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🌱 Miss Mississippi returns to Vicksburg—plus where to see its history

Vicksburg, Mississippi Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Vicksburg! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Miss Mississippi returns to Vicksburg—plus where to see its history
  • Vicksburg’s Madisyn Kimble turns heads at statewide softball combine
  • How ERDC’s new chief is shaping big science from Vicksburg

Also on today's calendar: Extra Royale benefiting Extra Table FEEDS.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 75.
  • Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dig Deeper into Miss Mississippi History at the Mississippi Made Exhibit (einpresswire.com) — The Miss Mississippi pageant returns to Vicksburg this weekend, with a new titleholder to be crowned June 13. If you want to explore the pageant’s legacy beyond the local stage, the Mississippi Made exhibit at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson showcases historic gowns, sashes, and artifacts from Mississippians who went on to win Miss America.
   

2. Madisyn Kimble finishes Top 5 in three events at Diamond Series (vicksburgnews.com) — A Vicksburg High School softball standout, rising sophomore Madisyn Kimble, just placed in the top five of three skills events at the 2026 Magnolia Sports Association Diamond Series. After a strong freshman season with the Missy Gators, she’s already earned county honors and team offensive MVP, setting up three more years as a key player for Vicksburg fans to watch.
   

3. New Army research chief tackles the unsolvable (usatoday.com) — Vicksburg’s own ERDC, the Army Corps’ premier research hub, is now led by director Dr. Beth Fleming, who oversees a $1.6 billion program and 2,500 employees. She describes how the Vicksburg-headquartered labs tackle everything from military engineering and disaster response to AI-driven infrastructure design. Her focus is on supporting staff, deepening industry partnerships, and solving complex national challenges from right here in Vicksburg.
   

4. Catherine Lomax Jobe 1956-2026 (vicksburgnews.com) — Vicksburg-born Catherine Lomax Jobe, 70, passed away June 8 at Merit Health River Region in Vicksburg, leaving a wide circle of family across the Delta. Friends and relatives can pay their respects Friday, June 12, at Mt. Zion M.B. Church in Cary, with visitation at 10 a.m., services at 11, and burial in Hollandale.
   

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  • Churchill Downs Incorporated posted a job opening for Hotel Night Auditor- Part Time in Vicksburg. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member (Cashier/Sales Associate/Retail) in Vicksburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vicksburg here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Vicksburg

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