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Secrets to Living Past 100: YMCA’s Bob Cunny Shares His Story

Wednesday, October 15 by Amanda Harris

At 101 years old, Robert “Bob” Cunny still greets each day with energy, curiosity, and gratitude — and he says those might just be the secrets to his long and active life. A familiar face at the Vicksburg YMCA, Cunny recently joined The Anna and... Read More.

Vicksburg Mayor Highlights City’s Role in Mississippi’s Growth during Statewide Panel

Wednesday, October 8 by Amanda Harris

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 2025Vicksburg Mayor Highlights City’s Role in Mississippi’s Growth during Statewide PanelVICKSBURG, Miss. — Vicksburg Mayor Willis Thompson told a statewide panel of Mississippi mayors this week that his city is working to become the state’s technology hub, pointing to early partnerships... Read More.

New Jimmy Carter Stamp Now Available

Friday, October 3 by Amanda Harris

The Jimmy Carter Forever Stamp Now Available at your local Post Office!MISSISSIPPI — The U.S. Postal Service commemorated the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter with the issuance of a commemorative stamp on what would have been his 101st birthday on October 1st.... Read More.

Classics in the Courtyard

Thursday, October 2 by Amanda Harris

SCHF to Host 18th Annual “Classics in the Courtyard”The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation (SCHF) is excited to announce the return of the 18th Annual Classics in the Courtyard. This popular fall series will feature live performances from local entertainers paired with delicious lunches from... Read More.

Every Car Should Have an AM Radio.. Congress is Working on it!

Thursday, September 25 by Amanda Harris

Some areas rely solely on AM/FM radio receivers as a form of information. From local news to weather to events, do you listen to your local radio stations to get that information? You hear from people all of the time that say they did... Read More.

Breaking News! 911 Outage

Thursday, September 25 by Amanda Harris

UPDATE******All have been restored******** All over the state of Mississippi, counties are without their emergency lines. 911 and administration lines are currently down statewide. This has impacted calls and emergency responses. Officials are working with AT&T to correct the problem. The outage is due to... Read More.

Mississippi Mud Monsters Lighting Up Pearl

Thursday, September 25 by Amanda Harris

It is a Grand New Southern Tradition. Trustmark Park is not only for Mississippi Mud Monsters baseball. Pearl, MS will welcome The Southern Lights, Mississippi’s newest winter tradition—an immersive holiday festival where winter wonder meets Southern soul. Held at the iconic Trustmark Park in Pearl,... Read More.

Get your Brats at Germanfest

Thursday, September 25 by Amanda Harris

The Lutheran Church of the Messiah began its annual Germanfest in 1988". The tradition continues as the 38th annual Germanfest at The Lutheran Church of the Messiah, 301 Cain Ridge Road, will be from 4 - 7pm on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Carry out... Read More.

City of Vicksburg Secures Homeland Security Grant to Strengthen Public Safety

Thursday, September 25 by Amanda Harris

Mayor Thompson: City of Vicksburg Secures Homeland Security Grant to Strengthen Public SafetyVICKSBURG, MS – Mayor Willis Thompson announced today that the Vicksburg Police Department has been awarded a $31,500 grant from the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security. The funds, provided through the Homeland... Read More.

Zane Bearrick Wanted For Questioning

Wednesday, September 24 by Amanda Harris

On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at approximately 8 a.m., officers with the Vicksburg Police Department responded to the Wyatt’s Gym on Manor Drive, in reference to a recording device found in the tanning booth area by a woman in the tanning bed.“I saw a... Read More.