2022 Best of the Best: Warren County's Official Readers' Choice Awards

WOMANOFTHEYEAR

Robyn Lea has established reputation for helping others

By Ben Martin The Vicksburg Post

Robyn Lea moved to Vicksburg 16 years ago, and since then, has devoted a sizable portion of her free time to giving back to the community.

“We all kind of have the same vision that we want it to be a great place to live, and to do business, and to raise families and to be a part of what’s going on and to use our lives for a purpose, which is to help each other,” said Lea, who was voted the 2022 Woman of the Year in The Vicksburg Post’s Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

From being active in food drives to vol unteering for fundraisers to teaching Sun day school, the list of ways in which Lea is involved in the community is extensive.

Lea and her close friend Wanda Cook teach Sunday school together at Crawford Street United Methodist Church. Cook said one of Lea’s strengths is her ability to orga nize groups of people to help each other.

“Sometimes she doesn’t let people know that she does something. She likes to be in the background,” Cook said. “She likes for things to happen, but she does not like to get the credit.”

Cook once helped Lea organize a blan ket drive at Lea’s home. Volunteers crafted handmade quilts and blankets that were then sent to people in need in Guatemala.

“She’s just a giving person. She loves people,” Cook said. “It’s just who Robyn is.”

Lea got her Master’s Degree in social work from Louisiana State University in 1985. Until moving to Vicksburg in 2006, she was a social worker in New Orleans, La., and Orlando, Fla.

“(In New Orleans) I worked in a hospital helping people set up discharge plans, arranging home health and stuff like that. And then I was the treatment coordinator for a brain injury rehab center in Orlando,” Lea said. “Those are people that have sus tained a significant brain injury and their lives will never be the same. So I worked a lot with the families, just helping them

kind of adjust to a new reality.”

After her job as a social worker, Lea worked for the corporate office of State Farm Insurance for a few years. She then became an agent for the company when she moved to Vicksburg, setting up shop on South Frontage Road.

“You’d think that’s a big stretch to go from social work to insurance, but it’s really not, because you’re still dealing with people in a crisis situation. Even if it’s just a car accident or something, a lot of people have never been in one,” Lea said. “While it may not be a bad accident, they don’t really know what to do, who to call, how to take care of all of that. So it really was not as big of a career change as I thought it was going to be. You’re still dealing with people’s problems, just in a different way.”

Lea also wrote a play called “Three Women, Three Paths, One True God,” which she performs annually in Vicksburg. It focuses on the small handful of women named in the Bible in the lineage of Christ.

“I think it’s one of those things that helps me to see what my role is in this great big world,” she said. “Because those women lived thousands of years ago. And yet, what they went through as human beings is really no different from the things that we experience today as human beings, and the choices we make and the problems that we have in our lives.”

In her free time, Lea and her husband Mark Posey are avid hunters. Lea’s office is adorned with a variety of exotic hunting trophies from the couple’s trips to South Africa. Nine uniquely decorated impala skulls are mounted on one of the walls. A large giraffe skull sits on a cabinet behind her desk. She has also been regularly involved in organizing a skeet shooting fundraiser for the Southern Heritage Air Foundation.

Southern Heritage Air Foundation Pres ident Patty Mekus said she is continually impressed with Lea’s devotion to service.

“Her mind is always turning to do some thing for somebody else,” Mekus said. “I just don’t even know if she sleeps. She just does so many good things.”

SPECIAL TO THE POST | THE VICKSBURG POST

Robyn Lea has been named the 2022 Woman of the Year in The Vicksburg Post’s annual Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Lea has established a reputation for helping those in need. Teaching Sunday school, working food and blanket drives, and volunteering for fundraisers are just some of the ways she has given back to the community she loves.

Heggins is a dedicated, ‘behind the scenes’ community volunteer

By Ben Martin The Vicksburg Post

Apart from being Constable for the South ern District of Warren County, and co-owning and operating H&M Promotional Products, the Levee Street Warehouse, and Heggins Portable Buildings, John Heggins volunteers an enormous amount of time and energy to his community.

It’s for these reasons Heggins was voted The Vicksburg Post’s 2022 Man of the Year as part of the annual Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Awards. However, this honor is one of the few times people will see him in the spotlight.

“I consider myself a logistics person. That’s why I want to be in the background,” Heggins said.

One organization Heggins said he enjoys fundraising for is the Southern Heritage Air Foundation.

“For the last several years, I’ve been the

ringleader in organizing the clay shoot,” Heggins said. “It’s a fundraiser. We raise anywhere from $10,000 to $15,000 for them.”

One of the people he worked with on that project was SHAF President Patty Mekus. Mekus said Heggins is always helping outside of the limelight.

“Behind the scenes, he’s doing so many things for other people,” she said. “Nobody really knows what all he does for the community. But he serves on boards, he donates, he gives his time. Anything that he’s going to do is going to be top-notch.”

Heggins has also been particularly active with volunteer work for the Vicksburg Catholic School. Kristi Smith, Director of Development and Alumni Affairs at the school, said Heggins is very active when it comes to helping others. She mentioned a time when a VCS student’s home burned down. Heggins showed up the next day with a new school uniform for them.

“John is just one of these very, very giving people, of his time and of his resources. And there’s not a day that goes by that I don’t see John giving in some capacity in some way, whether it be for the Vicksburg Catholic school or whether it be for the community,” Smith said. “He’s always out and about giving, and not because he necessarily has to for his job, but because he wants to; because that’s the type of man John is.”

Heggins’ gift for details and organization is something that he has used frequently in his volunteer work. One way he helps the school is by organizing contractors to address issues on the school property.

“He’s helped with odds and ends, whether we have a hole in the roof or a hole in our parking lot,” Smith said. “Or just the little things that seem mundane but nobody else knows how to deal with them or fix them. John (spots) them before anybody else has.”

Born in Abilene, Texas, while his father, a

Vicksburg native, was in the air force, his family moved back to Vicksburg in the early 1970s. Heggins has lived in the River City ever since.

Heggins has been a Warren County Constable since 1983 when he was just 21 years old. Earlier that year, he and four other candidates ran for the office. Heggins lost, but the winner, Roger Hold iness, was impressed with him and offered him a position to help with Constable duties. Heggins said Holdiness became a very important mentor for him in his law enforcement career.

Later in 1983, Holdiness changed his mind and decided to leave office. He backed Heggins in the special election, which Heggins then won.

Heggins said that his position as a constable puts him in situations that can sometimes be trying, but ultimately it is a gratifying experience.

“People call me with whatever their problems may be,” he said. “However big or small I think it may be, it’s big to them. It’s happening right now.”

PHOTO BY BEN MARTIN | THE VICKSBURG POST

John Heggins is dedicated to giving back to his community. Apart from his job as Constable of the Southern District of Warren County, he is active in a variety of volunteer organizations in the area. Heggins was named the 2022 Man of the Year in The Vicksburg Post’s annual Best of the Best Readers’ Choice awards.

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has been a member of the Vicksburg community since 1977. In that time, we have steadily expanded operations and added new businesses, helping to grow the city we call home.

Best Business: Peoples Drug Store

Man of the Year: John Heggins

Woman of the Year: Robyn Lea

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTO SERVICE DEPT. (DEALERSHIP)

BEST OF: Cannon Motors

ONE OF THE BEST: George Carr Buick GMC

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BEST OF: David Smith Automotive Repair

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ONE OF THE BEST: CJ’s Tire & Auto

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(DEALERSHIP)

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CAR WASH

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NEW CAR DEALER

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ONE OF THE BEST: George Carr Buick GMC

NEW CAR SALESMAN

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ONE OF THE BEST: Kevin Watson, George Carr Buick GMC

OIL CHANGE

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ONE OF THE BEST: George Carr Buick GMC

PRE OWNED CAR SALESMAN

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ONE OF THE BEST: Haley Jones, Cannon Motors

PREOWNED CAR DEALER

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ONE OF THE BEST: Cannon Motors

TIRE DEALER

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ONE OF THE BEST: George Carr Buick GMC

WINDOW TINT

BEST OF: Josh Stuckey, River Town Tint

ONE OF THE BEST: Tint Shop of Vicksburg

FOOD & BEVERAGE

ASIAN

BEST OF: Asian Kitchen

ONE OF THE BEST: Atami

BAKERY

BEST OF: Bohemia Cafe & Bakery

ONE OF THE BEST: Once Upon a Cupcake

BAR

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ONE OF THE BEST: Key City Brewery & Eatery

BARBECUE

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ONE OF THE BEST: Culley’s BBQ

BLUE PLATE SPECIAL

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ONE OF THE BEST: The Biscuit Company

BREAKFAST

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ONE OF THE BEST: The Squeeze Juice Bar & Eatery BRUNCH

BEST OF: Anchuca

ONE OF THE BEST: Relish Bistro

BUFFET

BEST OF: The Gumbo Pot

ONE OF THE BEST: Pizza Inn

2022 BEST OF THE BEST WINNERS

Boss of the Year (Over 20 Employees): Hunter Fordice Boss of the Year (Under 20 Employees): Scott Robbins Best Place to Work: Fordice Construction Co.

CATERING

BEST OF: The Gumbo Pot

ONE OF THE BEST: Goldies Express

CATFISH

BEST OF: Toney’s Grill & Seafood Market

ONE OF THE BEST: Goldies Express

CHEF

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ONE OF THE BEST: William Furlong

COCKTAIL

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ONE OF THE BEST: Key City Brewery & Eatery

CHICKEN

BEST OF: Walnut Hills

ONE OF THE BEST: Chick-fil-A

COFFEE

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ONE OF THE BEST: The Coffeehouse Cafe

CRAWFISH

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ONE OF THE BEST: TBeaux’s

DELI

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ONE OF THE BEST: Honeybaked Ham & Corner Market

DESSERTS

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ONE OF THE BEST: Bohemia Cafe & Bakery

DOWNTOWN DINING EXPERIENCE

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ONE OF THE BEST: 10 South

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ONE OF THE BEST: Goldies Express

FINE DINING

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ONE OF THE BEST: Anchuca

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ONE OF THE BEST: Corner Market

FRIENDLIEST SERVICE

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ONE OF THE BEST: The Squeeze Juice Bar & Eatery

GUMBO

BEST OF: The Gumbo Pot

ONE OF THE BEST: Toney’s Grill & Seafood Market

HAMBURGER

BEST OF: Bohemia Cafe & Bakery

ONE OF THE BEST: Goldies Express

HOMECOOKING

BEST OF: Southern Sisters

ONE OF THE BEST: Walnut Hills

ITALIAN

BEST OF: Billy’s Italian Restaurant

ONE OF THE BEST: Relish Bistro

KIDS MEAL

BEST OF: McDonald’s

ONE OF THE BEST: Billy’s Italian Restaurant

LIQUOR STORE

BEST OF: Toney’s 61N Liquor & Wine

ONE OF THE BEST: The Liquor Store

LOCALLY OWNED RESTAURANT

BEST OF: Bohemia Cafe & Bakery

ONE OF THE BEST: Billy’s Italian Restaurant

LUNCH

BEST OF: Billy’s Italian Restaurant

ONE OF THE BEST: Main Street Market Cafe

MEAT PROCESSOR

BEST OF: Dave’s Custom Meats

ONE OF THE BEST: Stacie Deer Processing

MEXICAN FOOD

BEST OF: El Sombrero

ONE OF THE BEST: Los Parrilleros

PIZZA

BEST OF: Billy’s Italian Restaurant

ONE OF THE BEST: Fox’s Pizza Den

QUICKEST DRIVE THRU

BEST OF: Chick-fil-A

ONE OF THE BEST: McDonald’s

2022

SEAFOOD

BEST OF THE BEST WINNERS

BEST OF: Toney’s Grill & Seafood Market

ONE OF THE BEST: Rusty’s Riverfront Grill

SOUL FOOD

BEST OF: Donate’s Southern Kitchen

ONE OF THE BEST: Lovey’s Seafood & Grill

STEAK

BEST OF: Beechwood Restaurant & Lounge

ONE OF THE BEST: Rusty’s Riverfront Grill

TAMALE

BEST OF: Solly’s Hot Tamales

ONE OF THE BEST: The Tamale Place

HEALTH & WELLNESS

ATHLETIC COACH

BEST OF: Ryan Williams

ONE OF THE BEST: Josh Morgan

ESTHETICIAN

BEST OF: Samantha Smith

ONE OF THE BEST: McMillan Crevitt, Southern Barber & Style

BARBER

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ONE OF THE BEST: Cindy Crevitt, Southern Barber & Style

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ONE OF THE BEST: Southern Barber & Style

CHIROPRACTOR

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COUNSELING SERVICE

BEST OF: Warren Yazoo Behavioral Health

ONE OF THE BEST: Grace Christian Counseling Center

DANCE STUDIO

BEST OF: RiverPointe Dance Academy

ONE OF THE BEST: Debra Franco School of Dance

DENTAL HYGIENIST

BEST OF: Dana King,Vicksburg Family Dental

ONE OF THE BEST: Rea Ray, Crocker Family Dental

DENTIST

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ONE OF THE BEST: Jordan Crocker, Crocker Family Dental

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BEST OF: Samuel & Miles Ashley, The Vision Clinic

ONE OF THE BEST: Hilary Parish, Riverbend Eye Care

EYE CLINIC

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ONE OF THE BEST: Riverbend Eyecare

FACIALS

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ONE OF THE BEST: McMillan Crevitt, Southern Barber & Style

FITNESS CENTER

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ONE OF THE BEST: Wyatt’s Gym

HAIR SALON

BEST OF: Hair Envy

ONE OF THE BEST: The Parlor Salon

HAIR STYLIST

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ONE OF THE BEST: Mandy Mullen, Hair Envy

HEARING AID CENTER

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ONE OF THE BEST: Audibel Hearing

HOME HEALTH AGENCY

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ONE OF THE BEST: Kindred Hospice/ Centerwell Home Health

HOSPICE AGENCY

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BEST OF: Chris Schnieder, Hair Envy

ONE OF THE BEST: Lacey Williams, Southern Beauty Salon & Spa

MEDICAL CLINIC

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ONE OF THE BEST: Mission Primary

NAIL TECHNICIAN

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NURSE

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ONE OF THE BEST: Kori Screws, Merit Health River Region

NURSE PRACTITIONER

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ONE OF THE BEST: Christina Hossley, Mission Primary Care Clinic

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ONE OF THE BEST: Heritage House of Vicksburg Nursing Center

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

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ONE OF THE BEST: Lisa Fairchild, Merit Health River Region

PERSONAL TRAINER

BEST OF: Julian Tolliver, Rejuvenating Fitness

ONE OF THE BEST: Kim Pace, Fitness Works

PHARMACIST

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ONE OF THE BEST: Peoples Drug Store Pharmacists

PHARMACY

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ONE OF THE BEST: Peoples Drug Store

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

BEST OF: Kurt Cooksey & Michael Busby, Elite Performance & Rehab

ONE OF THE BEST: Scott Robbins, Scott Robbins Physical Therapy

PHYSICIAN

BEST OF: Sam Pierce, Medical Associates of Vicksburg

ONE OF THE BEST: Calvin Masterson, Mission Primary Care Clinic

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

BEST OF: Baileigh Ford, Medical Associates

ONE OF THE BEST: Johanna Kimberl, Medical Associates

RETIREMENT HOME

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ONE OF THE BEST: Heritage House Retirement and Assisted Living Center

TANNING SALON

BEST OF: Hair Envy

ONE OF THE BEST: Sunsational Tanning

WEIGHT LOSS

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ONE OF THE BEST: Rejuvenating Fitness, Julian Tolliver

HOME & GARDEN APPLIANCE DEALER

BEST OF: Wells & LaHatte

ONE OF THE BEST: Cowboy Maloney’s

CARPENTER

BEST OF: Alvin Ashley

ONE OF THE BEST: Stacey McEachern

CLEANING SERVICE

BEST OF: Bridget Calvert, Bri’s Brooms

ONE OF THE BEST: Just Right Carpet Cleaning

CONTRACTOR

BEST OF: Alvin Ashley

ONE OF THE BEST: Rick Caldwell

ELECTRICIAN

BEST OF: Wesley Jones

ONE OF THE BEST: Philip “Sonny” Jones

FLOORING/CARPET

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ONE OF THE BEST: Custom Flooring

FLORIST

BEST OF: The Ivy Place

ONE OF THE BEST: Helen’s Florist

FRAMING (ARTWORK)

BEST OF: Framed by Michel’s

ONE OF THE BEST: Hobby Lobby

FRAMING (HOUSE)

BEST OF: Al Gullett

ONE OF THE BEST: Scotty Standeffer

GARDEN STORE/NURSERY

BEST OF: The Flower Center

ONE OF THE BEST: Delta Outfitters

GLASS DEALER

BEST OF: Price’s Glass

ONE OF THE BEST: Barnes Glass

HANDYMAN

BEST OF: Rick Caldwell

ONE OF THE BEST: John Woods

HARDWARE STORE

BEST OF: Haden Hardware

ONE OF THE BEST: Mid South Lumber & Supply

HEATING & COOLING SERVICE

BEST OF: Ed Hampton Air Conditioning & Heating LLC

ONE OF THE BEST: Sharpe Heating & Air

HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE

BEST OF: Haden Hardware

ONE OF THE BEST: Home Depot

INTERIOR DESIGN

BEST OF: Linda Harris Lewis, Peterson’s

ONE OF THE BEST: Mary Kaylin Gray, Helen’s Florist

LANDSCAPING

BEST OF: Maynord Landscaping Inc

ONE OF THE BEST: Palmer Property Maintenance

LAUNDRY MAT

BEST OF: Caldwell’s

ONE OF THE BEST: Keyaway

MOVING COMPANY

BEST OF: Barnett Brothers

Professional Moving Service

ONE OF THE BEST: Tri-State Tire Shop

PAINTER

BEST OF: Ricky Hearn

ONE OF THE BEST: Gabby Hays

PEST CONTROL

BEST OF:Gary Jones Pest Control

ONE OF THE BEST: Turner’s Pest Control

PLUMBING SERVICE

BEST OF: Piazza Plumbing

ONE OF THE BEST: River City Plumbing, Chris Busby

POOL MAINTENANCE

BEST OF: Butch Kurtz

ONE OF THE BEST: Oasis Pool & Spa

ROOFING COMPANY

BEST OF: Jason Vega’s Roofing LLC

ONE OF THE BEST: Coleman Roofing

STORAGE FACILITY

BEST OF: Vicksburg Self Storage

ONE OF THE BEST: Magnolia Self Storage

TREE SERVICES

BEST OF: McCain Tree Service

ONE OF THE BEST: Palmer Property Maintenance

WINDOWS & DOORS

BEST OF: Thad Pratt

ONE OF THE BEST: Price’s Glass & Mirror Co

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACCOUNTANT

BEST OF: Rebecca Antwine, Antwine Accounting

ONE OF THE BEST: Nathan Cummins, May & Co.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST

BEST OF: Brenda Massey, George Carr Buick GMC

ONE OF THE BEST: Mari Taylor, Vicksburg Warren School District

ALTERATIONS & MONOGRAMMING

BEST OF: Monogram Creations

ONE OF THE BEST: Designs By KC Lauren

APPLIANCE REPAIR

BEST OF: Wells & LaHatte

ONE OF THE BEST: Harrison Appliance Repair

ATTORNEY

BEST OF: Blake Teller

ONE OF THE BEST: Mack Varner

BANK TELLER

BEST OF: Betsy McEachern, RiverHills

ONE OF THE BEST: Erika McKenzie, Vickswood Funeral Credit Union

BANKER/BANK MANAGER

BEST OF: David Blackledge, RiverHills

ONE OF THE BEST: Christi Page, Vickswood Federal Credit Union

DAY CARE

BEST OF: Sisters of Mercy Early Learning Center

ONE OF THE BEST: Cross Point Daycare

DRY CLEANERS

BEST OF: United Cleaners

ONE OF THE BEST: Delta Cleaners

ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIAL

BEST OF: Warren County District 5 Supervisor Kelle Barfield

ONE OF THE BEST: Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

BEST OF: RiverHills

ONE OF THE BEST: Mutual Credit Union

2022 BEST OF THE BEST WINNERS

FINANCIAL PLANNING REPRESENTATIVE

BEST OF: Marion Roberson, Monument Financial

ONE OF THE BEST: Dan Daily, Edward Jones

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

BEST OF: Vinnie Testa, Fisher-Riles Funeral Home

ONE OF THE BEST: Jason Wood, Fisher-Riles Funeral Home

FUNERAL HOME

BEST OF: Fisher-Riles Funeral Home

ONE OF THE BEST: Glenwood Funeral Home

INDUSTRIAL PLANT

BEST OF: Ergon

ONE OF THE BEST: International Paper

INSURANCE AGENCY

BEST OF: State Farm, Lindsay Dedeaux Agency

ONE OF THE BEST: State Farm, Diane Kemp Agency

INSURANCE AGENT

BEST OF: Lindsay Dedeaux, State Farm

ONE OF THE BEST: Diane Kemp, State Farm

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

BEST OF: Sheriff Martin Pace

ONE OF THE BEST: Deputy Joseph Stubbs

LAW FIRM

BEST OF: Teller, Hopson & Schrader

ONE OF THE BEST: Vollor, Vollor & Herring

LOAN OFFICER

BEST OF: Candy Franciso, Trustmark

ONE OF THE BEST: David Blackledge, RiverHills

MORTGAGE PROVIDER

BEST OF: Trustmark

ONE OF THE BEST: RiverHills

MUSIC TEACHER

BEST OF: Christie Beasley, Vicksburg Catholic School

ONE OF THE BEST: Caroline Gatling, Vicksburg Catholic School

NONPROFIT

BEST OF: Southern Heritage Air Foundation

ONE OF THE BEST: Warren-Yazoo Behavioral Health

PASTOR

BEST OF: Tony Winkler, My Refuge Church

ONE OF THE BEST: Father PJ Curley,

St. Michael Catholic Church

PET BOARDING

BEST OF: Animal Medical Clinic

ONE OF THE BEST: Bark Avenue

PET GROOMER

BEST OF: Wags

ONE OF THE BEST: Debbie Marshall, Pampered Pooch

PET TRAINER

BEST OF: Karley Hayes

ONE OF THE BEST: Lindsey Jordan Nosser

PHOTOGRAPHER

BEST OF: Angela Wooten Photography

ONE OF THE BEST: Racheal Hollowell, Bella la Vita Photography

REAL ESTATE AGENT

BEST OF: Harley Caldwell, Coldwell Banker

ONE OF THE BEST: Tonya Bounds, Keller Williams

REAL ESTATE COMPANY

BEST OF: Coldwell Banker All Stars

ONE OF THE BEST: Keller Williams

SCHOOL (ELEMENTARY)

BEST OF: Bovina Elementary

ONE OF THE BEST: Redwood Elementary

SCHOOL (JUNIOR HIGH/ HIGH SCHOOL)

BEST OF: St. Aloysius High School

ONE OF THE BEST: River City Early College

SIGNS & PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

BEST OF: H&M

ONE OF THE BEST: River City Vinyl

STAFFING SERVICE

BEST OF: Staffing Solutions

ONE OF THE BEST: Labor Finders

TAXIDERMY

BEST OF: Robert Belk

ONE OF THE BEST: River City Skulls

TEACHER (JR. HIGH/ HIGH SCHOOL)

BEST OF: Kelda Bailess,VWSD

ONE OF THE BEST: Chesley Lambiotte, Vicksburg Catholic School

TEACHER (PRESCHOOL/ ELEMENTARY)

BEST OF: Liza Tidwell & Tiffany Brantley, both of Vicksburg Catholic School

ONE OF THE BEST: Torri Ghrigsby, VWSD

2022 BEST OF THE BEST WINNERS

VET CLINIC

BEST OF: Animal Medical Clinic

ONE OF THE BEST: Woodland Animal Clinic

VETERINARIAN

BEST OF: Rachel Potter, Animal Medical Clinic

ONE OF THE BEST: Tony Loper, Woodland Animal Clinic

SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT

ANTIQUE SHOP

BEST OF: Levee Street Market Place

ONE OF THE BEST: The Open Market

ART OR CRAFT CLASS

BEST OF: Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation

ONE OF THE BEST: Shut the Front Door

ART GALLERY

BEST OF: The Attic Gallery

ONE OF THE BEST: H C Porter Gallery

BIRTHDAY PARTY VENUE

BEST OF: Levee Street Warehouse

ONE OF THE BEST: The Chopping Block

BOOKSTORE

BEST OF: Lorelei Books

ONE OF THE BEST: Peterson’s

CASINO

BEST OF: Waterview Casino

ONE OF THE BEST: Ameristar Casino

CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE

BEST OF: Frederick’s

ONE OF THE BEST: Becca Lee Co. at Muddy Magnolias

CLOTHING BOUTIQUE

BEST OF: Oshun Boutique

ONE OF THE BEST: Strut

CONSIGNMENT/ THRIFT SHOP

BEST OF: Muddy Magnolias

ONE OF THE BEST: River City Rescue Mission

FAMILY FUN ACTIVITY

BEST

OF: Southern Heritage Air Foundation Museum

ONE OF THE BEST: The Chopping Block Axe Throwing Range

FEED & FERTILIZER

BEST OF: Delta Outfitters

ONE OF THE BEST:Tractor Supply

FURNITURE STORE

BEST OF: Marcus Furniture

ONE OF THE BEST: River City Furniture

GIFT SHOP

BEST OF: The Cinnamon Tree

ONE OF THE BEST: Peterson’s

GROCERY STORE

BEST OF: Corner Market

ONE OF THE BEST: Super Junior

HUNTING EQUIPMENT/ SPORTING GOODS

BEST OF: 601 Sports

ONE OF THE BEST: Delta Outfitters

JEWELER

BEST OF: Magnolia Jewelers

ONE OF THE BEST: Carter Jewelers

JEWELRY STORE

BEST OF: Magnolia Jewelers

ONE OF THE BEST: Carter Jewelers

LOCAL ARTIST (VISUAL ARTS)

BEST OF: Abby Perry

ONE OF THE BEST: Chris Porter

LOCAL MUSICIAN/BAND

BEST OF: Hairicane

ONE OF THE BEST: The Chill

NIGHT SPOT/LIVE MUSIC

BEST OF: The Biscuit Company

ONE OF THE BEST: Ameristar Casino

PAWN SHOP

BEST OF: USA Pawn

ONE OF THE BEST: Riverside Pawn

TOY STORE

BEST OF: Peterson’s

ONE OF THE BEST: Southern Heritage Air Museum

TOURISM ANNUAL EVENT

BEST OF: Warbirds, Wings & Wheels

ONE OF THE BEST: Supper on the Sip

BED & BREAKFAST

BEST OF: The Duff Green Mansion

ONE OF THE BEST: Anchuca

BEST KEPT SECRET (LOCATION)

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ONE OF THE BEST: The Chopping Block

BEST PLACE TO CATCH A SUNSET

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ONE OF THE BEST: Vicksburg Tallulah Regional Airport

HOTEL

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ONE OF THE BEST: Waterview

MOST MISSED DURING COVID

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ONE OF THE BEST: Church MUSEUM

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ONE OF THE BEST: Old Courthouse Museum

RIVERBOAT

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ONE OF THE BEST: Viking

TOUR GUIDE

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ONE OF THE BEST: Michael Logue, Vicksburg National Military Park

TOURIST ATTRACTION

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ONE OF THE BEST: Vicksburg National Military Park

VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK MONUMENT

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ONE OF THE BEST: Mississippi Monument

WEDDING REGISTRY

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ONE OF THE BEST: Peterson’s

RINGS & WEDDING BANDS

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ONE OF THE BEST: Carter Jewelers

FLORIST

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ONE OF THE BEST: The Ivy Place

CAKES & DESSERTS

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ONE OF THE BEST: HannMade Cakes, Hannah Bonnelli

CATERER

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ONE OF THE BEST: The Gumbo Pot

CEREMONY VENUE

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ONE OF THE BEST: The Duff Green Mansion

ENTERTAINMENT

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ONE OF THE BEST: Patchwork Band

FORMAL WEAR

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GOWNS & ALTERATIONS

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ONE OF THE BEST: Lauren Bussey Designs

HAIR & MAKEUP

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ONE OF THE BEST: Paige Kirkland, Split Ends

HOTELS & LODGING

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ONE OF THE BEST: Courtyard by Marriott

INVITATIONS

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PHOTOGRAPHER

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ONE OF THE BEST: Jessica Slade Photography

PLANNER

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ONE OF THE BEST: Walter Osborne

RECEPTION VENUE

BEST OF: Levee Street Warehouse

ONE OF THE BEST: The Duff Green Mansion

REHEARSAL DINNER VENUE

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ONE OF THE BEST: The Duff Green Mansion

RENTALS

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