State Rep. George Flaggs, D-Vicksburg, will answer questions during a town hall-style meeting on the state budget and the thorny issue of consolidating universities in Mississippi, Flaggs said this morning. Full Story »
Three-year-old Canon Satcher and Allen Alexander look at the luminarias on Eisenhower Drive on Sunday during the annual lighting throughout the Glenwood Circle area. Full Story »
One of three firms vying to build turbines to generate electricity from currents in the Mississippi River has backed out on plans to include sites in Warren and Issaquena counties. Full Story »
A Vicksburg man was in the Warren County Jail this morning after being charged with third offense domestic violence. Cedric Figures, 33, 2301 Hunt St. Apartment 2, is accused of assaulting and attempting to choke his 60-year-old mother, Vicksburg police Lt. Bobby Stewart said. Full Story »
EDWARDS — Santa Claus took a break from his busy schedule Saturday morning to have breakfast in Edwards with about 20 of his biggest fans. Full Story »
When local officials and business leaders make their annual visit to Washington, D.C., in February to lobby local delegates for federal funds, their wish list will be a little shorter than in years past. Full Story »
Talks are set for Thursday between the committee of Warren County officials and the professional consultant studying the size and scope of a new jail in Warren County. Full Story »
With an 18-month court-approved agreement set to expire Wednesday, city officials are preparing to go back to the negotiating table with a company responsible for clearing the site of two Clay Street buildings that collapsed nearly four years ago. Full Story »
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• Experience/qualifications: Enforcement trooper with the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol since 1984, had been in an administrative role with MHP from 1994 until retirement June 30; master’s degree from Alcorn State; FBI National Academy grad. Full Story »
Don’t forget The deadline for area schools and homeschoolers to submit Letters to Santa, to be published in The Vicksburg Post’s Christmas Day edition, will be 5 p.m. Dec. 14. Letters may be mailed or brought to the Post, 1601-F N. Frontage Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180. Full Story »
• WC Madrigals Singe Feast — 7 p.m. at SCHC; $25; reservations: 601-631-2916. • WC Madrigals Singe Feast Dinner Theater — 7 p.m. at Southern Cultural Heritage Center; $25; reservations: 601-631-2916. Full Story »
Highs covered a board range, from 43 to 74 degrees, during a week of unsettled weather. Lows followed a similar pattern with four nights at or below the freezing mark and one night when the low was 55. Rain was measured on four days. Full Story »
Three Port Gibson men were picked up by Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics agents Saturday for prescription forgery, records showed. Dlvyn Graham, 33, 310 Rancho Road, was charged with four counts. Full Story »
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For three decades, a group of local women have made it their commitment to serve the community. This month, they are celebrating that commitment. The Mu Xi Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Full Story »
CARY — Where can one make a trip around the world in one day? In Cary. A retired school teacher and avid traveler is displaying the more than 200 Nativity figurines she has collected during her past 50 years of travels. Full Story »
Against Mayor Paul Winfield’s wishes, Thursday’s firing of Human Resources Director Lamar Horton may have been changed to a layoff. Full Story »
Time hasn’t faded the words of advice that sent Jackie Dart to her first tables at the old Magnolia Motor Hotel restaurant all those years ago. Full Story »
Fall started giving way to winter as lows dipped as far as 29 degrees during the week. Most days were still temperate, with highs ranging as far as 71 degrees. Rain was recorded on three days and measured .84 inch. Full Story »
Ten convictions of driving under the influence were recorded in Warren County for the week ending Tuesday. • Cary James Gross, 20, 95 Old Grange Hall Road, was fined $694. Full Story »
At least a modest renovation of Horizon Casino began today as one of its restaurants reopened, according to the first statement by the owners since 42 employees were discharged Tuesday. Full Story »
• Accepted a donation of $7,500 from Entergy Operations Inc., to benefit the robotics team. • Approved amendments to the 2009-2010 budget. • Approved the accounts payable claims docket for December. Full Story »
Warren Central High School will soon have its own school resource officer. Trustees of the Vicksburg Warren School District voted Thursday to give Superintendent Dr. James Price approval to hire a certified law enforcement officer for the Mississippi 27 campus starting in January. Full Story »
• Presented trophies to float, window design and balcony decoration winners in the Christmas parade. • Heard about upcoming events at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center. Full Story »
A 6-day-old sheep relaxes with its mother at a zoo in Tokyo, Dec. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)
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