List of City Sponsorships for 2024

VICKSBURG, MS – The following is a list of tax dollars the Board of Mayor and Aldermen spent for various events and organizations in 2024. All sponsorships et al. were voted on pursuant to Section 17-3-1 and Section 17-3-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, or pursuant to Mississippi Code Annotated 21-19-65, as amended. This list does not include advertising for employment with the city and/or billings.

1-10-24

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $250.00 from Bayou Independent Wrestling

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $750.00 from Calvin’s Entertainment for the 3rd Annual Pre-Valentine’s Day Ball

Approve request from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and Birthday Committee, Sponsorship Application in the amount of $250.00

2-5-24

Approve the following request for permission for Run Thru History on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Sponsorship Application in the amount of $1,000.00

2-23-24

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $75.00 from Vicksburg Assembly #110 for the 2nd Annual “Golden Tea Party”

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $2,000.00 from Miss Mississippi Corporation for a Tennis Tournament on April 13, 2024 at Halls Ferry Park

3-4-24

Ratify Approval Sponsorship Application in the amount of $175.00 from Maddie Snow, Miss Key to the South for the Miss Mississippi Outstanding Teen Competition

Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient Gamma Pi Alumni Association in the amount of $5,000.00 for sponsorship of an ad for their 75th Anniversary Souvenir Booklet.

3-18-24

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $675.00 from the Vicksburg Post for the 2024 “A Salute To Our Frontline Heroes and First Responders” Edition.

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $250.00 from Linda Banchetti for the 2024 Lake Fest at Eagle Lake.

Ratify approval of Sponsorship Application in the amount of $350.00 from Brelynn Beck, Miss Vicksburg, for the Miss Mississippi Competition.

Approve request from Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation for allocation of matching funds in the amount of $15,750.00 for Spring/Summer Programming.

3-25-24

Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient Vicksburg Dodgers Baseball in the amount of $1,000.00 for sponsorship for the team’s participation in the Grand Slam World Series.

Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient Warren County Bulls Hoops in the amount of $1,000.00 for sponsorship of the team’s participation in basketball tournaments.

Approve the following request from Vicksburg Juneteenth Heritage Festival Committee. Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient in the amount of $1,000.00 for sponsorship

4-1-24

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $250.00 from Robert Jones on behalf of P.D. Jones Foundation for Movie Festival in the Park Event

4-10-24

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $8,000.00 from H.J. “Winky” Freeman on behalf of Miss Mississippi Teen Organization

Approve the following from Airrica Bowman-Coleman for Paint Vicksburg Purple Sponsorship Application in the amount of $150.00

4-25-24

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $1,000.00 from Heather Hunt on behalf of Ergon Refining, Inc. for 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament.

Authorize contribution for support of a local economic development organization Vicksburg-Warren Retirement Development Program in the amount of $5,000.00. Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $60,000.00.

5-6-24

Approve the following Sponsorship Applications from the Vicksburg Post for 2024 Vicksburg Graduation Section in the amount of $225.00 and the 2024 Memorial Day Section in the amount of $225.00.

5-20-24

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $45,000.00 from W. David Blackledge on behalf of Miss Mississippi Corporation for Miss Mississippi Competition.

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $500.00 from Elmira Ratliff on behalf of Vicksburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for their Annual Jabberwock Event.

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $1,000.00 from Ellen Hambrick on behalf of Royal Entertainment for their 2nd Annual River City Comedy Explosion Tour.

6-3-24

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $250.00 from Alonzo Stevens on behalf of American Legion Tyner 5 Ford Post 213 for their Charles Scott Memorial Golf Tournament

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $590.00 from Mark Jones (Owensville Radio WVBG 107.7 FM) for Warren Central and Vicksburg High School football games in August and September.

6-17-24

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $325.00 from Wendy Mize on behalf of Delta Business Journal for Mayoral Spotlight July Edition 2024.

6-21-24

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $250.00 from Gayla Carpenter-Sanders on behalf of The Pearl Connection for their “Soaring in Service with a Hat-A-Tude” Event

7-1-24

Ratify Approval of Sponsorship Application in the amount of $2,500.00 from Deborah Delgado on behalf of MS Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials.

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $5,000.00 from Mark T. Buys on behalf of The Red Carpet Bowl Committee.

7-10-24

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $500.00 from Claudia Taylor on behalf of Vicksburg Family Development Service for their 1st Annual Backyard BBQ Grill-Off.

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $250.00 from Jillian Hearn on behalf of The Vicksburg Post for their Annual Playmakers’ Football Magazine.

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $200.00 from Thomas Sandles on behalf of King Solomon Baptist Church for their 10th Annual Family Empowerment Weekend.

7-25-24

Approve the following from United Way of West Central Mississippi on behalf of Vicksburg Warren Youth Development Center, Sponsorship application in the amount of $500.00 for City Wide Pep Rally.

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $5,000.00 from Jeff Richburg for Central MS Cornhole & Good Times Event.

8-5-24

Katie Ray on behalf of Waterview Casino & Hotel in the amount of $250.00 for the 2nd Annual Breast Cancer Benefit Golf Tournament.

Brenda Tucker on behalf of Vicksburg Warren School Special Education Department in the amount of $250.00.

Twana Rigsby on behalf of Jackson State University Development Foundation in the amount of $1,500.00 for Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon.

Rev. Linda Sweezer Rowster on behalf of The House of Peace Worship Church International in the amount of $250.00 for Pastors, Ministers, and Leaders Conference.

8-8-24

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $250.00 from Coach Maurice Gilliam on behalf of Vicksburg High School Soccer Booster Club

8-23-24

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $250.00 from Porter’s Chapel Academy Athletics Program

9-3-24

Approve sponsorship in the amount of $250.00 to Ewell Investments, LLC Project A.I.M.

9-10-24

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $300.00 from Metro-Jackson Alcorn Alumni Chapter for radio advertising.

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $250.00 from Sandlot Legends Baseball.

Approve Sponsorship Request in the amount of $8,000 from Main Street for Mississippi Municipal League (MML) Small Town Conference on October 9-10, 2024.

9-16-24

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $575.00 from Jillian Hearn on behalf of The Vicksburg Post for its annual 2025 Live Vicksburg Chamber Guide Magazine.

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $100.00 from John Walls, Jr. on behalf of Alcorn State University Alumni Association for their 13th Annual Alcorn Purple and Gold Golf Tournament.

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $6,000.00 from Marcus Ward on behalf of Alcorn State University Foundation Development, LLC for 2024 Football Video Scoreboard Plus Ribbons Advertising (Logo Rotation) in the amount of $6,000.00.

Approve request from Community Council of Warren County for allocation of funds in the amount of $27,000.00 on behalf of the frail elderly in the City of Vicksburg and Warren County.

9-25-24 (This meetings minutes have not been finalized at the time of this report)

Approve the following from Raymond Banks: 1. Sponsorship Application in the amount of $800.00 for Hoodvenchy Runway Weekend. Permission to use Washington Street Park on September 28, 2024 and block street in front of park from 3pm – 10pm.

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $250.00 from Stacey Mahoney on behalf of Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation for Over the River Run Event.

Approve request from Travelers Rest Christian Academy for allocation of matching funds in the amount of $10,000.00 (Allotment 2 of 2 as per Resolution Agreement approved by the Board August 15, 2022).

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $5,000.00 from Marcus Ward on behalf of Alcorn State University Foundation, Inc. for the Inauguration of Dr. Tracy M. Cook, 21st President of Alcorn State University.

Authorize Mayor to execute Contract with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Recipient Rainbow Farms, Inc./Mississippi Therapeutic Riding Center in the amount of $1,000.00 for sponsorship of their therapeutic riding center and to assist special needs individuals in attending the National Snaffle Bid World Championship Show.

10-7- 24 (This meetings minutes have not been finalized at the time of this report)

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $590.00 from Mark Jones on behalf of Owensville Radio WVBG 107.7 FM and Lendsi Radio WVBG 105.5 for Warren Central and Vicksburg High School football games in October and November.

10-10-24 (This meetings minutes have not been finalized at the time of this report)

Approve request from Launo Moore / Melissa Blackburn on behalf of the Fostoria Neighborhood Association for Vicksburg Porchfest in the Historic Fostoria Neighborhood Event. Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $5,000.00.

Approve request from Scottie Montgomery on behalf of Sobriety Trained Officers Representing Mississippi (S.T.O.R.M.) for matching funds in the amount of $5,000.00 for their Fall Conference.

10-24-24 (This meetings minutes have not been finalized at the time of this report)

Approve Sponsorship Application in the amount of $1,500.00 from Alvin Moore on behalf of Alcorn State University A-Club Alumni Association.

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