Author Archives: Emily Tillman

US Tax Filing Deadline Moved to July 15

March 20 – Emily Tillman Tax day is coming later this year. Secretary Steve Mnuchin stated today, “We are moving Tax Day from April 15 to July 15. All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties.” Secretary Mnuchin did urge Americans who have refunds to file as soon as possible ...

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Mississippi Music Show March 7

Song List: Porter Wagoner – Carroll County AccidentTammy Wynette – Your Good Girl’s Gonna Go BadCarl Jackson feat Ricky Skaggs – Gone, Gone, GoneCarl McVoy – You Are My SunshineEddie Hodges – I’m Gonna Knock On Your DoorChuck Berry – It Hurts Me TooThe Falcons – You’re So FineThe Staple Singers – Wade In The WaterThe Soul Stirrers – Jesus ...

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Mayor Flaggs Declares Civil Emergency

March 18 – 4:15PM – Emily Tillman Moments ago, the City of Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen adopted Mayor Flaggs’ civil emergency declaration recommendation during a special-called board meeting on Wednesday. The requirements proposed by Mayor Flaggs in the civil emergency declaration are designed to supplement the federal and state guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). ...

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Are You Guys Open? You Can Find Out Here

http://www.cdc.gov/covid19 3-20-2020 – 11:45AM – Emily Tillman Opening and Closing List: All casinos CLOSED 10 South OPEN Dine In and Carry Out The Anthony OPEN Dine In, Carry Out, Curbside Pickup, and Family Meals to Go B&B Theatres – CLOSED Bazinsky House OPEN for Tours and Lodging Beechwood Restaurant and Lounge OPEN Billy’s OPEN Dine In, Carry Out, Curbside, and ...

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State of Emergency Declared for Vicksburg

March 16 – Emily Tillman This morning, Mayor Flaggs recommended adoption of Mississippi Department of Health guidelines, city employee COVID-19 policies and procedures, and joint state emergency declaration with Warren County Board of Supervisors. “Declaring a state of emergency allows us to access mutual aid resources from the state and federal government, bypass bid laws, and spend whatever money is ...

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Mississippi Music Show – February 22, 2020

Song List: Stevie Wonder – I Was Made To Love HerCharlie Worsham – Could It BeElvis Presley – Promised LandSteve Azar – SunshineBlue Mother Tupelo – Always Lookin’Albert King – Crosscut SawDuff Dorrough – Travelin’ OnErma Franklin – Piece of My HeartHenry Townsend – The Train is ComingBlue South – Along Came LoveJimi’s People – La La Land Studio A ...

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Mississippi Music Show, February 15

Song List: Aretha Franklin – (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural WomanJohnnie Taylor – Cheaper to Keep HerBoz Scaggs – Waiting On A TrainNo Doubt – Ex GirlfriendShovels and Rope – KeeperLed Zeppelin – Lemon SongHowlin’ Wolf – Smokestack LighteningMississippi Sheiks – Sitting On Top Of The WorldDavid and the Giants – Ten Miles HighTeneia – City With SoulTeneia ...

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Mississippi Music Show, February 8, 2020

Song List: Cream – CrossroadsLittle Milton – So Mean to MeClarence Carter – Weekend LoveSoggy Bottom Boys – I Am A Man Of Constant SorrowThe Beatles – Sure to FallEddie Floyd – Soul StreetJunior Wells – Little by LittleAl Green – Let’s Stay TogetherRashad the Blues Kid – Go Get ItPaula Abdul – Opposites AttractBetsy Berryhill – Billy Joe Local ...

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Animal Shelter Townhall Meeting

February 11 – Mayor George Flaggs Jr. will host a townhall meeting to receive input from Vicksburg residents on whether there is enough support to pass a referendum tax increase to build a million dollar animal shelter. The meeting will be held at the Robert M. Walker Building Board Room on February 18 at 5:30pm. 1415 Walnut Street, Vicksburg, MS

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