Warfield Point Park to host open house Sunday Nov 1, 2008
There's no place else like it between here and Vicksburg, said Morse, the director of special projects for the park. In fact, Vicksburg is not this nice. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
14 hits, no deaths since cable barrier's installation Nov 1, 2008
Plans are to erect another one like it on I-20 in Vicksburg for about 3 ... Plans are to erect another cable barrier system like this one in Jackson on I-20 in Vicksburg for about 3. (The Clarion-Ledger)
LETTERS: NCT, Oct. 30, 2008 Oct 31, 2008
You have read of the Siege of Vicksburg. What wealth was left in the South that slaves built. (North County Times)
Tebow's sore knee apparently OK Oct 31, 2008
Richards, a redshirt freshman from Vicksburg, Miss. has handled kickoff duties occasionally this season, but injuries have kept him sidelined much of the year. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Canton High forfeits 3 wins Oct 31, 2008
The Titans who had secured a spot in the postseason before this matter arose must now win at Vicksburg Friday and hope Yazoo County loses against Pearl. If both teams lose, Yazoo County will advance to the playoffs. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Riverboat to stop in Greenville Oct 30, 2008
Lenore Barkley, a former executive director of the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau who helped coordinate the Delta Queen's visits to the city for more than 30 years, agreed with Hudson. It's just a wonderful experience, Barkley said of the Delta Queen's stops in Vicksburg. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Tues. practice report Oct 30, 2008
The scheduled speakers at the dedication include former M-Club Alumni Chapter President Bobby Bailess of Vicksburg, Chancellor Robert Khayat and Athletics Director Pete Boone. Afterwards, Bailess, Khayat, Boone and all other former Vaught players will be asked to help unveil the statue. (Ole Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Obituaries 10-28-08 Oct 28, 2008
his mother, Mary Ferguson and his brother, Jerry Ferguson, both of Vicksburg, Miss. two grandchildren, Makinzie and Kathryn Annestedt. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Historic Delta Queen on last Mississippi River cruise Oct 28, 2008
Scripps Howard News Service. SHNS is distributed by United Media. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Bright spots in dim economy Oct 26, 2008
In Vicksburg, the promise of hundreds of new jobs at a casino in coming weeks is tempered by the planned closing of auto supplier Yoruzu, which will put 73 people out of work. Weathering a storm. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Guy's exploits with Raiders could fill book Oct 25, 2008
West Lincoln at St. Aloysius: The Bears make a long ride to Vicksburg and battle the Flashes in Region 4-1A action. St. Al 30-12. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Salley resigns; wife appointed interim supervisor Oct 24, 2008
allow Hitt and McClellan to attend the Mississippi Association of Supervisors' fall education workshop Oct. 20-22 in Vicksburg. approve a 16th Section lease already approved by the School Board for Reginald and Larry O'Briant. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
Tight credit market could affect growers Oct 24, 2008
"Not only do we have a credit crunch, but we've had a lot of disasters this year" that will affect what farmers do and what loans they'll need, from Hurricanes Gustav and Ike to spring flooding along the Mississippi River from Iowa to Vicksburg. What could have a greater impact on the FSA loans, which generally are given only when farmers can't get a private loan, is the federal government's budgeting process, Porter said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Catch of a lifetime Oct 23, 2008
Theres a guy in Vicksburg who has got the largest collection of Lucky 13s in the country, he said. I took several to him. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Should justices be appointed or elected? Oct 22, 2008
The League of Women Voters Forum was an opportunity for Smith, Crystal Springs lawyer Jim Kitchens and former Chancery Judge Ceola James of Vicksburg to gather to share their views with potential voters in the November general election. Sue May, who attended the forum, said the candidates were precise and clear. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Getting parents involved: Schools engaging kids' caretakers Oct 20, 2008
The state Department of Education is asking parents to join state Superintendent Hank Bounds in Parent Conversations Oct. 27 at Meridian Community College and Nov. 3 at Vicksburg High School. The events will be from 5:30-7 each night. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Manufacturing takes hit Oct 20, 2008
Yorozu Automotive in Vicksburg announced it would close later this year ... Yorozu Automotive Vicksburg (Warren) 120 July 2008. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Obituaries 10-14-08 Oct 14, 2008
She is survived by her husband of 39 years, William Aspinall III of Vicksburg, Miss ... She is also survived by her brother William Willoughby and his family of Vicksburg, Miss. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
University students will pay snack tax Oct 13, 2008
Shawntrice Jordan, 19, a nursing major from Vicksburg who lives in a dorm, has Bonus Bucks, an option she prefers. When she arranged her meal plan, no one told her about the tax. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Bike Mississippi: Riding for the National Multiple Sclerosis fundraiser Oct 10, 2008
They rode up to 150 miles to and from Vicksburg to raise funds and awareness for MS research and services. (Kathy Liles). (The Clarion-Ledger)
Geneva Richardson Westbrooks Oct 10, 2008
She is survived by her beloved husband, Douglas Westbrooks of Vicksburg, Miss. daughters Charlotte Lumbley and husband Arnold of Vicksburg, Miss. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
MSU Commitment Scoreboard Update - Week 6 Oct 4, 2008
and Yazoo City (4-2) were upset 12-6 by the Vicksburg Gators. and Itawamba got by Holmes 33-29 to improve to 2-4 on the season. (GenesPage.com)
The roaming rabbi: Dwindling congregations welcome visits Oct 4, 2008
VICKSBURG Rabbi Batsheva Appel greeted the members of Anshe Chesed with an upbeat "happy new year" before Rosh Hashana service Tuesday ... The state's oldest congregations are B'nai Israel, formed in Natchez in 1840, and Anshe Chesed, formed in Vicksburg in 1841. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Warner makes 2008 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Oct 3, 2008
A native of Vicksburg, Miss. Warner currently leads the Salukis in rushing yards (254), rushing touchdowns (3), kick return yards (288), punt return yards (93), points scored (30), and all-purpose yardage (692). (Siusalukis.com)
UM abuzz over McCain proposal to postpone Sep 25, 2008
Bill and Betty Bexley of Vicksburg appeared stunned and dismayed after hearing about McCain's announcement. The couple had extended their Ole Miss visit after last weekend's football game to enjoy the debate with family. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Betting on a win Sep 24, 2008
"We don't go to the casino very much anymore because of the economy," said Terry Molinari, a patron of Rainbow Casino in Vicksburg ... " Rainbow Casino in Vicksburg, for one, has pumped up its marketing a bit, while also cutting costs, said Mickey Fedell, marketing director. "We have more free slot giveaways, higher prize amounts ... "Revenues are down here because of the economy and gasoline prices. "The strongest market for Vicksburg is the Jackson metro area. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Debate Roundup Sep 24, 2008
Vicksburg will be featured on Good Morning America on Friday on ABC.. Correspondent David Muir interviewed guests at Ameristar Casino, at the restaurant Walnut Hills and aboard Mississippi River Tours' riverboat, the "Sweet Olive.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Vicksburg's casino market continues to grow Sep 22, 2008
(AP) - With its fifth casino set to open late next month, Vicksburg is the third largest revenue-producing gambling market in Mississippi, the nation's third-largest gambling state. And while the national gaming industry has slumped with the economy over the past year, in Mississippi, gaming commissioners, casino operators and industry experts are optimistic the Vicksburg market is poised to grow ... Several artists from Mississippi and neighboring states have been tapped to create works of art... (WREG.com, TN)
Planting another church: First Baptist taps a pro to launch West Campus Sep 20, 2008
Word of Faith Christian Center: Main campus in Jackson and satellite churches in Hattiesburg, Meridian, Vicksburg and Yazoo City. Word and Worship Church: four Jackson locations. (The Clarion-Ledger)
PGA rookie keeps one-shot lead Sep 19, 2008
Steve Wilson, the amateur from Ocean Springs, made three birdies on his back nine to recover from a poor start and shoot 1-over 73, the same number fired by former Vicksburg resident Heath Slocum and Mississippi native Glen Day. Jim Gallagher Jr., of Greenwood shot 74. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Tour novice Wilson battles jitters Sep 19, 2008
Jim Gallagher Jr. of Greenwood shot 2-over 74, while Mississippi native Glen Day and former Vicksburg resident Heath Slocum shot 73. How low will they go. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Casino revenue drops in August Sep 18, 2008
Casinos located in the Mississippi River counties, including Tunica, Natchez and Vicksburg, won $112. 1 million last month, a drop from $130. (The Clarion-Ledger)
LESLIE CRISS:Coming of fall rejuvenates fitness journey Sep 16, 2008
Her Vicksburg mama had sent her my early fitness columns, and Lisa contacted me after reading them, telling me it was time for her to get serious about her own health. I wrote to encourage her, then heard nothing for months. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Gas stations' owner denies price gouging Sep 16, 2008
Allen commutes to Vicksburg and estimates he spends $130 a week on gas. "Yesterday, I came by here and it was $5.17. Today it's $3.67," he said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Latest in Mississippi Sep 15, 2008
In Vicksburg, backed-up storm drains caused several parking lots to flood, National Weather Service meteorologist Jim Fairly said. Along I-55 in Jackson, emergency responders tended to a number of weather-related wrecks. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Reputed Miss. Klansman may soon walk out of prison Sep 11, 2008
The federal government said it was clear they were driven across a Mississippi River bridge into Louisiana at one point before being dumped south of Vicksburg, Miss. . (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
A few tips for tasty sandwiches Sep 11, 2008
Marcie Cohen Ferris, president of the Southern Foodways Alliance, mentioned the Vicksburg tomato sandwiches prepared by Emily Compton in a touching piece about a family funeral in Mississippi ... VICKSBURG TOMATO SANDWICHES ... In Vicksburg, these sandwiches are considered mandatory at every party. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Debut prepares for a grander stage Sep 10, 2008
Debut began creating it first cluster in the Mississippi Delta, in Greenville and Vicksburg, but Ludwig says there is opportunity to buy stations throughout the South, including Tennessee, Georgia, Arkansas and Kentucky. Ed Salamon, executive director of Country Broadcasters Inc., says several major broadcasts groups, such as Clear Channel and have announced intentions to sell radio stations. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
1,300 pounds of marijuana seized in traffic stop Sep 9, 2008
Associated Press - September 9, 2008 6:44 AM ET. (AP) - Two men were arrested in Warren County for allegedly hauling nearly 1,300 pounds of marijuana in a tractor trailer. (WREG.com, TN)
Degrees of recovery Sep 8, 2008
"Wherever I applied, the main answer was, 'It's a bad economy, we're not hiring. Try later,' " said Smith, 22, of Vicksburg. Smith will try later - one year later - when her resume will sparkle with "master of business administration," a degree she's pursuing at Millsaps College in Jackson. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Wildcats Claim Second Place in Great American Legends Meet Sep 6, 2008
Winston Churchill) scored points in 15th and freshman (Vicksburg, Mich. Vicksburg) placed 25th out of the 67 competitors. (Nusports.com)
Wallace, Delta Foundation envision health care facility for Alexander Street property Sep 5, 2008
The Washington County Board of Supervisors in 1997 issued a series of bonds to help the care center's parent company, ValueHealth Managed Care Corp. of Vicksburg, raise 18. 5 million for the project. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Ballard to sign books at Extension open house Sep 4, 2008
Ballard's books A Long Shadow: Jefferson Davis and the Final Days of the Confederacy, Pemberton: A Biography, and Vicksburg: The Campaign That Opened the Mississippi were History Book Club selections. Pemberton was chosen as best non-fiction book by a Mississippi author in 1991 by the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
Remnants still wreaking havoc in parts of state Sep 3, 2008
In Lincoln County, Clifford Galey, civil defense director for the county and the city of Brookhaven, said, "We know of less than 10 homes in the county with major damage so far. "We have 35 roads, give or take, blocked by downed trees and power lines in the county and a few in the city," he said. The Mississippi Highway Patrol also reported downed trees in District 9, which takes in Adams, Amite, Franklin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Lincoln, Pike, Walthall and Wilkinson counties. The news for the... (The Clarion-Ledger)
EPA vetoes Yazoo Backwater Project Sep 3, 2008
A spokesman with the corps Vicksburg District said the EPA would be handling all comment and did not offer a reaction. We can hopefully begin to look at innovative and cost-effective solutions to address the real needs of the Delta and its people rather than maintaining the status quo and making the rich richer at the taxpayers expense, said Louie Miller, director of the Mississippi chapter of the Sierra club. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Gustav exodus includes Florida, Alabama, Miss. Sep 1, 2008
Michael Mann, 19, from Vicksburg, Miss. refuels one of many busesused to help evacuate coastal residents on Sunday at Forrest County Agricultural High School near Hattiesburg, Miss. (USA Today -- Weather)
• More Photos Aug 31, 2008
Suzanne Feliciano/The Vicksburg Post via The Assoc Bendel White uses an excavator to dig out a trench for the base of the Connecticut Monument near. Photos Bob Darden/Greenwood Commonwealth A military honor guard carries the casket of Army Sgt. 1st Class George Stanciel outside Locust. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Long-awaited football season finally arrives Aug 29, 2008
Bogue Chitto at St. Aloysius: Looks like an offensive show in Vicksburg. Bogue Chitto 34-26. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Co-Lin ready for season opener Aug 29, 2008
of Vicksburg at right tackle. Defensive Lineup. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Week 1 Schedule for Mississippi Aug 28, 2008
Can Vicksburg shock South Panola at home and stop the nations longest winning streak at 75 games ... 08/29/08 TBA Heidelberg at Taylorsville 08/29/08 TBA Raymond at Terry 08/29/08 TBA Hinds County AHS at Amite County 08/29/08 TBA South Panola at Vicksburg 08/29/08 TBA Clarksdale at Warren Central 08/29/08 TBA Bogue Chitto at St. Aloysius Catholic 08/29/08 TBA Yazoo County at Carthage 08/29/08 TBA Humphreys County at Yazoo City 08/29/08 TBA Sumter Academy at Veritas 08/29/08 TBA Murrah at... (OleMissInsider.com)
Land purchased for a Miss. River bicycle path Aug 28, 2008
25 miles of the Mississippi River in Vicksburg are moving forward with the purchase of a former railroad right of way that extends south from the river bridges. About $1 million has been put in an escrow account over the past 16 months by Minnesota-based Lakes Entertainment to finance the city's purchase. (The Clarion-Ledger)
I-20 lane closure set for next week Aug 27, 2008
Associated Press - August 27, 2008 5:14 AM ET. (AP) - Road crews will close the westbound outside lane of Interstate 20 in Warren County next week to perform a routine inspection of the Mississippi River Bridge. (WREG.com, TN)
Four 'deadbeat dads' in custody, owe more than $100,000 Aug 27, 2008
James Allen Wells, 43, of Vicksburg. Allen was arrested in Delta, La. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Tuesday Night's Bully BarkLine Aug 26, 2008
Vicksburg - WVBG-AM 1490 AM. West Point - WKOR-AM 980 AM. (GenesPage.com)
'Y'all vs. Us' recognizes football feuds Aug 22, 2008
Other hot rivalries highlighted in the book are Jackson Prep vs. Jackson Academy, Brandon vs. Pearl, Tupelo vs. Starkville, West Jones vs. Wayne County, Oxford vs. Lafayette County, Warren Central vs. Vicksburg, Booneville vs. Baldwyn, Greene County vs. George County, Pascagoula vs. Moss Point, Ackerman vs. Eupora, South Panola vs. Olive Branch, Meridian vs. Oak Grove, Clinton vs. Madison Central and Biloxi vs. Gulfport. Whew. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Aging gracefully Aug 22, 2008
"I grew up in trees in Vicksburg.". He estimates he has planted 15 trees, including dogwood, sassafras, beech, black walnut, tulip poplars and a weeping willow, to complement the existing landscape of azaleas, camellias and magnolias. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Thirty-Eighth Iowa Infantry Aug 21, 2008
A Regiment's Struggle with Disease at Vicksburg and Port Hudson. While the 38th Iowa Infantry helped the Union army besiege and capture Vicksburg, Ms in 1863, the regiment was itself besieged by disease, chiefly malaria ... On June 15th, 1863, the over 900 strong, was ordered to extend the extreme left of the Union siege lines south of Vicksburg. (Suite101.com)
Some prefer bike commute Aug 21, 2008
"One stipulation Amy Grant has for Wade and his bike commute is that he call her immediately when he arrives at the office and before departing in the afternoon."I know exactly when he should get to work and when to expect him home," she said.Grant's route encompasses both country and city. The Vicksburg native says the 45-minute commute is total bliss."Hearing the early morning sounds of nature are fantastic," he said."There is one red-tailed hawk that I see every single day in the Lanier High... (The Clarion-Ledger)
DEATH RATES: Highest, lowest Aug 20, 2008
Hospitals that stand out - USATODAY.com. Hospitals that stand out. (USA Today)
Obituaries 8-19-08 Aug 19, 2008
two sons, David Lee McLaughlin of Vicksburg, Miss. and Mitchell Gordon of Bristol, Tenn. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
152 families seek help after spring flooding of river Aug 18, 2008
In Vicksburg, some 25 families were relocated because of flooding. Information from: The Clarion-Ledger. (WREG.com, TN)
Magnolia crew to the rescue! Aug 17, 2008
Luke Sellers, 22, of Vicksburg and a business student at MSU, a three-year worker at the ferry who served as assistant manager this year and will be the manager in 2009 when Dianne Owen moves to a higher position with the company. "We recruit our summer staffs at colleges, like Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Southern Mississippi," Dianne Owen said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Ghosts of battles come to life Aug 17, 2008
2085746 Confederate soldiers hold off Union forces during a re-enactment of the Battle of Big Black River Bridge, a battle fought May 17, 1863, as part of the Vicksburg Campaign. Vicksburg fell July 4 and was a major turning point in the war because it divided the Confederacy at the Mississippi River ... (Globe Gazette photo by Teresa Prince) MASON CITY Participants in the Civil War Battle & Encampment in East Park were busy putting up defense barricades Saturday morning in preparation for the... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
'The Dreamer Remembered' Aug 14, 2008
Vicksburg church to commemorate MLK's historic visit ... VICKSBURG Raised by a domestic worker in the segregated South, Nelsie Lee Mitchell never thought life for blacks would get any better ... Pleasant Green Baptist Church in Vicksburg provided space for civil rights workers to meet, and many of its members attended the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 March on Washington. (The Clarion-Ledger)
RSW - SALES CONSULTANT - Jackson / Vicksburg, MS Aug 14, 2008
Build a career with the youngest retailer ever to reach $90. The Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, with over 2,192 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. (The Clarion-Ledger)
