Warren County Newswire (Page 8)
Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Warren County, MS. (Page 8)

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Deputies arrest Georgia fugitive at truck scales
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Warren County deputies arrested a fugitive from Cobb County, Ga., Thursday at the eastbound truck scales on Interstate 20, Sheriff Martin Pace. The arrest occurred about 9 p.m. Pace said the sheriff's office received information from the U.S. Marshal's Service that Quinnardrick "Quinn" Reid, 40, who is wanted for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and felony eluding, was in Warren County and traveling on I-20. Comment?
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A Rankin County man behind bars for allegedly stealing more than $20,000 worth of items from homes and businesses in Warren and Madison counties, but it is how deputies found the items that makes this story bizarre. Rankin County Sheriff's Investigators say Morris Woodruff called 911 this week complaining that numerous items were missing from his garage storage area. Comment?
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County Year in Review: George says new jail closer to reality than ever before
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Making progress on the location of a new jail in Warren County tops the list of goals for the Warren County Board of Supervisors in 2017, according to Board President Richard George. It has been a project in the works for years and George is confident the goal is near heading into 2018. Comment?
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I'm already tired of the - deep freeze'
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... stories from more than one person about navigating frozen roads on some of the hilly areas of Vicksburg and Warren County. That is something I don't want to have to deal with. Hopefully the roads will stay clear and we will just have to deal with ... Comment?
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Cold weather shelters open in Vicksburg
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... around the house, they need to cover most of them so there is not a direct flow of wind hitting the pipes. Warren County Emergency Management Director John Elfer said that although the predicated precipitation that didn't materialize this past ... Comment?
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2017 a year of change for schools in Vicksburg and Warren County
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In 2017, the Vicksburg Warren School district implemented Leader in Me at every school from elementary to high school. The district also introduced career academies at the high schools, was officially designated a Ford Next Generation Learning community and capped off the year by approving a $132 million facility plan that will transform the district. Comment?
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2nd half of 2017 marred by tough losses
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The second half of 2017 opened with a sense of optimism on the part of city officials and a national honor coming to the city, but the good feelings about the present and future were mixed with tragedy as Vicksburg and Warren County lost two community leaders and saw fatal house fires. A new Board of Mayor and Aldermen took office in July with Mayor George Flaggs Jr. and North Ward Alderman Michael Mayfield returning to their seats and former state Rep. Alex Monsour being sworn in as South Ward alderman. Comment?
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2017 was a great year in Vicksburg and Warren County and more is planned in 2018
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... Downtown development is moving forward and a new strategic plan that is being developed is expected to take Warren County to new heights. Tourism continues to be a positive aspect of our community with three riverboats now making Vicksburg a stop on ... Comment?
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Robinson's retirement led to change at VHS
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Editor's note: This is the fourth in a series counting down the top five sports stories in Warren County in 2017. For more than 20 years Dellie C. Robinson was a constant presence in Vicksburg High's gym. Comment?
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Cold weather bringing bitter temperatures to the area
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The arctic blast of cold air that is expected to impact the Warren County area should be making its presence known Saturday night and will remain through a good portion of next week, according to Warren County Emergency Management Director John Elfer. "We should expect frigid temperatures to enter the area towards the end of the weekend and remain here throughout most of next week," Elfer said. Comment?
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Accused inmates appear in court after brutal Snapchat jail beating
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Inmates at the Warren County jail videotaped themselves brutally hitting and kicking another prisoner, even as he laid defenseless on the floor. The inmates allegedly involved in the incident appeared in court Friday morning. Comment?
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Warren County Sheriff investigating Snapchat video of inmate being beaten
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Inmates at the Warren County jail videotaped themselves brutally hitting and kicking another prisoner, even as he laid defenseless on the ground. "Right now we're running a parallel investigation, involving jail investigators, as well as criminal investigators," explained Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace. Comment?
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VIDEO: Brother of man beaten in jail by inmates says "they called the hit on my brother"
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Part of the Warren County Jail was on lock down Wednesday after a dramatic and disturbing video surfaced of an assault on an inmate by other inmates in his cell block. The video, originally posted to Snapchat, shows the inmate being pulled out of a cell and then viciously punched and kicked repeatedly. Comment?
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PCA-St. Al football rivalry was born in 2017
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Editor's note: This is the second in a series counting down the top five sports stories in Warren County in 2017. It was a game decades in the making. Comment?
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VIDEO: Brother of man beaten in jail by inmates says "they called the hit on my brother"
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Part of the Warren County Jail was on lock down Wednesday after a dramatic and disturbing video surfaced of an assault on an inmate by other inmates in his cell block. The video, originally posted to Snapchat, shows the inmate being pulled out of a cell and then viciously punched and kicked repeatedly. Comment?
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Frigid temps on the way
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Officials are asking the public to monitor and prepare for the weather conditions that are expected to hit the Warren County area this weekend. Warren County Emergency Management Director John Elfer said Wednesday "wintry precipitation" is in the forecast for Saturday through New Year's Day. Comment?
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VIDEO: Part of Warren Co. Jail on lockdown after shooting suspect beaten by other inmates
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Part of the Warren County Jail is on lockdown after a dramatic and disturbing video surfaced of an assault on an inmate by other inmates in his cell block. The video, originally posted to Snapchat, shows the inmate being pulled out of a cell and then viciously punched and kicked repeatedly. Comment?
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Goals or resolutions, key is to do it
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... I was offered the opportunity to come to Vicksburg as editor of The Post and feel so fortunate to now make Warren County my home. The people I have had the honor of working with have made me feel right at home. I've enjoyed learning a new area and ... Comment?
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Year in Review: Murder, violent offenses top crime, court issues in 2017
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Murder and violent crimes against others were two of the more prominent crime issues seen in the area outside of the drug crisis. There were two murders in Front Royal and one in Warren County outside of the town limits in 2017. Comment?
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Thinking about driving after drinking? You better think again
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... a traffic problem for other motorists on the road. And officers with the Vicksburg Police Department and Warren County sheriff's deputies will be out enforcing traffic regulations and on the lookout for impaired drivers. "Dec. 15 was the start of ... Comment?
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