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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Vicksburg, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 281 stories have been published about Vicksburg which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Vicksburg · VicksburgMiss Capital City Becky Williams crowned Miss Mississippi 2024100% Center coverage: 1 sourcesWilliams will go on to represent the state in the Miss America Competition.See the Story

Vicksburg · VicksburgVPD: Recent shootings appear to be related, 'not random acts' - The Vicksburg PostOfficials with Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) said Tuesday that a Monday-night incident on Grange Hall Road appears to be the latest in a string of related shootings, both in Vicksburg and the surrounding areas. “At 9:18 p.m. (Monday) officers of the Vicksburg Police Department responded to the area of the 300 block of Grange Hall Road in reference to shots fired,” VPD said. “Witnesses reported the occupants of a gray sedan were shooting at a…See the Story

Vicksburg · VicksburgMallett manslaughter trial underway in Vicksburg - The Vicksburg PostThe trial of Brooke Mallett, the mother accused of manslaughter in the death of her 3-year-old son Kaiden Mallett, began Monday in Vicksburg. Mallet is facing charges of manslaughter and culpable negligence in the child’s death, which occurred in April 2023. She initially faced a charge of murder – along with boyfriend John Duke Walker – before both suspects saw their charges decreased to manslaughter by a Grand Jury. A jury of nine women and th…See the Story

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Looking back at 1622 Washington Street: part 2 - The Vicksburg Post

The chamber started its fundraising campaign and, in January 1936, had raised all but $10,000 of their $100,000 goal. They hired architect Robert J. Perry Jr. of Dallas, who worked with local supervision provided by Vicksburg architect W. A. Stanton, and in March the plans were let out for bids. R. P. Farnsworth and Company was chosen and the Vicksburg Garment Factory, shirt plant of the M. Fine and Sons Manufacturing Company, was dedicated and…See the Story

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Vicksburg man arrested for possession of methamphetamine - The Vicksburg Post

Officers with Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) have arrested a local man for possession of methamphetamine. VPD said officers responded Wednesday to a local casino in reference to a “previous incident” and, while on scene, 22-year-old Joseph Hall, of Vicksburg, was arrested after it was discovered he was in possession of methamphetamine. Hall was arraigned in Vicksburg Municipal Court Friday and given a bond of $25,000. He was subsequently boun…See the Story

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Jury selection begins Monday in Mallet case - The Vicksburg Post

Jury selection in the trial of a mother accused of manslaughter in the death of her young child in 2023 is slated to begin Monday in Warren County Circuit Court. Brooke Mallett is accused of manslaughter by culpable negligence and two counts of child neglect in connection with the April 21, 2023, death. According to the indictment filed in August, Mallett’s young children, ages 3 and 5, walked away from their home. At the time of the incident, W…See the Story

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Williams, Jolly named final preliminary winners in Miss Mississippi Competition - The Vicksburg Post

Preliminary rounds of the 2024 Miss Mississippi Competition came to a close Friday night at the Vicksburg Convention Center with Miss Capital City Becky Williams and Miss Rankin County Anna Leah Jolly winning in the evening gown and talent phases of the competition, respectively. Williams also won the talent preliminary Thursday evening. After hearing her name called a second time, Williams said she was “even more speechless.” Williams wore a cr…See the Story

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UPDATE: Vicksburg man arrested for murder; second suspect charged with accessory after the fact - The Vicksburg Post

Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) has made two arrests in connection with the shooting that took the life of a Vicksburg man last month on Locust Street. VPD said 58-year-old Bernard Brown was taken into custody Thursday for the Tuesday, May 28, shooting death of 45-year-old Shandrick “Black” Montgomery. Sampson Sugar Bunch, 32, has also been arrested. Bunch was charged with accessory after the fact in relation to the shooting. VPD officials sai…See the Story

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U.S. Army ERDC wins national recognition for leadership in technology transfer - The Vicksburg Post

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has been nationally recognized for its leadership in technology transfer. ERDC secured four of nine prestigious awards presented to Department of Defense (DOD) organizations at the 2024 Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) national meeting. The FLC is a network of over 300 federal labs, agencies, and research centers. ERDC, the premier research and development (R&D) center for the U.S.…See the Story

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1 injured in Washington Street shooting; VPD continues investigation - The Vicksburg Post

Officials with Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) are continuing an investigation into an early morning shooting Friday on Washington Street that left one man injured. According to VPD, officers responded to the 4100 block of Washington Street, near Ameristar Casino, at approximately 1:17 a.m. following reports of a person who was struck by gunfire. “Upon arrival, officers observed a wrecked vehicle and 25-year-old Devontay Knight suffering fro…See the Story

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Final bow: Convention center executive director bids farewell after 20 years - The Vicksburg Post

Erin Powell Southard has called Vicksburg home for most of her life, with much of that time spent in a career at the Vicksburg Convention Center. After almost 21 years as part of the team at Vicksburg Convention Center, Southard and her family will relocate to New Hampshire at the end of June. She has been part of the staff at VCC since 2003, and executive director since 2021. Southard recalled being convinced by former director Larry Gawronski …See the Story

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Looking back at 1622 Washington Street: part 2 - The Vicksburg Post

Vicksburg man arrested for possession of methamphetamine - The Vicksburg Post

Jury selection begins Monday in Mallet case - The Vicksburg Post

Williams, Jolly named final preliminary winners in Miss Mississippi Competition - The Vicksburg Post

UPDATE: Vicksburg man arrested for murder; second suspect charged with accessory after the fact - The Vicksburg Post

U.S. Army ERDC wins national recognition for leadership in technology transfer - The Vicksburg Post

1 injured in Washington Street shooting; VPD continues investigation - The Vicksburg Post

Final bow: Convention center executive director bids farewell after 20 years - The Vicksburg Post

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