Ben Martin

1 week ago | vicksburgpost.com | Ben Martin

Published 6:23 pm Monday, April 14, 2025 City of Vicksburg, Warren County, state and federal officials held a joint press conference Monday regarding impending flooding in areas around the county. Emergency teams from multiple agencies are working together to address public safety during the coming high water event. Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs, Jr. opened the conference. “The safety and well-being of our community remain our top priority,” he said.

1 week ago | vicksburgpost.com | Ben Martin

Published 6:58 pm Friday, April 11, 2025 For Vicksburg residents who have been missing hitting the lanes after the River City’s lone bowling alley closed in 2024, Sunday will bring relief as Fun Lanes Bowling Alley will officially open at Vicksburg Mall. Owner Brian Weaver said he is excited to officially open for business after months of preparing the space for the general public. “We’re very excited,” Weaver said. “And of course we are going to keep it family friendly; no alcohol, no beer.

2 weeks ago | vicksburgpost.com | Ben Martin

Published 2:22 pm Thursday, April 10, 2025 Caleb Tillotson is busy preparing to open The Biscuit, a restaurant located in the former home of The Biscuit Company in downtown Vicksburg. “It’s always been the dream,” Tillotson said. “I’ve always been in the restaurant industry, and that’s always been in the back of my mind, coming back to opening a restaurant somewhere.”When the building was no longer in use after its closure in 2024, Tillotson saw the opportunity to make his dream come true.

2 weeks ago | vicksburgpost.com | Ben Martin

Published 6:53 am Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Gibson United Methodist Church’s annual Easter Egg Factory will close out this year’s production Wednesday. Church volunteers, many of whom have been a part of the egg-making effort for decades, gather annually before Easter to mix, measure and mold the eggs. Eggs may be purchased for $3 each and can be personalized free of charge. All proceeds from the sale go to missions. Candy eggs may be ordered by calling 601-636-2604 or 601-415-4428.

2 weeks ago | vicksburgpost.com | Ben Martin

Published 2:36 pm Tuesday, April 8, 2025 The Warren County Board of Supervisors approved $235,000 to be spent on improvements to the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library during Monday’s regular meeting. David Scott is the director of the library. “We’re refreshing, revamping, and reorganizing the whole downstairs,” he said. A large portion of the cost will be replacing worn-out shelving that has been in use since the library opened in 1978.