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1. Vicki R. Barnes, longest-serving Mississippi chancellor, dies at 77 (twinstates.news) — Vicksburg is mourning Chancellor Vicki R. Barnes, who died Sunday at her home after more than 31 years on the bench and earlier service as a city prosecutor and municipal judge. As the state's longest-serving chancellor and a key figure in Warren County's legal community, her passing leaves a major vacancy just as she sought another term.
2. When Rain Ruins The Weekend, These 7 Affordable Mississippi Museums Keep Kids Busy For Hours (takingthekids.com) — When rain keeps Vicksburg families indoors, the Lower Mississippi River Museum on Washington Street offers free admission, hands-on river exhibits, and a real towboat to explore. It's one of several kid-friendly Mississippi museums highlighted, but this downtown Vicksburg spot stands out for its mix of interactive learning, easy parking, and budget-friendly fun close to home.
3. Jared Bell named new St. Aloysius head tennis coach (vicksburgnews.com) — St. Aloysius has hired Vicksburg native and former Vicksburg High tennis standout Jared Bell as its new head tennis coach. Bell, who won three district titles and played at Holmes Community College and Jackson State, plans to build on the Flashes' strong tradition while also continuing his role as an assistant football coach.
4. MAKING THE GRADE: More than biology: Wade creates a classroo... (vicksburgpost.com) — A new biology teacher at River City Early College has chosen to build her career in Vicksburg, emphasizing both academics and character-building for local students. She describes balancing roles as mentor, counselor, and coach while creating an inclusive classroom that helps teenagers discover who they are and prepare for life beyond high school.
5. Milliken's Bend memorial gives soldiers' names a place (vicksburgpost.com) — A new memorial at the Vicksburg Civil War Museum now lists the names of Black Union soldiers who fought at the Battle of Milliken's Bend, giving their service a permanent place in Vicksburg's story. Many of these men are buried as unknowns in Vicksburg National Cemetery, so the display helps local visitors connect names, history, and sacrifice.
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