Vicksburg Daily News - Warren Central High School softball team fell short on Thursday in game one against South Panola in a 10-0 loss. The Lady Vikes had trouble at bat as they failed to earn a solid hit in the loss. Game two will be played on Saturday at WC at 3 p.m. The post Lady Vikes took a loss in game one against South Panola appeared first on Vicksburg Daily News ..read more

Vicksburg Daily News - Warren Central High School is set to host tryouts for the girls’ basketball on May 13-14. Tryouts will be held in the WCHS Gym from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Additional information can be found on the flyer below: The post WCHS announces basketball tryouts appeared first on Vicksburg Daily News ..read more

Vicksburg Daily News - The Vicksburg Chamber Choir is holding an event on Tuesday, May 7th, at 7 p.m. Robyn Lea hosted a Coffee With… MaryKate Core, who discussed the upcoming session: The post Coffee With…Chamber Choir Series-Robyn Lea speaks with MaryKate Core appeared first on Vicksburg Daily News ..read more

Vicksburg Daily News - The countdown has begun for an evening of entertainment, community, and charitable giving as the P.D. Jones Foundation presents the 2nd annual Dream Girls in the Park Movie Festival. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 4, 2024, as downtown Vicksburg’s Washington Street Park transforms into a hub of excitement and celebration. Beginning at 4:00 PM, attendees will be treated to a lineup of live performances, delicious food, and vibrant vendor booths, all set against the picturesque backdrop of the Lower Mississippi Historic Scenic Byway. R&B artist Krista Overby w ..read more

Vicksburg Daily News - Top Dollar Pawn, home of three garishly painted gorillas, has been sold to a new owner. The Vicksburg landmark that is most famous for the brightly colored gorillas out front has changed ownership. Joan Tremaine and her husband Phil, with the unwavering support of the community, opened and operated the pawn shop some 40 years ago. “My husband came up with the gorillas and we had to fight city hall to keep them,” said Tremaine. “They passed an ordinance that said there couldn’t be any garish colors on the main streets coming into Vicksburg. But we won because we were g ..read more

Vicksburg Daily News - A Texas man has been arrested for the murder of an elderly couple in Meridian, Mississippi. Maurice Christie, of San Antonio, Texas, is charged with two counts of Capital Murder and three counts of Possession of Controlled Substances. 97-year-old Miles Herrington and 94-year-old Ina Herrington were killed in their home last week. Christie’s bond was denied on Tuesday and he faces the maximum sentence which is the death penalty if convicted. The post Man arrested for killing an elderly couple appeared first on Vicksburg Daily News ..read more

Vicksburg Daily News - Catfish Row Museum has a new exhibit showcasing Vicksburg’s Civil Rights Legacy. Go check out this amazing experience called “Voices of the Movement: Vicksburg’s Civil Rights Legacy.” The exhibit focuses on the incredible activists & events from Vicksburg, Mississippi. “Join us as we delve into the rich history of courage, resilience, and determination that shaped the Civil Rights Movement in this remarkable city.” The exhibit is located at the museum at 913 Washington Street. It is open from Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The post New Exhibit Sh ..read more

Vicksburg Daily News - The Raymond Country Fair is happening this Saturday. You can learn more about the fair on their website! Admission is free and there will be live entertainment, face painting, a balloon artist, and a train ride! Kids and adults will all have a blast! There will be food trucks, artists, craftsmen, with all sorts of unique and interesting items at the vendor booths. If you’re a thrill seeker you can try out the mechanical bull. The post Raymond Country Fair Happening This Saturday appeared first on Vicksburg Daily News ..read more

Vicksburg Daily News - Press Release from Warren County Fire Department: May 1, 2024: Warren County Fire Service units were dispatched to a structure fire on Red Oak Drive in southern Warren County. Units arrived quickly and were able to contain the fire to one side of the structure. All occupants and pets made it out with no harm. We want to thank Warren County deputies for their assistance in aiding pets out of the structure. No injuries were reported with this scene. The post Warren County Fire Department, Deputies Respond To Structure Fire appeared first on Vicksburg Da ..read more

Vicksburg Daily News - Attention alligator hunting enthusiasts: applications for the 2024 Private Waters alligator season are now open! Choose between online or mail-in options until July 1. Private Lands Season runs from August 30 to September 23. For Public Waters, apply from June 3 to June 10, with the season running from August 30 to September 9. For more info, visit MDWFP. You won’t want to miss out on this thrilling opportunity! The post Private Waters Alligator Hunting Season Applications Open In Mississippi appeared first on Vicksburg Daily News ..read more