Over the past few weeks, the Vicksburg Daily News has conducted interviews with the candidates vying for the position of Ward One Alderman. This position, left vacant by the untimely passing of longtime Alderman Michael Mayfield, holds significant importance for the community. A special election will be held on Thursday, May 9th, in Ward One. Ten candidates qualified for the

There will be a free expungement clinic in Vicksburg at the Vicksburg Municipal Court to assist individuals with representing themselves in expunging their criminal records. The event is being hosted by the Magnolia Bar Association.  Other sponsors include the Vicksburg Municipal Court, the Vicksburg Police Department, Judge Toni Terrett of the Ninth Judicial District, the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project (MVLP)

Warren County Sheriff’s Deputies along with numerous other agencies captured a murder suspect out of Webster (near Houston), Texas this morning after an all night manhunt. Yesterday afternoon law enforcement was informed a murder suspect from Webster, Texas may be in our area driving a vehicle that belonged to their victim. The vehicle, a black Nissan Altima with Texas plates

According to the Mississippi Dept. of Public Safety, this week is national ‘Our Roads, Our Safety’ week, a national campaign emphasizing the importance of road safety when sharing the highways with 18-wheelers and other large trucks. The Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division and Motor Carrier Unit are actively participating in this week trying to create safer roadways for everyone. These units

This Mother’s Day, celebrate your mom with a morning of delicious food at Cocktails 101. Their special Mother’s Day Brunch is set for Sunday, May 12th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your mom and the whole family to enjoy a delicious spread featuring brunch favorites like flaky biscuits and their renowned brunch quesadillas. The cost is $16 per

If you’re a taco lover, then you’re going to love this new food truck! Triple J’s PizzaTaco food truck will open its doors on Tuesday (May 7). The grand ribbon-cutting ceremony will happen at 3429 Halls Ferry Rd. From BBQ to fajita, birria, and more, the truck offers a variety of mouthwatering taco creations, promising something everyone will enjoy! To

Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace and numerous deputies along with a K-9 unit from the Vicksburg Police Department are searching an area west of Hwy27 and east of China Grove, south of Gibson Road. They are looking for an individual who is a suspect in a murder out of west Texas. His vehicle was found on China Grove earlier today.

Maddox Lynch: Photo by Richard Miller

Warren Central High School’s softball season came to an end after a 10-0 loss in game three to South Panola. Senior Kamryn Morson had the Lady Vikes lone hit of the night as they finished with a 22-8 record under head coach Brian Ellis. WC will graduate seven seniors which include Adalyn Anderson, Kamryn Morson, Sarah Cameron Fancher, Makayla Jackson,

Three new county fire trucks were unveiled at an event this morning in front of the courthouse. The Warren County Fire Service, in a significant step towards enhancing community safety, unveiled their three new trucks at an event this morning on Grove Street at the Courthouse. The brand-new vehicles were obtained with a federal grant, a partial grant from Mike

An investigation is ongoing after a human leg was discovered inside a Rankin County Lake. On Sunday, a group of kids were fishing at Primos Lake off Mangum Road when they spotted a human leg with a sock on it at around 7:15 p.m. Police arrived on the scene after the kids called 911 and the body part was taken

Sherman Academy of Excellence kicked off its highly anticipated Book Fair today! It runs all week long! Don’t forget to stop by and support a wonderful cause. Students and staff are encouraged to attend! Families are invited to attend the book fair Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:00 for special Book Fair Family hour. This designated time allows families to bond

The United States Postal Service is holding a “Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive” on Saturday, May 11. All you have to do is put non-perishable food donations on top of your mailbox. You can also drop off donations at the USPS on Pemberton.  

The Warren County Fire Services held its annual crawfish boil on Saturday and awarded several responders for excellent service. Awards were given out to the responders who took the most calls. Mitch Lange and Zach Hearn tied for receiving 119 calls. Chuck Tate received an award for taking 129 calls. Marquise Holmes received an award for taking 139 calls. A

Coffee With…Chamber Concert Series – Robyn Lea speak with Richard Culpepper. The Vicksburg Chamber Choir is holding an event on Tuesday, May 7th, at 7 p.m. Robyn Lea hosted a Coffee With… Richard Culpepper, who discussed the upcoming session: