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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.

Divine Donuts Closes Its Doors on Clay

Wednesday, September 24 by Amanda Harris

On Wednesday, October 24, 2025, Divine Donuts on Clay Street announced that they will be closing their doors after 45 years serving Vicksburg. Divine Donuts, originally Shipley's Donuts, has been opened since 1979. In 2016, Becky Curry Yelverton parted ways with the franchise and... Read More.

Mayfield to Host Nov. 3 Town Hall on Power, Infrastructure, and Education

Wednesday, September 24 by Amanda Harris

Ward 1 Alderman T.J. Mayfield will hold a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, at Springhill Church, 815 Mission 66 in Vicksburg. The event will focus on key issues affecting the community, including recurring power outages, infrastructure needs, and education. Joining... Read More.

Finland, Can You Hear Us?

Tuesday, September 23 by Amanda Harris

Mark Jones, owner of WVBG 1490 AM/107.7 FM and V105.5 FM in Vicksburg, didn’t expect to hear from a listener nearly 5,000 miles away. But earlier this month, an email from Finland surprised him with proof that his small-town station had reached across the... Read More.

Live up to date arrests in Vicksburg, MS

Friday, September 19 by Amanda Harris

From the Desk of the Vicksburg Police ChiefAs your Chief of Police, it is my honor to serve the citizens of Vicksburg alongside the dedicated men and women of the Vicksburg Police Department. Together, our mission is to protect, serve, and partner with our... Read More.

City of Vicksburg Adopts FY26 Budget: Mayor Thompson Outlines Fiscal Recovery, Investments in Safety

Friday, September 19 by Amanda Harris

City of Vicksburg Adopts FY26 Budget: Mayor Thompson Outlines Fiscal Recovery, Investments in Safety VICKSBURG, Miss. – The City of Vicksburg has adopted a $33 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026, a move Mayor Willis Thompson says continues the city’s recovery from years of financial... Read More.

V105.5: The Heartbeat of Vicksburg’s Airwaves

Thursday, August 7 by Amanda Harris

Published by Alyssa LickFor nearly two decades, V105.5 FM has been more than just a radio station — it’s been a lifeline, a community champion, and the soundtrack to Vicksburg’s everyday life. Founded in August 2005 by local radio visionary Mark Jones, V105.5 emerged with... Read More.