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Vicksburg is a progressive city where you will discover a community committed to excellence. It is a unique blend of old and new in a city that offers plenty to see and do. From the specialty shops of historic downtown to the outlet mall, shoppers experience a relaxed atmosphere and friendly people. The Vicksburg National Military Park captures a piece of American history while the Waterways Experiment Station beckons you to encounter tomorrow's engineering marvels up close. Histories Paddle Boats visit us regularly, docked along the "Mighty Mississippi." We have many Riverboat gaming locations that provide games of chance, not to mention a spectacular view of "Ole Man River."
Vicksburg, motivated toward prosperity and change, aggressive in attitude, and led by a city government committed to growth and service, invites you to take the time to get to know us. Attitude is everything and in Vicksburg ours is friendly and neighborly. The City of Vicksburg invites you to visit the "Red Carpet City of the South" where Southern Hospitality is alive and well and awaiting your arrival.
Come and experience what we enjoy everyday! "
Vicksburg, a fun place to visit...a great place to live!"
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Notice of Intent to Apply to U. S. Department of HUD - Wednesday, July 01, 2009
The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Vicksburg along with Warren County Board of Supervisors, the Vicksburg Housing Authority, non-profits and other eligible businesses and organizations are considering applying to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2) funds. Approximately $1.93 billion is available through NSP2 of which up to $35 million will be requested in this application. These funds must be used for one or more of the following purposes outlined below, which are designed to stabilize neighborhoods and arrest the decline of house values of neighboring homes.
- Establish financing mechanisms for purchase and redevelopment of foreclosed upon homes and residential properties, including such mechanisms as soft-seconds, loan loss reserves, and shared-equity loans for low- and moderate-income homebuyers.
- Purchase and rehabilitate homes and residential properties (including multi-family properties) that have been abandoned or foreclosed upon, in order to sell, rent, or redevelop such homes and properties.
- Establish land banks for homes that have been foreclosed upon
- Demolish blighted structures
- Redevelop demolished or vacant properties
The targeted area will include several census tracts that meet the program criteria and the proposed use of funds will include the activities above, as applicable.
Written comments will be accepted regarding the proposed use of funds and the areas to be targeted for assistance for until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, the 13th of July 2009. Send comments to: City of Vicksburg, Housing Office, P. O. Drawer 150, 805 South Street, Vicksburg, MS 39181-0150.
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Vicksburg Farmers Market
The Vicksburg Farmers Market opens June 6 to August 29, 2009. Come shop every Saturday from 8am to 11am and each Wednesday 4pm to 7pm. Shop the freshest produce from our area and enjoy live entertainment each Saturday. See you at the Farmers Market on Levee Street downtown next to the Art Park at Catfish Row!
ENTERTAINMENT July 4th-Clay Koestler 8AM to 11 AM
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2009 Inauguration Celebration
The public is invited to the 2009 Inauguration Celebration of newly elected Mayor Paul E. Winfield, Alderman Sidney H. Beauman, Jr. and Alderman Michael A. Mayfield, Sr. on Friday, July 3rd at 6:00 p.m. on the lower level of the Vicksburg Convention Center.
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2009 Election Results
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Closing of Washington Street Bridge at Clark Street - Friday, January 23, 2009
The Washington Street Bridge at Clark Street in Vicksburg will be closed as of 7am today, January 23, 2009. Warren County Engineers have instructed the closing of the bridge due to evident structural integrity with evidence of significant deterioration since the previous inspection. Due to these findings it was recommended that the bridge be closed until a comprehensive evaluation of the structure can be performed to determine its stability.
Traffic in the area will be detoured appropriately until further notice.
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2009 City Pool Swim Scheduled Released - Thursday, January 22, 2009
The Vicksburg Recreation department has released the summer swim schedule.
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Seconds Count In An Emergency!
 The City of Vicksburg has instituted the CodeRED Emergency Notification System - an ultra high-speed telephone communication service for emergency notifications. This system allows us to telephone all or targeted areas of the City in case of an emergency situation that requires immediate action (such as a boil-water notice, chemical spills or evacuation notices).
The City has also contracted with Emergency Communications Network, Inc., for its "Weather Warning" service. Weather Warning will notify you if the National Weather Service issues a warning for tornadoes, severe thunderstorms or flash floods in your area based on the National Weather Service warning polygons. Only those in the path of the storm will receive the warnings, so please take the warnings seriously. In order to receive the weather alerts you must sign up for them.
Submit your emergency notification information
Read more about CodeRED and Weather Warning
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City Animal Shelter Pet Adoption
The City of Vicksburg Animal Shelter and Southern Paws have created a web site to promote the availability of local and national pets who are disperately in need of loving homes. You can visit the web site at : www.petfinder.com/shelters/MS104.html to view "Featured Pets" photos and many other pets needing a home. You can also read all about many success stories of previous animals visiting our shelter. You can call the City Animal Shelter at: 601-636-6982 to make arrangement to view our pets and obtain information about the adoption process.
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Emergency Preparedness-American Red Cross
 Preparing ahead of time will help you respond better in a disaster or emergency, and may even save your life! Visit: www.redcross.org/beredcrossready for updated information.
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