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šŸŒ± Port Gibson man drowns at Vicksburg waterfront; investigation continues

Vicksburg, Mississippi Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello Vicksburg! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Port Gibson man drowns at Vicksburg waterfront; investigation continues
  • Whoā€™s playing in Saturdayā€™s 14-team softball jamboree at Halls Ferry?
  • New Warren County jail nears opening as sheriff starts hiring staff

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 72.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 96 and low of 71 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Port Gibson man drowns in Mississippi River at Vicksburg waterfront (darkhorsepressnow.com) ā€” A Port Gibson man drowned Tuesday night after entering the Mississippi River twice at the Vicksburg City Waterfront, where local police and fire crews later recovered his body. Vicksburg police, firefighters, and the Warren County Sheriffā€™s Office all responded and continue to investigate. Authorities have asked residents to keep the manā€™s family in their thoughts during this difficult time.
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2. St. Al to host Saturday softball jamboree (vicksburgpost.com) ā€” Vicksburg softball fans can catch a 14-team jamboree Saturday at Halls Ferry Park, hosted by St. Aloysius and Vicksburg Catholic School. Games start at 9 a.m. on three fields, giving local players, coaches, and even umpires valuable early-season reps while showcasing the cityā€™s parks, restaurants, and growing softball scene to visiting schools.
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3. New jail on track to open this year (vicksburgnews.com) ā€” Warren Countyā€™s new jail near Vicksburg is structurally finished and expected to open later this year, once a delayed water tower is completed to provide proper fire-safety pressure. County leaders say the $74 million facility will expand capacity, reduce costly inmate transport, and eventually house state trusties for supervised community work. Sheriff Martin Pace is already hiring correctional staff, with applications available at 1000 Grove Street in Vicksburg.
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4. Old Post Files: A look back over the last 100 years on Aug. ... (vicksburgpost.com) ā€” Vicksburgā€™s past comes into focus with this look back at births, school changes, sports milestones, and local achievements spanning the last century. From early notices at Vicksburg Hospital to a strong 2016 city audit and healthier school cafeterias, it highlights how everyday life here has evolved while familiar names and institutions remain central to the community.
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5. Vicksburg native and UMMC student connects beauty pageants t... (vicksburgpost.com) ā€” A Vicksburg native, Morgan Nelson, has parlayed her Miss Vicksburg and Miss Mississippi pageant success into a new chapter as she starts medical school at UMMC. Sheā€™s competed four times at Miss Mississippi, including this summerā€™s hometown pageant where she finished first runner-up, and credits pageantry with shaping her confidence and preparation for a medical career.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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