The Vicksburg Post

12/24/2024

ALL-COUNTY FOOTBALL: The Vicksburg Post's All-Warren County football team starts with the area's best offensive players. Congratulations to all!
And pick up a keepsake copy of today's print edition, available now at newsstands around Vicksburg.

See which players from Warren Central, Vicksburg, St. Aloysius and Porter's Chapel made The Vicksburg Post's 2024 All-County Football team.

12/24/2024

ALL-COUNTY FOOTBALL: Porter's Chapel Academy's Jase Jung smashed every Warren County rushing record on the books this season, and is The Vicksburg Post's Offensive Player of the Year.

Porter's Chapel Academy quarterback Jase Jung is the 2024 Vicksburg Post Offensive Player of the Year for Warren County.

12/23/2024

'PEACEFUL, SAFE': Chief of Police Penny Jones sent a message to Vicksburgers Monday, urging locals to stay safe and report crimes over the holiday season.

The Vicksburg Police Department is reaching out to residents this holiday season, reminding Vicksburgers to be safe and practice good judgement during the Christmas season. “The holidays are a time for celebration, but we must ensure they’re safe for everyone in our community,” Chief of Police...

12/23/2024

The following arrests were recorded by the Vicksburg Police Department for the period Dec. 16 to 22, 2024. December 22, 2024 Azaria Williams – Shoplifting 1st $50-$250 Takilyah Blackmore – Shoplifting 1st $50-$250 Amira Deshayla Smith – Shoplifting 1st $50-$250 Tommy Dale McMillian – DUI (1s...

12/23/2024

The following incidents were recorded by the Vicksburg Police Department for the period Dec. 16 to Dec. 22, 2024. The incidents are listed by date, then time, description and street name. December 16, 2024: * 12:41 p.m. – Vehicle Fire – Military * 3:58 a.m. – Malicious Mischief – Longview * ...

12/23/2024

DEADLY STABBING: One inmate is dead and another facing a murder charge in Tallulah after an incident Monday morning.

One person is dead and another facing a murder charge in Tallulah after one inmate allegedly stabbed another Monday. According to officials with the Madison Parish Sheriff’s Office (MPSO), deputies responded to Security Management Correctional in Tallulah for a reported stabbing Monday morning. .....

12/23/2024

INVESTIGATION CLOSED: An investigation into a deadly house fire in early December has come to an end.

Vicksburg Fire Chief Derrick Stamps on Monday said the investigation into the deadly fire that claimed a life in early December on Mattingly Street has been officially deemed an accident. “On Monday, December 9, 2024, a devastating structure fire broke out at 718 Mattingly Street, engulfing the ho...

12/23/2024

ACCEPTING THE AWARDS: Representatives for businesses and organizations winning awards for this year's Christmas Parade of Lights accepted trophies during Monday's meeting of the Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

The winners of the 2024 Christmas Parade of Lights were publicly acknowledged during Monday’s final 2024 meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA), where Vicksburg Downtown Main Street Program Executive Director Kim Hopkins led this year’s trophy presentation. “The Christmas Parade of ...

12/23/2024

12/23/2024

RUN IT BACK: Warren Central has released its 2025 football schedule, and eight of the 10 opponents are the same as in 2024.

Warren Central’s philosophy of scheduling difficult opponents early in the season has served it well in recent years. So when it came time to put the 2025 schedule together, head coach Josh Morgan subscribed to another philosophy of if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Warren Central’s 2025 sche...

12/23/2024

THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: Several local groups got in on the drive to collect toys and other items for the United Way this holiday season.

The Vicksburg Fire Department is working to help the United Way of West Central Mississippi make Christmas merry for as many local families as possible, and this week, students at Warren Central Junior High School (WCJHS) got in on the action. “Mr. Nicholas Dotson, the dedicated principal of WCJHS...

12/23/2024

ON THE SHELF: Check out the latest suggestions from your local librarian.

This column was submitted by Evangeline Cessna, Local History Librarian at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library. Melody Carlson demonstrates that Christmas is the perfect time for reminiscing, starting over, and second chances in her latest “The Christmas Tree Farm.” Madison McDowell has s...

12/22/2024

SPORTS COLUMN: It's All-County Football week, and we kick it off by revealing The Vicksburg Post's Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, and the Coach of the Year, for Warren County.

It’s that magical time of year, when the weather turns cold, everyone gets a little more jolly, and presents magically appear under the tree. ‘Tis also the season when The Vicksburg Post puts a bow on the football season by unveiling its all-county football team. As is custom, we will roll out t...

12/22/2024

UPATED STATS: Vicksburg Police Department released crimes statistics for the month of November during last week's meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

The Vicksburg Police Department has released official crime statistics for the month of November, highlighted by a 40% increase in aggravated assault. Although November saw drops in crimes like business burglary and auto theft, aggravated assault was up due in part to a rash of recent shootings, the...

12/22/2024

A favorite passage of mine in the Bible is in the second chapter of Luke. It comes after the angel of the Lord has informed the shepherds that Christ had been born and the “multitude of heavenly host” are praising God. It also comes after the shepherds head out to witness what the Lord had […]

12/22/2024

ANNUAL AWARDS: During Thursday's regular meeting, the Vicksburg Warren School District recognized those who made big impacts in 2024.

The Vicksburg Warren School Board during its regular meeting Thursday night handed out the coveted awards recognizing teachers, parents and administrators for their contributions throughout the year. This year’s awards included: Teacher of the Year, Myra Grey; Teaching Assistant of the Year, Nancy...

12/22/2024

I love communicating through the written word. I have plenty to say. But today, I’m sharing words from my Dad. We are coming up on the first year anniversary of my mom’s passing. This was the first Thanksgiving and will be my first Christmas without her in 62 years. For my Dad it will be […]

12/22/2024

It happens each year across the world: Children of all ages write letters to the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus, in hopes of getting exactly what they want for Christmas. Another thing that happens each year is our local elementary schools asking their students to do the same thing in the classr...