Staff Reports, Author at The Vicksburg Post

History

Old Post Files: May 1, 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 ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 6:01 pm

Lifestyles

City of Vicksburg provides updates on summer projects

Officials with the City of Vicksburg this week said several projects aimed at improving the quality of life for residents during the summer months are ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 1:43 pm

Sports

Who’s Hot: Marley Bufkin

Porter’s Chapel Academy track athlete Marley Bufkin won three events — the long jump, and 4×100 and 4×200 meter relays — at the MAIS Class ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 1:30 pm

Sports

Jackson State hires SWAC veteran Richards as women’s basketball head coach

JACKSON — Jackson State has tabbed a Southwestern Athletic Conference veteran to lead its women’s basketball program. JSU announced Wednesday that it has hired Margaret ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 12:24 pm

Crime

Vicksburg man killed, woman arrested for murder after early morning shooting

A Vicksburg man was killed early Wednesday morning and a local woman is in jail on murder charges, Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) has confirmed. According ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:35 am

Sports

Vicksburg native Yocum helps MUW win conference golf championship

“The W” got a really big W. The Mississippi University for Women’s men’s golf team used a dominant final round to win the St. Louis ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:07 am

News

FEMA approves more than $1.3 million for Rolling Fork

MADISON, Miss. – FEMA has approved $1,308,485 to reimburse the city of Rolling Fork for debris removal following the March 24-25, 2023, severe storms, straight-line winds ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 9:21 am

Sports

Briarfield stuns Tallulah Academy in Game 1 of MAIS playoff series

A slow start to the baseball postseason will have Tallulah Academy playing catch-up with its season on the line. Seven of Briarfield Academy’s nine starters ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 12:20 am

Obits

Anthony Mitchell Lewis

Funeral services for  Anthony Mitchell Lewis will be held Saturday, May 4, at 11 a.m. at the Vicksburg City Auditorium, 901 Monroe Street, Vicksburg, MS., ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 12:44 pm

Local

One person dead, four wounded, two charged with murder following Utica shooting

Two people have been arrested and charged with murder following a deadly shooting late Sunday night at a night club in Utica. The Hinds County ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, April 29, 2024 6:19 pm

Local

Pet of The Week: This unique Catahoula mix is looking for a place to call home

This week’s Pet of the Week is a sweet girl with an incredible coat. She is a Catahoula mix and is loving with humans. She ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, April 29, 2024 3:46 pm

Education

High school students take peek at Hinds Community College Vicksburg-Warren Campus

Dozens of Warren County high school students visited Hinds Community College’s Vicksburg-Warren Campus Thursday, April 11, to get a first-hand look at career-technical education programs ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, April 29, 2024 3:36 pm

Obits

Michael Gerard Johnson

Vicksburg native Michael Gerard Johnson, beloved by many, passed away suddenly at his home in Woodbridge, Va., on Thursday, April 25. He was 60 years ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, April 29, 2024 3:32 pm

Sports

Mississippi Mudcats win tournament championship

The Mississippi Mudcats 11U baseball travel team won the Grand Slam Tournament (Doubles & Dingers) at Shiloh Park in Brandon on April 27 and 28. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, April 29, 2024 2:01 pm

Sports

Game Plan

The Vicksburg Post welcomes your items for the Game Plan. Submit items by email to sports@vicksburgpost.com. Please include the name and phone number of a ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, April 29, 2024 12:37 pm

Crime

Vicksburg Police Department arrest reports: April 22 – April 28, 2024

Logan Ashton Pettway was charged on April 22 with trespassing. Tamber Marie Luster was charged on April 22 with Capias Warrant Served. Eric Terrell Herrington ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, April 29, 2024 11:53 am

Local

City of Vicksburg recognizes employees for years of service

The City of Vicksburg recognized a number of employees across various departemtns for their years of service during April meetings of the Board of Mayor ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, April 29, 2024 10:27 am

Sports

Hines’ ninth-inning homer gives Bulldogs series win over Vanderbilt

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mississippi State left Music City whistlin’ victory. Hunter Hines blasted a two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning to ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, April 28, 2024 8:23 pm

Sports

VHS’ Henderson and Vample, WC’s Palmer all win at boys’ Class 6A North State meet

A handful of Warren County track and field athletes will roll into the MHSAA Class 6A state meet as championship favorites. Vicksburg High’s Tyler Henderson ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, April 27, 2024 11:49 pm

Sports

Missy Gators finish second at North State meet, Lady Vikes fourth

The Vicksburg Missy Gators made a run at the MHSAA Class 6A North State track and field team title. They settled for an outstanding day ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, April 27, 2024 11:07 pm

Sports

Warren Central sweeps Lake Cormorant for first playoff series win since 2019

For the first time in five years, Warren Central is heading to the second round of the MHSAA baseball playoffs. Maddox Lynch went 2-for-4 with ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, April 27, 2024 10:10 pm

Sports

Gators eliminated by Center Hill in Class 6A baseball playoffs

The Center Hill Mustangs were through horsing around with Vicksburg High. Center Hill scored multiple runs in every inning, and pitchers Mac Atkins and Cooper ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, April 27, 2024 10:06 pm

Sports

PCA wins five events at MAIS Class 3A South State meet

A flock of Eagles is headed to the MAIS Class 3A state track and field meet. Porter’s Chapel Academy won five events, qualified for the ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, April 27, 2024 8:30 pm

Sports

Lady Vikes beat Grenada to stay alive and force deciding Game 3 on Monday

In Game 2 of its softball playoff series against Grenada, Warren Central got all of the clutch hits it didn’t produce in Game 1 — ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, April 27, 2024 8:22 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Spring Flea Market draws a crowd

The annual Spring Flea Market around the Old Courthouse Museum drew a big crowd to downtown Vicksburg Saturday. Museum Assistant Director and Curator Jordan Rushing ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, April 27, 2024 5:49 pm

Business

Old Post Files: April 27, 1924-2014

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 ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, April 27, 2024 2:49 pm

Local

Leading by example: Locals get hands dirty for community cleanup

Community leaders and citizens alike donned safety vests and armed them- selves with trash bags and grabber tools Friday morning to take part in Visit ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, April 27, 2024 7:58 am

Sports

Who’s Hot: David Jones

David Jones, the head coach of the Port Gibson Titans youth football team, was named the Jackson Freedom League’s Coach of the Year for the ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, April 27, 2024 3:55 am

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