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Man Charged in April 27 Shooting on Arcadia Street

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — A Vicksburg man has been arrested in connection with an April 27 shooting that left two people injured on Arcadia Street, according...

(L) Lekeisha Henderson and (R)Tiaira Moore Chief Jones and Capt. Billings (Photos by David Day)

Crime1 month ago

Two arraigned in Superior Crab shooting

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Two people have been arraigned in the shooting at Superior Crab Monday night. Judge Angela Carpenter presided over the arraignment and set...

Crime1 month ago

Court overturns sexual battery convictions, affirms child pornography sentences in Vicksburg case

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — A Mississippi appellate court has overturned two life sentences handed to a Vicksburg man convicted of sexual battery, citing insufficient evidence to...

Watermark Vicksburg's Amber Morton and Daryll Hollingsworth Photo by Don Hill

News1 month ago

Metal nights and morning bites: Watermark Vicksburg keeps it fresh

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — From thrash metal legends Exhorder to Jazz brunch, it’s been a busy, ever-evolving year for Amber Morton and Daryl Hollingsworth, owners of...

News1 month ago

Kuhn Memorial Civil Rights Park gets revitalization green light

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Shape Up Mississippi received approval from the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to collaborate on the revitalization of the Kuhn Memorial Civil...

Shooting at Superior Crab May 5 2025 screenshot from live

Crime1 month ago

Shooting at Superior Crab leaves one injured; two in custody

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — A woman was shot during an altercation inside the restroom of Superior Crab restaurant around 7 p.m. Monday evening, according to Vicksburg...

News1 month ago

Thompson calls for shared power, transparent leadership

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Mayoral candidate Willis Thompson is urging Vicksburg residents to embrace a community-first mindset, saying the future of Vicksburg depends on collective action—not...

Just Plain Fun1 month ago

Porter’s Chapel seniors prank headmaster; put school up for sale

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Porter’s Chapel Academy seniors pulled off a lighthearted prank last weekend by listing the school for sale and surprising their headmaster with...

History1 month ago

At this place: the Sprague

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Built in 1901, the Sprague was once the world’s largest steam-powered sternwheeler towboat. Nicknamed “Big Mama,” it was capable of pushing 56...

Events1 month ago

Malcolm Butler Football Camp registration now open

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Registration is now open for the 11th annual Malcolm Butler Football Camp, set for Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Vicksburg High...