Mayor Willis Thompson

10/17/2026

Additional update | October 17, 2026

10/15/2026

Vicksburg Mayor Launches Right-of-way Restoration Project

Hello Vicksburg: cleaning up the finances and operations inside City Hall has been my No. 1 priority since becoming Mayor, but that's not something that’s always easy for everyone to see. Now that we've nearly completed that goal, it's time to clean up what everyone does see: our busiest streets and corridors.

We'll focus on the streets with the most traffic so the most residents, visitors, and potential investors see the results. That means w**d removal, pressure washing, repainting, sign repairs, and general maintenance along city property. This builds on the great work Alderwoman Bailey, city employees, and many volunteers have already done cleaning up many of our flower beds.

No one wants to live in a city that looks like it's given up, much less open a business there. When people decide whether to invest or live here, they're looking at our main corridors, and every one of them should tell a story of pride, not neglect. Taking care of what we have is one more way we're building a safer, stronger, smarter Vicksburg for all of our people.

Want to help? Residents, civic groups, churches, and businesses can sign up and make suggestions for these improvements for Vicksburg’s busiest streets or even work alongside city crews by emailing me directly: [email protected] or stopping by my office at City Hall.

Each day, we’re taking real steps to build a safer, stronger, and smarter Vicksburg for the future — exactly as your city government should.

Stay tuned for more!

Mayor Willis Thompson
Vicksburg, Mississippi

10/13/2026

Another ribbon cut; another business investing in Vicksburg.

Congratulations to Guiding Light Early Learning Academy on their ribbon cutting and investment in our community.

Every time a local business grows, opens its doors, or expands its services, it strengthens our local economy and creates new opportunities for Vicksburg.

We want Vicksburg to be a city where businesses can start, grow, and succeed. And together, we’re building a stronger Vicksburg.

10/12/2026

This weekend I joined neighbors, families, advocates, and friends for the NAMI Vicksburg, MS Walk (National Alliance on Mental Illness), and I'm grateful to everyone who laced up and showed up.

Mental illness touches nearly every family in Vicksburg, whether we talk about it or not. One in five adults will face a mental health challenge this year, and too many of them will face it quietly. That's what this walk was about: saying out loud that asking for help is better than fighting it alone. Thank you to NAMI and every volunteer who made this walk possible.

If you or someone you love is struggling, you are not alone. Call or text 988 any time, day or night. Let's keep building a safer, stronger, smarter Vicksburg, together.

10/12/2026

I was honored to proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Vicksburg and present the proclamation to Haven House Family Shelter during our Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting earlier this month.

Domestic violence affects individuals and families throughout our entire community, and it’s important that we continue raising awareness and supporting survivors.

Thank you to Haven House for the important work you continue to do for Vicksburg.

10/09/2026

City of Vicksburg Provides Update on Cybersecurity Recovery Efforts

10/09/2026

Looking for your first job, a career change, or your next step up?

The 2026 Vicksburg Area Job Fair sponsored by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security is this Tuesday, and there's no admission fee.

📅 Tuesday, October 13th
🕘 9 AM to 1 PM
📍 Vicksburg Convention Center,
1600 Dr. Briggs Hopson Blvd.

Employers will be there ready to talk face to face and interview on the spot. Dress for success, bring plenty of resumes, and come ready to make a great first impression.

Free childcare is provided by United Way of West Central Mississippi. Call 601.636.1733 to register.

See the full list of participating employers at jobfairs.ms.gov.

Building a safer, stronger, smarter Vicksburg starts with good jobs for our people. I’m excited about this opportunity right here at home. I hope to see you there!

10/07/2026

I enjoyed celebrating the ribbon cutting for Spread The Wealth Tax Pro, now serving our community at 900 West Pine Street here in Vicksburg!

It’s always exciting to welcome a new business to our community and to the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce. Every new business represents investment, opportunity, and another reason to keep believing in Vicksburg’s growth.

Thank you to everyone who came out to welcome STW Tax Pro, and thank you to their team for choosing Vicksburg. We wish you continued growth and success for many years to come!

10/06/2026

🚛 **GARBAGE CART EXCHANGE UPDATE**

The City of Vicksburg is nearing completion of the Waste Management cart exchange, and we are working to make sure any remaining issues are resolved.

We know some residents have experienced problems with old cart pickup or delivery of their new carts. City crews have been assisting with the collection of remaining old carts, and our staff continues to document concerns and forward work orders to Waste Management for resolution.

**If your cart issue has NOT been resolved — even if you previously reported it — please contact us again:**

📞 **601-801-3729**
📧 **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])**

Please provide:
• Your first and last name
• A reliable telephone number
• Your service address
• A brief description of the problem

Examples include:
✅ Old cart removed, but no new cart received
✅ Old cart still remains after receiving a new cart
✅ Incorrect number of new carts delivered
✅ Garbage remains in an old cart that needs to be collected

Providing complete information will help our staff coordinate with Waste Management and get outstanding issues resolved as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your patience as we work to complete this transition.

10/05/2026

Records were meant to be broken. More to come!

The sports complex generated $28,808 in August revenue while fall sports and events continued to fill the park’s schedule.