Post

SENATOBIA — Northwest Mississippi Community College’s Theta Sigma chapter of Phi Theta Kappa inducted new members during the Spring 2025 semester. Phi Theta Kappa is a two-year honor society that celebrates educational excellence at two-year institutions and beyond. This honor society opens students up to multiple scholarship opportunities including transfer scholarships at state universities like Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Delta State, and th…Vicksburg · Vicksburg Read Article

BOMA votes to reduce mayor's salary back to $106,520.12 - The Vicksburg Post

During Monday’s meeting of the Board of Mayor and Alderman, Mayor George Flaggs Jr. made a motion to reduce the mayor’s salary from $126,520.12 to $106,520.12. The motion was seconded by Ward 2 Alderman Alex Monsour with both Flaggs and Monsour voting in favor. “This is effective June 30,” Flaggs said. “This is where I had spoken about putting the $20,000 into the youth program but I’m not going to do that because I am not going to be here.” War…Vicksburg · Vicksburg Read Article

'Fannie Lou Hamer's America' to screen at The Strand Saturday - The Vicksburg Post

Vicksburg residents have an opportunity for an evening of film, conversation, and inspiration this Saturday at the Strand Theatre. In partnership with the Westside Theatre Foundation, the Mississippi Humanities Council will present a fundraiser screening of “Fannie Lou Hamer’s America,” an award-winning documentary celebrating one of Mississippi’s fiercest voices for justice. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring those w…Vicksburg · Vicksburg Read Article

VFD responds to early morning structure fire at 1411 Division St. - The Vicksburg Post

The Vicksburg Fire Department responded to an early morning structure fire. At around 4:40 a.m., the Vicksburg Fire Department was dispatched to 1411 Division St. in response to a reported structure fire,” VFD Chief Derrick Stamps said. “When firefighters arrived, they observed smoke and flames coming from the front of the structure. Crews launched an interior attack and swiftly extinguished the fire. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.” The…Vicksburg · Vicksburg Read Article

A Father’s Day devoted to the Crown: David Blackledge’s enduring legacy of service - The Vicksburg Post

While most dads are enjoying a day relaxing in their BarcaLounger or playing a round of golf at the club, David Blackledge has spent his Father’s Day volunteering. For decades the timing of the Miss Mississippi Pageant has coincided with the day set aside to honor fathers and because David has been serving as the executive director of the Miss Mississippi Corporation for more than three decades, this meant Father’s Day was not about him, but abo…Golf · Vicksburg Read Article

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Man Found Dead in Vicksburg House Fire

Outgoing Vicksburg mayor votes to lower incoming mayor’s salary by $20,000 - SuperTalk Mississippi

'It's the Teamwork that Defines Us': USACE Celebrates 250 Years - The Vicksburg Post

Vicksburg Main Street Program and MCITy take home Outstanding Economic Impact Project award - The Vicksburg Post

Looking Back: a history of First Baptist Church, Part II - The Vicksburg Post

Dr. Kathy Starr bringing generations to the table at Catfish Row Museum - The Vicksburg Post

MAKING THE GRADE: Northwest CC inducts local students into Phi Theta Kappa - The Vicksburg Post

BOMA votes to reduce mayor's salary back to $106,520.12 - The Vicksburg Post

'Fannie Lou Hamer's America' to screen at The Strand Saturday - The Vicksburg Post

VFD responds to early morning structure fire at 1411 Division St. - The Vicksburg Post

A Father’s Day devoted to the Crown: David Blackledge’s enduring legacy of service - The Vicksburg Post

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