The Vicksburg Post

On May 4, 1883, John Gordon Cashman launched the inaugural edition of the Vicksburg Evening Post from a second-floor office on Washington Street. This venture stemmed from his decision, made without consulting anyone, to start a new newspaper, as he mentioned in a letter to his wife, Fannie, dated March 26, 1883. At that time, he was employed at a morning newspaper but found the exhausting night shifts detrimental to his health and eyesight. He assured Fannie that his new project would be an evening publication, which would involve minimal nighttime work. Cashman chose the name Vicksburg Evening Post to set it apart from the leading morning newspaper of the era. The type for his first editions was painstakingly set by hand from written manuscripts and printed on a manual flatbed press, highlighting a stark contrast to today's digital publishing methods.

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VWSD among school districts affected by Trump freeze; $8.3 million balance remains on late liquidation - The Vicksburg Post

6 days ago | vicksburgpost.com | Blake Bell

Published 6:09 pm Friday, April 18, 2025 The Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) is among the many Mississippi districts holding its breath after the Trump administration issued a freeze on $137 million in federal money okayed under President Joe Biden.
Fitch asks Congress to limit role of PBMs in pharma - The Vicksburg Post

6 days ago | vicksburgpost.com | Blake Bell

Published 6:06 pm Friday, April 18, 2025 JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI – Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch joined a coalition of 39 state and territory attorneys general this week in sending a letter to congressional leadership urging them to pass legislation that would prohibit pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning or operating pharmacies.
Federal employees need our support amid uncertainty from DC - The Vicksburg Post

6 days ago | vicksburgpost.com | Blake Bell

Published 12:07 am Friday, April 18, 2025 It feels like each new week of 2025 brings more scary news for federal workers, of whom we have many in Vicksburg, thanks to government jobs being slashed by President Donald Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This week, it would appear AmeriCorps is next up on the proverbial chopping block, and our community’s reaction has been far from lax.
Flood prep continues: river expected to crest Wednesday - The Vicksburg Post

1 week ago | vicksburgpost.com | Blake Bell

Published 2:37 pm Thursday, April 17, 2025 Warren County Emergency Management Agency officials have pushed back the expected timeline for the Mississippi River to crest as a result of floodwaters making their way south. Warren County EMA Director John Elfer said original forecasts projected the river would crest at 47.5 feet Saturday; however, newer models predict the crest will come Wednesday, April 23, at 48 feet.
Head Start pauses application acceptance; officials urging public to act - The Vicksburg Post

1 week ago | vicksburgpost.com | Blake Bell

Published 7:54 pm Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Members of the Mississippi Head Start Board are urging state residents to reach out to their elected officials this week after receiving news that applications for the 2025-26 program year have been paused. Board member and United Way of West Central Mississippi Executive Director Michele Connelly said the recent announcement affects both Early Head Start and Head Start programs.
City, ERDC partner for new water tower - The Vicksburg Post

1 week ago | vicksburgpost.com | Blake Bell

Published 5:29 pm Tuesday, April 15, 2025 The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen during its regular meeting April 7 unanimously approved a resolution to pay 20% toward a new water tower in south Vicksburg that would also serve the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), if needed. Lucy DeRossette, who writes grant proposals for the city, said the tower would serve Vicksburg residents, but would also provide peace of mind for ERDC officials.
PCA repeats as MAIS District 4-3A track champion - The Vicksburg Post

1 week ago | vicksburgpost.com | Ernest Bowker

Published 5:30 pm Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Porter’s Chapel Academy went the distance to secure its second straight MAIS District 4-3A boys track and field championship. The Eagles won all three distance races — the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 meters — and then hung on to a slim lead by winning the meet-closing 4×400 meter relay to claim the team championship at Tuesday’s meet at Vicksburg High School.
Vikings engineer another midseason turnaround to claim region title - The Vicksburg Post

1 week ago | vicksburgpost.com | Ernest Bowker

Published 1:52 pm Tuesday, April 15, 2025 In late March and early April the world awakes from its winter slumber and comes alive as spring dawns. Warren Central’s baseball team is no exception. For the third year in a row the Vikings have ridden a hot streak to the MHSAA Region 2-6A championship. They beat Ridgeland 8-3 last Friday for their first region title threepeat since a run of five in a row from 1998-2002. Almost as remarkable as that feat is the pattern they’ve set in doing it.
Missy Gators snatch Region 2-6A track title with victory in final event - The Vicksburg Post

1 week ago | vicksburgpost.com | Ernest Bowker

Published 10:46 pm Monday, April 14, 2025 Heading into the final event Monday, the Vicksburg Missy Gators had one job — win the race, win the MHSAA Region 2-6A track and field championship. “They understood the assignment,” Vicksburg coach Deatra Cable said with a smile. The Missy Gators’ 4×400 meter relay team of McKenzy Edmond, Xhiareia Darensburg, Raylyn Parson and To’Nia Taylor took care of business.
Baseball Roundup: Tallulah tops PCA; Warren Central beats St. Andrew's - The Vicksburg Post

1 week ago | vicksburgpost.com | Ernest Bowker

Published 10:38 pm Monday, April 14, 2025 The top of Tallulah Academy’s lineup had a day almost as perfect as the 80-degree temperatues and sunny skies that embraced Mississippi in a warm spring hug on Monday. Luke Moberley, J.T. McDaniel and Tripp Gayle — the Nos. 1, 2 and 3 batters in the lineup — were a combined 9-for-10 at the plate, with seven RBIs and 12 runs scored as the Trojans beat Porter’s Chapel Academy 14-4 in the first half of a home-and-home series.