10th Annual Mardi Gras Parade

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10 years ago

February 3, 2011

Vicksburg Daily News Staff

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Women leaders invited to Empower Hour on Thursday

Published

19 hours ago

October 28, 2020

Ronni Mott

Justice Court Judge Gay Polk-Payton

Women leaders in Vicksburg and Warren County are invited to Empower Hour at noon Thursday at the Warren County Courthouse on the Jackson Street side.

The event is sponsored by Circuit Court Judge Toni Walker Terrett of Mississippi’s Ninth Judicial District, and features Justice Court Judge Gay Polk-Payton from Forrest County as well as trailblazers Gertrude Young and Patricia “Petesy” Peterson Smith.

Seating will be limited due to COVID-19 restrictions and be sure to wear your mask.

Events

Hinds CC Baseball Showcase rescheduled

Published

21 hours ago

October 28, 2020

Staff Reports

(photo by Tracy Duncan, Hinds CC)

The 2020 Hinds Baseball Fall Showcase that was scheduled for Oct. 25 has been rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8, at noon at Joe G. Moss Field on the Raymond Campus of Hinds Community College.

The showcase is open to players ranging from grades nine through 12, who are looking to display their talents in front of the Hinds baseball coaching staff along with scouts and representatives from numerous other junior colleges and universities.

The showcase will start at noon and run until completion.

Check-in and registration will begin at 11 a.m. the morning of the showcase. To speed up the process, online registration is recommended.

The cost of the showcase is $100 per player, and payment will not be accepted until the day of the showcase with cash or check only, please (checks can be made out to Hinds CC Baseball).

Players will need to bring their own baseball equipment, cleats, baseball pants, etc.

Players planning to attend the showcase are required to bring an up-to-date physical that has been done within one calendar year or 12 months. A physical with a date of Nov. 8, 2019, or later will be accepted, but a physical with a date of Nov. 7, 2019, or earlier will not be accepted.

For questions or more information on the event, email assistant coach Andrew Gunn at [email protected]

Events

Halloween happenings in Vicksburg

Published

2 days ago

October 27, 2020

Ronni Mott

(Photo by David Menidrey)

Are you looking for a Halloween happening? Here is a list of events from Wednesday through Saturday compiled from multiple sources.

If your event isn’t listed or we’ve made an error, send an email to [email protected] and give us the details. We’ll add it or fix it here.

Event	Treat Trail Trunk or Treat
Date & Time	Thursday, Oct. 29, 5:30-7 p.m. UPDATE
Host or Sponsor	Gibson Memorial United Methodist Church
Address	335 Oak Ridge Road
Details	The Treat Trail will take place as a drive-thru event. Everyone in the community can participate in this family friendly event.
Information	601-636-2605

Event	Trunk or Treat
Date & Time	Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Host or Sponsor	Elevate Church
Address	3527 Manor Dr A
Information	601 262-2340

Event	Drive-Thru Fall Festival
Date & Time	Thursday, Oct. 29, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Host or Sponsor	Hinds Community College Vicksburg Warren Campus
Address	755 Highway 27
Cost	Free
Details	Stay safe in your car and drive thru our campus and receive a treat
For more information	601-629-6881

Event	Candlelight Tours
Date & Time	Oct. 30 & 31 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Host or Sponsor	McRaven Tour Home
Address	1445 Harrison St.
Cost	$30
Details	These unique tours are a chance to experience McRaven in the dark, with only a candle to light your path… are you brave enough?
For more information	https://www.mcraventourhome.com/ or Facebook Event page

Event	Pumpkin Party
Date & Time	Friday, Oct. 30, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Host or Sponsor	First Baptist Church
Address	1607 Cherry St. in the Family Life Center
Cost	Free
Details	Members are asked to donate bags of individually wrapped candy. Hot dogs and drinks provided.

Event	Disney Princess Meet and Greet
Date & Time	Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Host or Sponsor	Old Depot Museum
Address	1010 Levee St.
Cost	Children 7 and under, free; children 8 to 13, $1; children 14 to 18, $2.25; over 18, $4.50
Details	Have your picture made with selected Disney Princesses as you tour the Old Depot Museum.
Information	601-638-6500

Event	Trunk or Treat
Date & Time	Saturday, Oct. 31, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Host or Sponsor	Hawkins United Methodist Church
Address	3736 Hall’s Ferry Road
Details	Drive-thru only
Information	601-636-2242

Event	Halloween event
Date & Time	Saturday, Oct. 31, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Host or Sponsor	Fisher Ferry Fire Department
Address	4423 Lee Road and 302 Goodrum Road
Cost	Free
Details	Bring the kids by to pick up a bag of candy. All are welcome. Drive thru only.

Event	Halloween in the Park
Date & Time	Saturday, Oct. 31, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Host or Sponsor	Main Street program and the City of Vicksburg
Address	Downtown Vicksburg
Cost	Free
Details	Children and their parents will begin at the corner of the downtown park at Jackson and Washington streets and follow the path to the stage, where volunteers wearing gloves and masks will be standing on the first step of the stage and placing candy in the bags of each child.
Information	601-634-4527

Event	Halloween Costume Party
Date & Time	Oct. 31, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Host or Sponsor	Jacques’
Address	1306 Washington St.
Details	Tons of spooky drink specials, costume contest and more! FREE DRINK RAFFLE EVERY 30 MINUTES! CONTEST BEGINS AT 10PM

Event	Halloween at the Biscuit Company with Hands On
Date & Time	Oct. 31, 8 p.m. to midnight
Host or Sponsor	The Biscuit Company of Vicksburg
Address	610 Grove St.
Details	The band will be jamming! The food is always amazing! I’m sure Ms. Kay has some fun things planned for the evening