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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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CodeRed and Weather Warning

The City of Vicksburg's CodeRED Emergency Notification System is a high volume - high speed Communication Service available for mass Emergency Notifications. The CodeRED system gives city officials the ability to deliver pre-recorded emergency telephone notification/information messages to targeted areas or the entire city.

CodeRED Weather Warning is an early telephone warning system designed to automatically deliver targeted weather notifications for the immediate threats of severe thunderstorm warnings, flash flood warnings and tornado warnings within moments of being issued by the National Weather Service (NWS).

To find out more about CodeRED or CodeRed Weather Warn or to signup for the services click the read more link ....

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.

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.

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.