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Monthly Local News(November)

Tuesday, November 25 by Amanda Harris

Tune in to V105.5 FM or NewsTalk 107.7 FM/1490 AM or stream vicksburgradio.com to hear more about these stories!11/26/25 If your family is from Vicksburg and you have kinfolk named Robinson, Miller or Bell, authorities in Pima County, Arizona, may have found a... Read More.

New Miss Vicksburg and Miss Key to the South Crowned in Vicksburg Saturday

Saturday, November 22 by Amanda Harris

On November 22, several talented young women competed for the titles of Miss Vicksburg and Miss Key to the South at Warren Central High School. The titleholders will represent the City of Vicksburg at the Miss Mississippi Scholarship Competition in June.The program opened with... Read More.

Amazon Announces $3 Billion Data Center Project in Vicksburg

Thursday, November 20 by Amanda Harris

Amazon Announces $3 Billion Data Center Project in VicksburgInvestment Marks Largest in Warren County History VICKSBURG, Miss. — Amazon Web Services (AWS) will invest $3 billion to build new data center operations in Vicksburg and Warren County, local and state officials announced Thursday. The project—the... Read More.

SNAP is Back!

Thursday, November 13 by Amanda Harris

The Mississippi Department of Human Services Mark Jones, Chief Communications Officer (769) 209-5552 [email protected]JACKSON, MS – Following official guidance from the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) will issue full November SNAP benefits as soon as... Read More.

RISE GMI (Free Money in Warren County)

Tuesday, November 11 by Amanda Harris

The charitable foundation “RISE GMI” is going to give a GUARANTEEED MINIMUM INCOME (GMI) to some struggling people in 3 counties in the United States. The income will be $1,500 per month for 16 straight months to 550 low-income individuals or families in Mercer... Read More.

1 in 2 Americans Has Diabetes or Prediabetes

Tuesday, November 4 by Amanda Harris

November is American Diabetes Month®—and all donations will be matched up to the campaign total of $150,000 to raise awareness and support for the millions affected by diabetes—because it all matters. 1 in 2 Americans Has Diabetes or Prediabetes: Save Lives with a Matched Gift this American... Read More.

FBI Arrests 20 in Widespread Mississippi Law Enforcement Corruption Case

Friday, October 31 by Amanda Harris

Fourteen current and former law enforcement officers and six alleged co-conspirators have been arrested on federal drug-related charges following an extensive FBI sting that spanned multiple counties in the Mississippi Delta, officials announced Thursday. Among those arrested were Washington County Sheriff Milton Gaston, Humphreys County... Read More.

Is 1490 WVBG (AM) a Haunted Radio Station?

Thursday, October 30 by Amanda Harris

1490 WVBG (AM) in Vicksburg, Mississippi, is a typical AM graveyard station with a news/talk format and 1 kW of power, maintaining a coverage radius of approximately 10 miles at night, according to owner Mark Jones. However, in September, DX’er Jim Solatie astonishingly captured... Read More.

Shutdown is over! But pantries still need help!

Tuesday, October 28 by Amanda Harris

Even though the Government shutdown is over, the food pantries still need the communities help for low income and homeless families.Here are the local pantries in the Vicksburg area that offer services to those in need and they are accepting your donations. If you... Read More.

Lock your Cars and put the Guns Away

Monday, October 27 by Amanda Harris

The Vicksburg Police Department is urging residents to take extra precautions to secure their firearms following a growing number of stolen gun reports across the city. From January 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, a total of 171 firearms have been reported stolen within... Read More.