January 2012 Newsletter
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Wednesday, 11 January 2012 |
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Code Enforcement Changes
 Beginning December 23, 2011, the City of Vicksburg will be enforcing the 2009 International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, International Existing Building Code, International Property Maintenance Code and the 2008 National Electrical Code.Officials Visit One of City's Oldest Residents  Mayor Paul Winfield and Alderman Michael Mayfield took time Monday to visit one of Vicksburg's oldest residents. Mr. Tom Lewis, a lifelong city resident, recently celebrated his 103rd birthday. When asked by Alderman Mayfield about the secret to his longivity, Mr. Lewis quickly said "hard work, I was never afraid of working hard".Read More Delta Business Journal Touts Vicksburg  Despite recent flooding and the national economic downturn, Vicksburg and Warren County seem to have no trouble riding the waves of change welcoming the largest chain manufacturer in North America, chain restaurants and other businesses, as well as the accompanying new jobs. The local real estate market is bustling, local businesses are reporting strong growth and large employers boast of low employee turnover.Read More Port of Vicksburg: 11th Most Active Inland Port A recent article posted in the Delta Business Journal touted the importance of the Delta's Ports and in particular the Port of Vicksburg. The port at Vicksburg is one of 16 ports in Mississippi, and one of six along the Mississippi River. It's the 11th most active inland port in the U.S. Not only is Vicksburg served by a class-1 rail service, but they are also a designated foreign trade zone as well. As far as rail goes, the Vicksburg port features the only railway that crosses over the Mississippi River between Memphis and Baton Rouge, and that’s significant when it comes to moving goods. See the complete article at the Delta Business Journal website.City Offices Closed For Holiday City offices will be closed January 16, 2012 for the Dr. Martin Luker King Jr Holiday |
Mayor Interviewed About Sportsplex  Mayor Paul Winfield plans to ask local State lawmakers to back a bill to allow the City to increase taxes to build a sports complex consisting of baseball, softball and soccer fields and a walking trail. Currently there is a two (2%) percent tax on hotels and a one (1%) percent tax on local restaurants and bars. Mayor Winfield's proposed bill would raise the hotel tax to four (4%) percent and the restaurant tax to two and one half (2.5%) percent.Read More
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Upcoming Events |
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Dr. Martin Luther King Parade The 8th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in historic downtown Vicksburg is on 01/14/2012 at 2:00 pm. This year's theme is "The Dream Continues, Let Freedom Ring!" Donations and sponsors may contact Sylvester Walker at 601-678-8263. Applications may be picked up at 1108 Farmer Street. Applications can be dropped off at 1108 Farmer Street or faxed to (601) 636-4757.Home Buyer Education Workshop Potential home buyers may attend a home buyer education class which consist of 8 hours of home ownership education counseling. Those participating will learn about budgeting, debt management, credit reports, financing a home, home maintenance, mortgage loans, insurance, taxes and much more. A certificate of completion can be obtained by participants who attend all 8 hours. The nationally accredited curriculums were developed by NeighborWorks of America and FDIC and are approved by HUD. Approximately 4 classes are held per year, usually one per quarter, on a Saturday from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Space is limited therefore participants must pre-register. Mardi Gras Parade  Downtown Vicksburg's Annual Mardi Gras Parade will be 02/18/2012 at 4:00 p.m. in Downtown Vicksburg. All area Clubs, Churches, Organizations, Schools, Dance/Drill Teams, and Businesses are invited to take place in this community parade. The parade begins at Washington and Belmont streets and will travel North on Washington Street to Jackson Street. For more information, contact the Vicksburg Main Street Program at 601-634-4527, email Kim Hopkins at kimh@vicksburg.org, or visit www.downtownvicksburg.org. |
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Home Buyer Education Workshop Schedule
Note: Home buyers assisted through the City of Vicksburg programs will be required to attend the 8 hours of home ownership education counseling. 2012 Homebuyer Education Workshop Schedule: January 21, 2012 March 24, 2012 May 19, 2012 July 28, 2012 September 22, 2012 Dates are subject to change! To register, please call 601- 634-4520. |
Want to Pay Your Utility Bill Online? We are pleased to announce that our utility customers can now pay their bill online. You can pay your bill, view billing and payment history and even sign up for automatic bill payment. With automatic bill payments you can avoid penalties and late fees by having our online system pay your bill on the due date each month.Please note that our online bill pay system requires a separate login/password combination. If you use our auto bill pay feature and are currently a bank draft customer, please call our office to have the draft removed from your account. Call our office at 601-636-3414 for more information. |
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The Vicksburg Police Department mourns the passing of John Martin Janotta Sr. , who died Nov. 30, 2011. "Janotta", as he was called, was a retired police officer who returned as a court bailiff. He will be truly missed.