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Vicksburg, Mississippi Patch AM: a 5 min read

Greetings Vicksburg! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Interested in city cleanup work? Hereā€™s how to bid in Vicksburg.
  • Whatā€™s next for Vicksburgā€™s historic Constitution Firehouse rehab project?
  • How will Vicksburg residents pay utility bills after this cyberattack?

Also on today's calendar: The OFFICIAL BRAVEComing Alumni Party and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 73 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 82, low: 69.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Bid Notice- Lot Clearing (vicksburgnews.com) ā€” Vicksburg is seeking sealed bids to clear, board, and secure five problem properties inside the city, with all proposals due to the City Clerkā€™s Office by 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23. Contractors can review full bid specs at City Hall, and bids will be opened publicly that morning in the Robert M. Walker Annex boardroom.
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2. Constitution Firehouse rehab enters next phase (vicksburgpost.com) ā€” Vicksburgā€™s Board of Mayor and Aldermen just hired Belinda Stewart Architects to write and manage a new preservation grant application for the historic Constitution Firehouse, moving its rehabilitation into the next phase. If the city wins the grant, the firm will also handle administration, helping secure more outside funding to continue restoring this landmark.
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3. Vicksburg, Mississippi Shuts Down City Systems After Ransomware Attack Disrupts Utility Payments + Video (undercodenews.com) ā€” Vicksburg has temporarily shut down its municipal computer systems after a ransomware attack disrupted utility payment services, though emergency services are still operating normally. City officials are working with the FBI, Homeland Security, state agencies, and cybersecurity experts to investigate what happened, restore services, and determine whether any sensitive information was accessed or exposed.
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4. Gators take a 15-12 heartbreaking loss to Florence (vicksburgnews.com) ā€” Vicksburg Highā€™s Gators let a 12-point lead slip away Friday night, falling 15-12 to Florence after a late fumble in the end zone sealed their fate. Strong defensive stands, big plays from Nick Carson and Jaquez Jones, and a 12-0 advantage couldnā€™t survive special-teams miscues, dropping Vicksburg to 1-5 heading into next weekā€™s open date.
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5. Old Post Files: A look back over the last 100 years on Oct. ... (vicksburgpost.com) ā€” Vicksburg readers get a nostalgic glimpse into a century of local life, from early 20th-century business visits to the Vicksburg Motor Company to mid-century civic and health leaders. This Old Post Files feature pulls brief highlights from the Vicksburg Postā€™s archives, reminding residents how community names, organizations, and traditions have evolved over the past 100 years.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone missing a white cat with orange patches near national or Drummond area?
    He's a young male very friendly. He acts like a house cat, he's scared of outside and desperately wanting to get inside. (Nextdoor Stouts Bayou)
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Vicksburg. Apply here.
  • Ballys Corporation posted a job opening for Cashier - Southern Bites in Vicksburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vicksburg here.

Ok Vicksburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" ā€” A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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