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: Vicksburg Police Department officers responded

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. Mayor Flagss said via the

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 application to be placed on

Press Release from UMMC By: Rachel Vanderford, rvanderford@umc.edu Photos By: Jay Ferchaud/ UMMC Communications The University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry is piloting a new after-hours clinic in hopes of making the clinic a part of its standard operation.   Once a month, until the conclusion of the pilot in July, the school will run a dental clinic from 5-8 p.m.,

The City of Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen recognized two long-term employees at its meeting on Monday. Mayor George Flaggs recognized Derrick Holt, a captain for the Vicksburg Fire Department, for 25 years of service. Dewayne Smith, an officer for the Vicksburg Police Department, was recognized for his 25 years of service. The board meeting also included some new

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, the VPD released a partial

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 numerous shootings that took place

  This Monday at the Warren County Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board and the Exchange Club of Vicksburg joined to declare April, Prevention of Child Abuse Month in Warren County. The Board welcomed Executive Director Avis Phillips and praised her and the Exchange Club’s efforts in combating child abuse over the years. “Your staff is very committed,” expressed Board

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 are deceased and is not

Press Release from Mississippi Department of Health: JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is proud to join health departments and organizations across the nation to recognize “National Public Health Week” from April 1-7, 2024. This annual observance highlights the importance of public health and its impact on communities both here in Mississippi and nationwide. National Public Health Week is