VPD reports a vehicle was stolen and quickly recovered
In a press release, the VPD is reporting a stolen vehicle from Waterview Casino that was quickly recovered. Car Stolen at Casino On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 11:48 p.m., officers responded to WaterView Casino, 3990 Washington Street, for a reported stolen vehicle. According to the report, the owner had lost his key fob, which […]
Statehouse report for Week #13
This was the thirteenth week of the 2024 legislative session. Wednesday, March 27 marked the deadline for original floor action on House appropriations and revenue bills. The Appropriations Committee and the Ways and Means Committee took up several bills to meet this week’s deadline. The Mississippi School Resource Officers School Safety, or MS ROSS, Act […]
VPD reports four shootings in three days
The Vicksburg Police Department has released information on four separate shooting events that happened over the Easter Weekend. Although the press release says “three shooting calls” it goes on to report four incidents: shooting in a Levee Street parking lot shooting into an occupied vehicle shooting at Whataburger shooting on Farmer The press release says: […]
Attorney Thames is hired by the city, Nailor resigns
The City of Vicksburg has hired attorney Lee Thames as the associate City Attorney. Current city attorney Kim Nailor has announced her resignation. In a press release today, the City of Vicksburg announced that Lee Thames has been hired as an associate city attorney. Current city attorney Kim Nailor has resigned, effective April 19, 2024. […]
Joseph Williams of Rocket Cab announces his candidacy for Ward One Alderman
In a statement emailed to the Vicksburg Daily News, local businessman and owner of Rocket Cab, John Williams announced his candidacy for the position of Ward One Alderman. Here is the email: “It is my wish that you be the first to know that on this date April 1, 2024, I officially submitted my Candidacy […]
VPD has yet to report shooting at Whataburger
A shooting at Whataburger on Sunday night has yet to be reported by the Vicksburg Police Department. Around 11 p.m., units with the Vicksburg Police Department responded to Whataburger on Halls Ferry, where countless people reported shots were fired. The VPD has yet to release information about that call to the public. On Saturday morning, […]
City reports 247 arrest records for March of 2024
The City of Vicksburg has released arrest records for the month of March 2024. The release reports 227 arrest records, with the largest single category being “Capias” warrants. A Capias warrant is one issued by the judge for someone not paying a fine or following court orders. The list does not include any of the […]
Vicksburg Police Department reminds people of Active Fines and Warrants Database – are you on there?
The Vicksburg Police Department has reminded people of the Active Fines and Warrants Database in a social media post. You can access the database here to search if you or people you may know are on the list. The alphabetical list currently has 12,822 separate entries reflecting fines and Warrants. The list includes people who […]
Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce Welcome 24 New Members
Vicksburg -Warren County Chamber of Commerce Welcomes 24 New Members The Vicksburg—Warren Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the addition of twenty-four new members during January and February. This surge in membership includes a diverse array of businesses, each bringing unique market offerings to the City of Vicksburg and Warren County. The latest additions […]
Telecommunicator Spotlight – Paige Cook
National Telecommunicators Week is coming up in April. Vicksburg Warren 911 has several telecommunication professionals who work day and night to keep you safe. This series of articles will highlight each one. Today we are featuring Paige Cook. Paige Cook has been at Vicksburg Warren E-911 for 11 years. She first started at Culkin Fire […]