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March 6, 2012
Siege Robotics is a FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition team in Vicksburg, Mississippi created in 2000 and has been participating in competitions ever since. The team is composed of students from Warren Central and St. Aloysius High Schools. Competitions have taken place in New Orleans, Orlando, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and Denver. The... more »
January 10, 2012
Please join us at our annual Black and White Banquet and Awards Ceremony! The event will take place on January 24, 2012 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Vicksburg Convention Center. The night will be full of food, drinks, dancing and fun as we present the Educator of the Year, Businesses of the Year and Ambassador of the Year. Tickets are $50 per person or $400 for a table of eight... more »
December 16, 2011
Alabama educator touts plan to beef up schoolsby Pamela Hitchins The Vicksburg Post Dec 15, 2011 Dr. Danna “Dee Dee” Jones, the principal of Somerville Road Elementary School in Decatur, Ala., addresses the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce at its monthly luncheon Wednesday about implementing The Leader in Me. (Pamela Hitchins) The best habits of leadership could be coming... more »
October 7, 2011
~~Reprinted from the Vicksburg Post~~by Manivanh Chanprasith~~ Oct 07, 2011 Dr. Elizabeth Duran Swinford What do you want to be when you grow up?Essentially, that’s the question sixth-graders across the Vicksburg Warren School District will be asked in surveys this month, the results of which will help determine which classes they will take during the next six years.“If... more »
October 7, 2011
~~Reprinted from the Vicksburg Post~~By Danny Barrett Jr~~Oct 05, 2011 Voter registration in Warren County ends at noon Saturday for the Nov. 8 general election as candidates and voters head into the last month before county and state offices are filled.Separately, two candidate forums are planned in upcoming weeks.On Saturday, the Warren County Circuit Clerk’s Office will be open... more »
August 26, 2011
~ Reprinted from The Vicksburg Post~ by Manivanh Chanprasith~ August 26, 2011~ Vicksburg Warren School District Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Duran Swinford’s two-year contract was extended by one year Thursday. “We told her she has done an excellent job,” said board president and District 2 trustee Zelmarine Murphy, who along with District 3 Trustee Jim Stirgus Jr.,... more »
August 26, 2011
Reprinted from The Vicksburg Post~by Don Brown~ August 20, 2011~ The Vicksburg Area Job Fair is one of the most important projects that the Vicksburg Warren Chamber of Commerce does. It brings together employers that are looking for a qualified individuals and our residents who are looking for gainful employment. We all know how difficult the job market is. At our 2011 Job Fair we... more »
August 25, 2011
Reprinted from The Vicksburg Post~ by Manivanh Chanprasith~August 24, 2011~ One year after Dr. Elizabeth Duran Swinford took the position of superintendent of the Vicksburg Warren School District, members of the Board of Trustees are “pleased” with her performance and are considering extending her two-year contract, board president Zelmarine Murphy said Tuesday night. ... more »
July 28, 2011
Reprinted from The Vicksburg Post~by Manivanh Chanprasith~Jul 23, 2011~Math scores for Vicksburg Warren School District’s nearly 9,000 students increased again this past school year, according to test scores released Friday by the Mississippi Department of Education.“I’m thrilled at the test scores,” VWSD Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Duran Swinford said. “We still have a lot of work to... more »
July 19, 2011
Facilities & Destinations Magazine announces its prestigious Facilities & Destinations 2011 Awards of Excellence Prime Site Winners. One of the recipients of this year's award is the Vicksburg Convention Center, Vicksburg, MS. The annual Meeting Industry event, conducted by the Facilities Media Group and voted on by planners of meetings, conventions, trade shows and other events, is a... more »
July 7, 2011
Leadership Vicksburg, a program presented by the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, is committed to providing leaders with a deeper understanding of the critical issues affecting Vicksburg and Warren County in an environment that develops individual leadership skills and encourages graduates to take their knowledge and experience into their workplace, their community and their... more »
July 6, 2011
A list of candidates on the ballot for the Aug. 2 primary. The general election is set for Nov. 8 Note: Independent candidates will not appear on primary ballots, only on the general election ballots *=Incumbents Warren County Board of Supervisors District 1John Arnold (R) Reed Birdsong (I) Jerry Briggs (I) Joe Channell (R) *David McDonald (R) District... more »
June 16, 2011
The Vicksburg Post wants to identify local residents who are making a difference for the better in our readership area.The newspaper is seeking nominees for 20 Under 40, a special section at the end of July to recognize up-and-coming community members. Nominees may be men or women in professional or other careers. The only stipulation is that they must not have celebrated their 40th birthdays... more »
May 31, 2011
JACKSON, MISS., Tuesday, May 31, 2011--- The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) would like to inform motorists of the following roadway information update. The Mississippi Department of Transportation is working in conjunction with the Corps of Engineers to provide accurate information regarding the high flood water at the Mississippi River. MDOT is continuously working to update... more »
May 27, 2011
132. That is the number of teen mothers between the ages of 10-17 who gave birth last year in Warren County. Accordingly, Mississippi has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the nation. The RealCare Baby program at the Child and Parent Center in Vicksburg is hoping to change that.The program, run by Prevention Specialist Terry Lockhart, uses five infant simulators and two pregnancy profile... more »
May 13, 2011
JACKSON, MISS., Friday, May 13, 2011—As flooding continues in the state, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has received a high volume of calls from the public about highway closure information. MDOT will activate the Call Center Traffic Information phone line for the public’s convenience at 5 p.m. today. The number is 1-866-521-MDOT (6368). The Call Center will operate... more »
May 13, 2011
With road closures in Vicksburg changing daily, the best way to stay up-to-date on road conditions in your area is to visit the MDOT website. You can also check the MDOT Traffic Map online or on your mobile device at http://www.mstraffic.com/mobile.WE DO NOT CURRENTLY ANTICIPATE ANY CLOSURES TO INTERSTATE 20 DUE TO THE FLOOD THROUGH LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI. THIS ROADWAY IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN... more »
May 12, 2011
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Mississippi to supplement the state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by flooding beginning on May 3, 2011, and continuing. The President's action makes federal funding available to affected... more »
May 9, 2011
VICKSBURG, MISS. (May 11, 2011): All traffic from the Port of Vicksburg will be rerouted via Sherman Avenue beginning Friday, May 13 based on projected river heights and survey data in addition to consultations with the City of Vicksburg. Please exercise caution when driving through residential areas.For more information contact the Warren County Port Commission at 601-631-0555 or visit www.... more »
March 7, 2011
Preview the list of those running for office in the upcoming Warren County elections. Dates and details will be updated as they become available. I-incumbents (D) Democrat (R) Republican (I) Independent• County prosecutor I-Ricky Johnson (D)• Chancery clerk Walter Osborne (D) Dawn Cain Barnes (R) Donna Farris Hardy (R) Doug Whittington (R) Alecia Ashley (I) Gene Thompson (I... more »
January 28, 2011
Cellular South, the largest privately held wireless provider in the U.S., announced the grand opening of its new retail store on Jan. 25 in Vicksburg to serve consumer and business customers’ wireless communications needs in the region.The new, state-of-the-art store, located at 2314 Iowa Blvd. features Cellular South’s latest wireless devices, smartphones and accessories, as well as the company’... more »
October 19, 2010
Entergy has been recognized as a leader in economic development by Site Selection magazine.With an ongoing focus on helping strengthen and support communities, Entergy goes beyond merely meeting the energy needs of its customers.For the third consecutive year, the corporation is being recognized as one of the top 10 utilities in North America for its work to support economic development in... more »
September 29, 2010
The Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce congratulates the Vicksburg, MS Courtyard Marriott for recognition as one of the most outstanding Marriott facilities in the country.Marriott International, Inc has awarded the Courtyard Vicksburg the Platinum Award for outstanding guest service in 2010. The Courtyard Vicksburg ranked #1 out of 747 Courtyard hotels in the nation. Marriott... more »
August 23, 2010
Hinds Community College in Vicksburg, MS, sees an increase in student enrollment and sets a new record for student population.Hinds Community College enrolled 13,000 credit students for the first time in history, a 10.9 percent increase over this time last year. Classes started Monday; late registration ends on FridayThe college has 14,133 “full-time equivalent” students, up 9.2... more »
August 11, 2010
Vicksburg's Linda Fondren, owner of Shape Up Sisters and a member of the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, is featured on CNN for her efforts with Shape Up Vicksburg.Linda Fondren, owner of Shape Up Sisters and founder of Shape Up Vicksburg, has been featured as in a CNN Hero segment. The segment focuses on how Fondren is inspiring Vicksburg residents to get in shape.Story... more »
