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Mississippi Medicaid drops more than 18,000 kids from its rolls

by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today August 17, 2023 New data shows Mississippi children could be the group most affected by Medicaid’s continuous unwinding. According to the...

Editorial2 years ago

Back to school wishes for this year’s students

As summer fades and the scent of freshly sharpened pencils fills the air, the buzz of back-to-school excitement is unmistakable. As schools open their doors for...

Editorial2 years ago

I like George Flaggs, but we’ve got to do something about crime

I’ve been a fan of George Flaggs since 2013 when he and I competed in the Mayor’s race. Vicksburg was at a crossroads, and the future...

Editorial3 years ago

Vicksburg’s reputation is getting shot up; Mayor Flaggs, lead, follow or get out of the way

So far this year, Vicksburg, a city in crisis, has seen nine homicides, with shootings happening frequently. Our youth are dying, and worse yet, actively killing...

Editorial3 years ago

Dr. Bobby Banks resigns from VWSD, embarks on new opportunity out of state

Dr. Bobby Banks, the Special Projects Coordinator for Vicksburg-Warren School District announced his resignation, effective Friday, July 14, 2023. Dr. Banks has accepted an outstanding out-of-state...

Editorial3 years ago

Letter to the editor: Vicksburg earned its license to thrill

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the many organizations and individuals that supported the 10th Annual Ritz on the River-007 License to...