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WOMANOFTHEYEAR

Lindsay Dedeaux: Dedicated to ‘Volunteerism and Service’ Originally from Fulton, Miss., State Farm agent Lindsay Dedeaux and her family relocated to Vicksburg in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic and immediately went to work to display a commitment to one of the qualities she tries most to embody: dedication.

“I have a very dedicated team; I’m very dedicated myself,” she said. “I am ambitious and driven, both in my community, home life, and work life. I thrive on challenge and constantly set goals for myself, so I can have something to strive towards.

I am not comfortable with settling, I am always looking for an opportunity to do better and achieve greatness in and around my community.”

And in only three-and-a-half years, Lindsay and her team at the State Farm office on Thalweg Drive have made quite the mark on the Vicksburg community.

“I started my insurance career with Alfa Insurance back in 2014,” Lindsay said of her journey to Vicksburg. “I got recruited

by State Farm and went to work with them there in Fulton.”

Lindsay said it didn’t take long before working her way up through the company’s ranks opened the door for her family to set up their own office in Vicksburg, an opportunity she says was both exciting and scary.

“We were uprooting everything we’d ever known. My kids, all they had ever known was Fulton. My husband and I had a deep conversation. We have no family around. So, we had to do a lot of soul searching, but we came into Vicksburg. In October of 2020, we actually moved here.

It was a leap of faith, but I’m glad we did.”

Lindsay, whose husband Derek works remotely for the office, said her family has been hard at work since that time trying to better the community through service efforts that are evident through her office’s yearly inclusion in the ranks of the Best of the Best.

“We take a real honor on that,” she said.

“And that’s not just me, but my team as a whole, because I couldn’t do it without my team.”

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Lindsay Dedeaux has been named the 2023 Woman of the Year in The Vicksburg Post’s annual Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

Lindsay says volunteerism and service are at the heart of everything she tries to accomplish, both in business and in everyday life.

“I was motivated to pursue a career as an insurance agent because I wanted to help people protect their financial well-being and assets,” she said. “I enjoy building relationships with clients, understanding their unique needs, and finding the right insurance solutions for them. I’ve always been interested in helping people and making sure they are protected. Passion and dedication are two words that best describe my office; being the key to provide a real solution to what may seem like an impossible situation. So, it’s great to have those one-on-one conversations. I love meeting people and building those relationships. I love being dedicated to my customers.”

But the dedication Lindsay stresses doesn’t stop when she leaves her office.

She currently sits on the board of the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, is Party Chairman for the Miss Mississippi Scholarship organization - based in Vicksburg, and is on the Youth Services Committee for the Vicksburg Kiwanis Club.

“That was one of the things that really sparked my interest about Vicksburg, because I’ve been in pageantry since I was four weeks old,” Lindsay said of the Miss Mississippi organization. “It’s something I’ve always done and I would come here every year, just about, to see Miss Mississippi.”

Lindsay’s office is involved annually with a host of community projects, including creating fire prevention kits for local fire departments, back-to-school drives to compile school supplies for those in need, and a Cinco De Mayo event she organizes in conjunction with Keller Williams Realty and local restaurants to help feed local police and firefighters.

All of her community activities, both work-related and otherwise, Lindsay says, happen for the same reasons she chose to help others through insurance - a dedication to people.

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MANOFTHEYEAR

Kade Oldenburg focused on giving back to hometown Kade Oldenburg took less than a decade doing business in Vicksburg before being named Man of the Year in the annual Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Awards, but he says he has spent a lifetime preparing to give back to his hometown.

“I was born and raised here in Vicksburg,” Kade said.“My parents are from here.The only time I have left Vicksburg is when my wife and I went to the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.We both went to college up there.”

A 2012 graduate of Warren Central High School, Kade said he majored in agricultural business before returning home and opening his Alfa Insurance office on Pemberton Square Boulevard.

“My dad owns Vicksburg Body Shop in town,” he explained.“So, I grew up around family owned business and just saw how much he enjoyed it. Insurance never really crossed my mind until the last semester of college. I was home for Christmas break and mom mentioned something.We have a family friend that was an Alfa agent. So, I went and sat down with him and he helped me get my foot in the door.”

Kade and now-wife Chandler graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2017, before moving home, where both have begun businesses in Vicksburg.

“We moved back and opened up what we called a scratch agency, just meaning that I just started from scratch with no clients; just started from zero,” Kade said.“Several years later, we moved over here on Pemberton, in the spring of 2020. Been in it coming up on seven years now.”

Meanwhile, Kade said his wife purchased and opened Oldenburg Family Dentistry, adding both find owning and operating a

hometown business to be a privilege.

“With insurance, it is very challenging, but it really, really is rewarding,” he said.“Because you get to be that first point of contact for people during, a lot of times, their most difficult times. Sometimes it’s just minor. It can be anything like a fender bender, and a lot of times it’s something major like a house fire or the death of a loved one. So, you get to be there during those difficult times and help people put the pieces back together. So, it really does involve you in your community.”

But Kade said the day-to-day interactions with customers can be just as important.

“We have a ton of customers that still come into the office on a daily basis, so we have a relationship with all of those customers and get to sit down and visit with them.”

Outside of the office, both Kade and Chandler are active in the community “She is a member of the Kiwanis Club, the JA, being Junior Auxiliary,” he said.“And we are both very active members of Triumph Church in Vicksburg.”

Additionally, Kade sits on the board for the National Wildlife Turkey Federation and the Advisory Council for Alfa Insurance, and is involved in annual charity events.

On the local level, he says he tries to keep his business as involved as possible with yearly events as well.

“We try to do a customer-appreciation event once a year,” he said.“This year, around Christmas, we had Santa come in and had a professional photographer so the public could come and the kids could take pictures.

And that turned out really well.”

In addition to business and community responsibilities, Kade and Chandler welcomed their first child - a daughter, Blaire - in July.

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Kade Oldenburg has been named the 2023 Man of the Year in The Vicksburg Post’s annual Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

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2023 BEST OF THE BEST WINNERS OVERALL

BEST BUSINESS BEST OF: Magnolia Jewelers ONE OF THE BEST: Lindsay Dedeaux State Farm Insurance Agent BEST PLACE TO WORK BEST OF: ERDC ONE OF THE BEST: STRUT Boutique BOSS OF THE YEAR (OVER 20 EMPLOYEES) BEST OF: Linda Bishop. Riverwalk Casino Hotel ONE OF THE BEST: Jamie Cain BOSS OF THE YEAR (UNDER 20 EMPLOYEES) BEST OF: Alfa Insurance - Kade Oldenburg Agency ONE OF THE BEST: Matt Southerland FRIENDLIEST CUSTOMER SERVICE BEST OF: STRUT Boutique ONE OF THE BEST: Bohemia Cafe & Bakery MAN OF THE YEAR Kade Oldenburg WOMAN OF THE YEAR Lindsay Dedeaux

AUTOMOTIVE

GLASS/WINDSHIELD REPAIR BEST OF: Barnes Glass ONE OF THE BEST: Price’s Glass

BREAKFAST BEST OF: Chick-fil-A ONE OF THE BEST: Bohemia Cafe & Bakery

FINE DINING BEST OF: Anchuca ONE OF THE BEST: Rusty’s Riverfront Grill

MECHANIC BEST OF: Donnie Whitehead ONE OF THE BEST: David Smith Automotive Repair

BRUNCH BEST OF: Anchuca ONE OF THE BEST: The Squeeze Juice Bar and Vegan Eatery

FRESH PRODUCE BEST OF: The Tomato Place ONE OF THE BEST: The Squeeze Juice Bar and Vegan Eatery

NEW CAR DEALER BEST OF: George Carr ONE OF THE BEST: Blackburn Motor Company

BUFFET BEST OF: Pizza Inn ONE OF THE BEST: The Gumbo Pot

FRIENDLIEST SERVICE BEST OF: Billy’s Italian Restaurant ONE OF THE BEST: Toney’s Grill and Seafood Market

NEW CAR SALESMAN BEST OF: Kelsey Meredith ONE OF THE BEST: Kevin Watson

CATERING BEST OF: Palmers ONE OF THE BEST: Goldie’s Express BBQ & Catering

GUMBO BEST OF: The Gumbo Pot ONE OF THE BEST: Rusty’s Riverfront Grill

OIL CHANGE BEST OF: Car Care Clinic Jet Lube ONE OF THE BEST: George Carr PRE OWNED CAR SALESMAN BEST OF: Kelsey Meredith ONE OF THE BEST: Kevin Watson PREOWNED CAR DEALER BEST OF: George Carr ONE OF THE BEST: Blackburn Motor Company

CATFISH BEST OF: Toney’s Grill & Seafood Market ONE OF THE BEST: Palmers CHEF BEST OF: Rusty Larsen, Rusty’s ONE OF THE BEST: Jay Parmegiani, 10 South COCKTAIL BEST OF: 10 South Rooftop Bar & Grill ONE OF THE BEST: Toney’s 61N Liquor & Wine

AUTO SERVICE DEPT. (DEALERSHIP) BEST OF: George Carr ONE OF THE BEST: Blackburn Motor Company

TIRE DEALER BEST OF: Abe’s Tire & Automotive ONE OF THE BEST: T D’s Tires & Accessories

AUTO SERVICE DEPT. (NON-DEALERSHIP) BEST OF: Cj’s Tire & Auto & David Smith Automotive Repair ONE OF THE BEST: Stauts Automotive

WINDOW TINT BEST OF: The Tint Shop + Mack’s Tint Shop ONE OF THE BEST: RiverTown Tint

COFFEE BEST OF: The Coffee House Cafe ONE OF THE BEST: Highway 61

FOOD & BEVERAGE

ASIAN BEST OF: Atami Japanese Grill ONE OF THE BEST: See’s Restaurant

CRAWFISH BEST OF: Palmers ONE OF THE BEST:Toney’s Grill and Seafood Market

BAKERY BEST OF: Corner Market ONE OF THE BEST: Bohemia Cafe & Bakery

DELI BEST OF: McAlister’s Deli ONE OF THE BEST: Bohemia Cafe & Bakery

BAR BEST OF: Key City Brewery & Eatery ONE OF THE BEST: Beechwood

DESSERTS BEST OF: Walnut Hills ONE OF THE BEST: The Scoop

BARBECUE BEST OF: Goldie’s Express BBQ & Catering ONE OF THE BEST: Culley’s BBQ

DOWNTOWN DINING EXPERIENCE BEST OF: Rusty’s Riverfront Grill ONE OF THE BEST: 10 South

AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORIES BEST OF: T D’s Tires & Accessories ONE OF THE BEST: Auto Trends Audio & Acc. BODY & DETAIL SHOP (DEALERSHIP) BEST OF: George Carr ONE OF THE BEST: Blackburn Motor Company BODY & DETAIL SHOP (NON-DEALERSHIP) BEST OF: Vicksburg Body Shop ONE OF THE BEST: Details By Daffron CAR WASH BEST OF: Details By Daffron ONE OF THE BEST: Car Wash USA Express

BLUE PLATE SPECIAL BEST OF: Southern Sisters Cafe Inc ONE OF THE BEST: Toney’s Grill and Seafood Market

CHICKEN BEST OF: Walnut Hills ONE OF THE BEST: Southern Sisters Cafe

FAST FOOD BEST OF: Chick-fil-A ONE OF THE BEST: Taco Casa

HAMBURGER BEST OF: Beechwood Restaurant & Lounge ONE OF THE BEST: Goldie’s Express BBQ & Catering HOMECOOKING BEST OF: Southern Sisters Cafe ONE OF THE BEST: Walnut Hills ITALIAN BEST OF: Milano’s Italian Grill ONE OF THE BEST: Billy’s Italian Restaurant 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: Palmers ONE OF THE BEST:Toney’s Grill and Seafood Market LUNCH BEST OF: Main Street Market ONE OF THE BEST:Toney’s Grill and Seafood Market MEAT PROCESSOR BEST OF: Dave’s Custom Meats ONE OF THE BEST: Stacie’s Deer Processing MEXICAN FOOD BEST OF: El Sombrero ONE OF THE BEST: Los Parrilleros PIZZA BEST OF: Fox’s Pizza Den ONE OF THE BEST: Billy’s Italian Restaurant

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2023 BEST OF THE BEST WINNERS QUICKEST DRIVE THRU BEST OF: Chick-fil-A ONE OF THE BEST: Goldie’s Express SALAD/SALAD BAR BEST OF: Pizza Inn ONE OF THE BEST:The Gumbo Pot SEAFOOD BEST OF: Toney’s Grill & Seafood Market ONE OF THE BEST: Rusty’s Riverfront Grill SOUL FOOD BEST OF: Southern Sisters Cafe ONE OF THE BEST: Lovey’s Seafood & Grill STEAK BEST OF: Beechwood Restaurant & Lounge ONE OF THE BEST: H.D. Gibbes & Sons TAMALE BEST OF: The Tamale Place ONE OF THE BEST: Solly’s Hot Tamales

HEALTH & WELLNESS

ATHLETIC COACH BEST OF: Rob Morgan ONE OF THE BEST: Bubba Nettles BARBER BEST OF: Karley Hayes | The Parlor Salon ONE OF THE BEST: Mandy Mullen | Hair Envy BARBER SHOP BEST OF: Hair Envy ONE OF THE BEST: Split Ends CHIROPRACTOR BEST OF: Dr. Paul D. Murry, D.C. ONE OF THE BEST: Thomas Houseal COUNSELING SERVICE BEST OF: Grace Christian Counseling Center ONE OF THE BEST: Positive Pathways Behavioral Health, LLC DANCE STUDIO BEST OF: RiverPointe Dance Academy ONE OF THE BEST: Debra Franco School of Dance DENTAL HYGIENIST BEST OF: Jenny Turner | Oldenburg Dental ONE OF THE BEST: Dana King | Vicksburg Family Dental

DENTIST BEST OF: Dr. Misty L. Austin, Austin Family Dental ONE OF THE BEST: Dr. Chandler Oldenburg DISPENSARY BEST OF: Green Tree Wellness Premium Cannabis Dispensary ONE OF THE BEST: Green Wellness

NAIL TECHNICIAN BEST OF: Penny Frith, Parlor Salon ONE OF THE BEST: Chelsea Ables, Hair Envy NURSE BEST OF: Hannah Masterson, Mission Primary ONE OF THE BEST: Robin Greer, Merit Health/Travel Nurse

RETIREMENT HOME BEST OF: Heritage House Retirement Home ONE OF THE BEST: Vicksburg Convalescent Home SPA BEST OF: Hair Envy ONE OF THE BEST: Salty Sisters Spa

NURSE PRACTITIONER BEST OF: Kay McDaniel ONE OF THE BEST: Christina Hossley

SPEECH THERAPIST BEST OF: Amanda Andrews ONE OF THE BEST: Sheri Little

EYE CARE SPECIALIST BEST OF: Miles Ashley, OD ONE OF THE BEST: Hillary Parish

NURSING HOME BEST OF: Heritage House ONE OF THE BEST:Vicksburg Convalescent Home

TANNING SALON BEST OF: Sunset Images Tanning Salon ONE OF THE BEST: Wyatt’s Gym

EYE CLINIC BEST OF: The Vision Clinic ONE OF THE BEST: Riverbend Eyecare

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST BEST OF: Catelyn Skipper ONE OF THE BEST: Heather Sumners

FACIALS BEST OF: Lee Catherine Pickering | The Loft ONE OF THE BEST: McMillan Crevitt | Southern Barber

PEDIATRIC THERAPY BEST OF: Elite Performance and Rehab ONE OF THE BEST: Scott Robbins Physical Therapy

FITNESS CENTER BEST OF: Wyatt’s Gym ONE OF THE BEST: Rejuvenating Fitness

PEDIATRICIAN BEST OF: Debbie Smith, MD ONE OF THE BEST: Lisa Fairchild, MD

HAIR SALON BEST OF: The Parlor Salon ONE OF THE BEST: Hair Envy

PERSONAL TRAINER BEST OF: Julian Tolliver ONE OF THE BEST: Amy Gattle

HAIR STYLIST BEST OF: Karley Hayes ONE OF THE BEST: Mandy Mullen

PHARMACIST BEST OF: Matt Hendrix, Helping Hands ONE OF THE BEST: Michael Jones, Helping Hands

ESTHETICIAN BEST OF: Kaitlyn Cook | Hair Envy ONE OF THE BEST: Leanna Goss | The Loft

HEARING AID CENTER BEST OF: Audibel Hearing Healthcare ONE OF THE BEST: All Mississippi Hearing, Inc. HOME HEALTH AGENCY BEST OF: Enhabit Home Health ONE OF THE BEST: CenterWell Home Health HOSPICE AGENCY BEST OF: St. Joseph Hospice ONE OF THE BEST: Gentiva Hospice MASSAGE THERAPIST BEST OF: Chris Schneider ONE OF THE BEST: Kaylon Little MEDICAL CLINIC BEST OF: Mission Primary Care Clinic ONE OF THE BEST: Medical Associates

WEIGHT LOSS BEST OF: Julian Tolliver ONE OF THE BEST: Overdrive Nutrition

HOME & GARDEN

APPLIANCE DEALER BEST OF: Wells & LaHatte ONE OF THE BEST: Cowboy Maloney’s CARPENTER BEST OF: Alvin Ashley ONE OF THE BEST: Sherman Brewer Construction CLEANING SERVICE BEST OF: Blessed Cleaning Services ONE OF THE BEST: Just Right Carpet Cleaning CONTRACTOR BEST OF: Ricky Hearn ONE OF THE BEST: Alvin Ashley

PHARMACY BEST OF: Helping Hand Family Pharmacy ONE OF THE BEST: Peoples Drug Store

ELECTRICIAN BEST OF: Ricky Martin ONE OF THE BEST: Sonny Jones

PHYSICAL THERAPIST BEST OF: Scott Robbins Physical Therapy ONE OF THE BEST: Michael Busby

FLOORING/CARPET BEST OF: Carpet One ONE OF THE BEST: Sherman Brewer Construction

PHYSICIAN BEST OF: Samuel L Pierce MD ONE OF THE BEST: Robert C. Masterson, DO PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BEST OF: Baleigh Ford ONE OF THE BEST: Morgan Caulfield

FLORIST BEST OF: Tina’s Flowers & Gifts LLC ONE OF THE BEST: The Ivy Place FRAMING (ARTWORK) BEST OF: Framed by Michel ONE OF THE BEST: Hobby Lobby FRAMING (HOUSE) BEST OF: Hearn Construction LLC ONE OF THE BEST: Sherman Brewer Construction

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2023 BEST OF THE BEST WINNERS GARDEN STORE/NURSERY BEST OF: The Flower Center ONE OF THE BEST: Delta Outfitters

STORAGE FACILITY BEST OF:Vicksburg Self Storage ONE OF THE BEST: Hwy 80 Self Storage

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION BEST OF: Mutual Credit Union ONE OF THE BEST: RiverHills

PASTOR BEST OF: Robert Andrews ONE OF THE BEST:Tony Winkler

GLASS DEALER BEST OF: Barnes Glass ONE OF THE BEST: Price’s Glass

TREE SERVICES BEST OF: Palmer Property Maintenance ONE OF THE BEST:Victor Hoofman

PET BOARDING BEST OF: Bark Avenue Hotel and Spa ONE OF THE BEST: Animal Medical Clinic

HANDYMAN BEST OF: Jerry Boland ONE OF THE BEST: Sherman Brewer

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

FINANCIAL PLANNING REPRESENTATIVE BEST OF: Nicole Knight, MCU ONE OF THE BEST: Marion Roberson

HARDWARE STORE BEST OF: Haden Hardware ONE OF THE BEST: Mid South Lumber & Supply

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

HEATING & COOLING SERVICE BEST OF: Superior Heating and Cooling ONE OF THE BEST: Ed Hampton Air Conditioning & Heating LLC HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE BEST OF: Haden Hardware ONE OF THE BEST: Mid South Lumber & Supply INTERIOR DESIGN BEST OF: Carrie Oakes ONE OF THE BEST: Mary Kaylin Gray LANDSCAPING BEST OF: Flower Center Nursery Inc ONE OF THE BEST: Palmer Property Maintenance LAUNDRY MAT BEST OF: United Cleaners ONE OF THE BEST: Laundry Plus PAINTER BEST OF: Ricky Hearn ONE OF THE BEST: Joy Solomon PEST CONTROL BEST OF: Bobby Turner ONE OF THE BEST: Sam Brocato PLUMBING SERVICE BEST OF: River City Plumbing | Chris Busby ONE OF THE BEST: Brandon Pickering POOL MAINTENANCE BEST OF: Butch Kurtz ONE OF THE BEST: Oasis Pool & Spa ROOFING COMPANY BEST OF: M.C. Roofing LLC ONE OF THE BEST: Jason Vega

ACCOUNTANT BEST OF: Andy Oakes ONE OF THE BEST: Rebecca Antwine

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST BEST OF: Casey Winningham | Boolos + Oaks ONE OF THE BEST: Brenda Massey | George Carr ALTERATIONS & MONOGRAMMING BEST OF: Lauren B Designs ONE OF THE BEST: Monogram Creations APPLIANCE REPAIR BEST OF: Wells & LaHatte ONE OF THE BEST: Harrison Appliance Repair ATTORNEY BEST OF: Allen Derivaux ONE OF THE BEST: Blake Teller BANK TELLER BEST OF: Peggy Meredith, MCU ONE OF THE BEST: Chantelle Johnson BANKER/BANK MANAGER BEST OF: Nicole Knight, MCU ONE OF THE BEST: Laura Hallberg DAY CARE BEST OF: Sisters of Mercy Early Learning Center ONE OF THE BEST:Treasures Learning Center DRY CLEANERS BEST OF: United Cleaners ONE OF THE BEST: Delta Cleaners ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIAL BEST OF: Martin Pace ONE OF THE BEST: Marcie Southerland

FRIENDLIEST CUSTOMER SERVICE BEST OF: Magnolia Jewelers ONE OF THE BEST: Madison Ave. Boutique

PET GROOMER BEST OF: Skylar Williams ONE OF THE BEST: Bark Avenue Hotel and Spa

FUNERAL DIRECTOR BEST OF: Doug Huskey ONE OF THE BEST:Vinnie Testa

PET TRAINER BEST OF: Lindsey Nosser Jordan ONE OF THE BEST: Karley Hayes

FUNERAL HOME BEST OF: Glenwood Funeral Home ONE OF THE BEST: Fisher-Riles Funeral Home

PHOTOGRAPHER BEST OF: Angela Wooten Photography ONE OF THE BEST: Jessica Lynn Photography

INDUSTRIAL PLANT BEST OF: Ergon ONE OF THE BEST: International Paper INSURANCE AGENCY BEST OF: Diane Derivaux Kemp, State Farm ONE OF THE BEST: Alfa Insurance, Kade Oldenburg Agency INSURANCE AGENT BEST OF: Diane Derivaux Kemp, State Farm ONE OF THE BEST: Lindsay Dedeaux, State Farm LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER BEST OF: Sheriff Martin Pace ONE OF THE BEST: Jerry Davidson LAW FIRM BEST OF: Allen Derivaux ONE OF THE BEST: Teller, Hopson & Schrader, LLP LOAN OFFICER BEST OF: Candy Franciso, Trustmark ONE OF THE BEST: Nicole Knight | MCU MORTGAGE PROVIDER BEST OF: Mutual Credit Union ONE OF THE BEST: Trustmark MUSIC TEACHER BEST OF: Caroline Gatling ONE OF THE BEST: Jennifer Tillotson NONPROFIT BEST OF: Beautiful Deliverance ONE OF THE BEST: Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation

REAL ESTATE AGENT BEST OF: Ann Haden, Coldwell Banker ONE OF THE BEST: Julie Carr, Keller Williams Realty Vicksburg REAL ESTATE COMPANY BEST OF: Coldwell Banker All Stars ONE OF THE BEST: Keller Williams SCHOOL (ELEMENTARY) BEST OF: St. Francis Xavier Elementary ONE OF THE BEST: Beechwood SCHOOL (JUNIOR HIGH/ HIGH SCHOOL) BEST OF: St. Aloysius High School ONE OF THE BEST:Academy of Innovation SIGNS & PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS BEST OF: H&M Promotional Products ONE OF THE BEST: River City Vinyls STAFFING SERVICE BEST OF: Staffing Solutions, Anna Tillotson ONE OF THE BEST: Express Employment Professionals TAXIDERMY BEST OF: Robert Belk ONE OF THE BEST: Hayden Quimby TEACHER (JR. HIGH/ HIGH SCHOOL) BEST OF: Liz Testa ONE OF THE BEST: Jennifer Cain

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2023 BEST OF THE BEST WINNERS TEACHER (PRESCHOOL/ ELEMENTARY) BEST OF: Carley White | St Francis ONE OF THE BEST: Savannah Ray | Redwood

CONSIGNMENT/ THRIFT SHOP BEST OF: Muddy Magnolias ONE OF THE BEST: Levee Street Market Place

TRAVEL AGENT BEST OF: Dena Steen ONE OF THE BEST: Cori Clay

FAMILY FUN ACTIVITY BEST OF:The Chopping Block ONE OF THE BEST: Southern Heritage Air Foundation Museum

VET CLINIC BEST OF: Animal Medical Clinic ONE OF THE BEST: Woodland Animal Clinic

FEED & FERTILIZER BEST OF: Delta Outfitters ONE OF THE BEST:Tractor Supply

VETERINARIAN BEST OF: Rachel Potter ONE OF THE BEST: Tony Loper

FURNITURE STORE BEST OF: Marcus Furniture ONE OF THE BEST: River City Furniture

WELDING SERVICES BEST OF: Ricky’s Welding & Machine Shop ONE OF THE BEST: Arc-Up Welding

GIFT SHOP BEST OF: The Cinnamon Tree ONE OF THE BEST: Madison Ave. Boutique

SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT

GROCERY STORE BEST OF: Super Junior ONE OF THE BEST: Corner Market

ANTIQUE SHOP BEST OF: Levee Street Market Place ONE OF THE BEST: The Open Market

ART OR CRAFT CLASS BEST OF: Lana Fuller ONE OF THE BEST: Shut the Front Door

HUNTING EQUIPMENT/ SPORTING GOODS BEST OF: 601 Sports ONE OF THE BEST: Delta Outfitters

ART GALLERY BEST OF: The Attic Gallery ONE OF THE BEST: H C Porter Gallery

JEWELER BEST OF: Matt Southerland ONE OF THE BEST: Ricky Israel

BIRTHDAY PARTY VENUE BEST OF: Billy’s Italian Restaurant ONE OF THE BEST: Levee Street Warehouse

JEWELRY STORE BEST OF: Magnolia Jewelers ONE OF THE BEST: Carter Jewelers

BOOKSTORE BEST OF: Lorelei Books ONE OF THE BEST: Peterson’s CASINO BEST OF: Ameristar ONE OF THE BEST: WaterView

LOCAL ARTIST (VISUAL ARTS) BEST OF: Abby Perry ONE OF THE BEST: Claiborne Cooksey LOCAL MUSICIAN/BAND BEST OF: Patchwork ONE OF THE BEST: The Chill

CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE BEST OF: Frederick’s Boutique ONE OF THE BEST: Sweet Baby Loves

NIGHT SPOT/LIVE MUSIC BEST OF: The Biscuit Company ONE OF THE BEST: Key City Brewery & Eatery

CHILDREN’S SHOE STORE BEST OF: Frederick’s Boutique ONE OF THE BEST: Shoe Show

PAWN SHOP BEST OF: USA Pawn ONE OF THE BEST: Riverside Pawn

CLOTHING BOUTIQUE BEST OF: Strut ONE OF THE BEST: Madison Ave. Boutique

TOY STORE BEST OF: Peterson’s ONE OF THE BEST: Cinnamon Tree

TOURISM

ANNUAL EVENT BEST OF: Christmas Parade ONE OF THE BEST: Southern Heritage Air Foundation Warbird Formation Clinic BED & BREAKFAST BEST OF: Anchuca ONE OF THE BEST: Duff Green BEST KEPT SECRET (LOCATION) BEST OF:Vicksburg Theatre Guild ONE OF THE BEST: The Old Depot Museum BEST PLACE TO CATCH A SUNSET BEST OF: 10 South ONE OF THE BEST: Fort Hill HOTEL BEST OF: Mulberry Vicksburg ONE OF THE BEST: Cedar Grove

CATERER BEST OF: Goldies Express ONE OF THE BEST: The Gumbo Pot CEREMONY VENUE BEST OF: Levee Street Warehouse ONE OF THE BEST: The BB Club ENTERTAINMENT BEST OF: The Chill ONE OF THE BEST: DJ Noel Tello FORMAL WEAR BEST OF: Lauren B Designs ONE OF THE BEST: G’s Fashions & Tuxedo Rental GOWNS & ALTERATIONS BEST OF: Lauren B Designs ONE OF THE BEST: Monogram Creations

MUSEUM BEST OF: Old Court House Museum ONE OF THE BEST: Southern Heritage Air Foundation Museum

HAIR & MAKEUP BEST OF: Brantlee Marbury | The Parlor Salon ONE OF THE BEST: Karley Hayes | The Parlor Salon

RIVERBOAT BEST OF: American Queen ONE OF THE BEST:Viking

HOTELS & LODGING BEST OF: The Duff Green Mansion ONE OF THE BEST: Cedar Grove

TOUR GUIDE BEST OF: Patty Mekus ONE OF THE BEST: Susan Trest

INVITATIONS BEST OF: Social Butterfly, Margie Steckler ONE OF THE BEST: Paper Plus

TOURIST ATTRACTION BEST OF:Vicksburg National Military Park ONE OF THE BEST: The Old Depot Museum

PHOTOGRAPHER BEST OF: Angela Wooten Photography ONE OF THE BEST: Jessica Slade Photography

VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK MONUMENT BEST OF: Illinois Monument ONE OF THE BEST: Texas Monument

PLANNER BEST OF: Erin Hern ONE OF THE BEST: Margie Steckler | Sassafras

WEDDING

RECEPTION VENUE BEST OF: Levee Street Warehouse ONE OF THE BEST: The BB Club

REGISTRY BEST OF: Sassafras ONE OF THE BEST: Cinnamon Tree RINGS & WEDDING BANDS BEST OF: Magnolia Jewelers ONE OF THE BEST: Carter Jewelers FLORIST BEST OF: Tina’s Flowers & Gifts LLC ONE OF THE BEST: The Ivy Place CAKES & DESSERTS BEST OF: HannMade Cakes ONE OF THE BEST: Amanda Smith Cakes

REHEARSAL DINNER VENUE BEST OF: Levee Street Warehouse ONE OF THE BEST: The BB Club RENTALS BEST OF: Sheffield Rentals ONE OF THE BEST: Levee Street

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR VICKSBURG’S BEST INSURANCE AGENT

DIANE DERIVAUX KEMP AND INSURANCE AGENCY.

LOCAL AGENT & LOCAL TEAM DEDICATED TO VICKSBURG!

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING

CORNER MARKET VICKSBURG'S #1 Bakery & ONE OF VICKSBURG'S best grocery stores!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOU IN 2024!

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Thank you, Vicksburg, for voting

Jason Vega's Roofing LLC One of Vicksburg’s BEST Roofing Company!

JASON VEGA

601-529-4752 VICKSBURG, MS 39180

Shingles, Metal, Chimney Repair FREE ESTIMATES! GOD BLESS!

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Thank you for voting

RICKY’S WELDING & MACHINE SHOP Vicksburg’s BEST Welding Service and Machine Shop!

STEEL SALES MACHINE SHOP WELDING SHOP ALUMINUM STAINLESS STEEL CARBON GALVANIZED

CNC MACHINE SHOP - CNC MILLS CNC LATHES- SURFACE GRINDING WATER JETTING 600 TON PRESS-COMPUTERIZED SAW

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AWS-CERTIFIED WELDERS PLANT MAINTENANCE PORTABLE WELDING SERVICE ALUMINUM WELDING - PLASMA CUTTING

ROLLING CAPABILITIES FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF MATERIAL SHEARING CAPABILITIES UP TO 3/8" THICK PLATE BREAK

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Magnolia Jewelers

Thanks you for voting us Vicksburg’s best business!

Matt Southerland is Vicksburg’s BEST JEWELER & BOSS OF THE YEAR!

as well as: friendliest customer service, We look forward to best jewelry store, and continuing to bringing best wedding bands & Vicksburg the finest jewelry engagement rings! services including a variety 12-MONTH NO INTEREST FINANCING!

Come see us Downtown, Vicksburg!

1416 Washington Street | 601-429-0074 Monday-Friday 10am-5:30pm & Saturday 10am-4pm

of new and estate jewelry, watches, customized jewelry, and repairs.

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Julian Tolliver is Vicksburg's

#1 Personal Trainer four years in a row, 2020-2023!!!

REJUVENATING FITNESS is One of Vicksburg's

BEST Fitness Centers three years in a row 2021-2023

&

#1 Weightloss Program!

Thank you for the votes, Vicksburg!

Greatly appreciated.

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Thank you,Vicksburg,

for voting Trustmark One of the Best Mortgage Providers for 2023! &

Congratulations to our award-winning associate

Candy Francisco for being voted Best Loan Officer!

Mortgage Loan Originator, NMLS# 464588

trustmark.com

Member FDIC

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WE LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOU IN 2024!

In Addition to the 2023 Reader’s Choice Award for One of the BEST Mechanics!

We are a 5-Star Retirement Facility in Vicksburg.

Thank you, Vicksburg, for voting our facility One of Vicksburg’s BEST NURSING HOMES and BEST RETIREMENT HOMES!

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Vicksburg's #1 Toy Store

Thank you for voting Lorelei Books Vicksburg’s BEST BOOKSTORE!

& One of Vicksburg's BEST Book Stores!

Thank you for shopping with us! We love our customers!

1400 Washington St. 601-636-7210

Call about ordering books for Bible study groups and book clubs.

We look forward to seeing you in 2024.

Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm 1103 Washington St. (601) 634-8624 customerservice@loreleibooks.com

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Thank you for voting Dr. Loper One of the BEST VETERINARIANS & Woodand Animal Clinic One of the BEST VET CLINICS!

Peoples Drug Store looks forward to giving you the best service in 2024!

After 100 years and counting, we are excited to remain your BEST source for all your pharmaceutical needs!

Thank you for voting us One of Vicksburg’s BEST PHARMACIES! We are proud to bring you the very BEST every day!

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Thank you for voting

THE OLD DEPOT MUSEUM

One of Vicksburg’s BEST KEPT SECRETS & One of Vicksburg’s BEST TOURIST ATTRACTION!

1010 LEVEE STREET, DOWNTOWN VICKSBURG

601-638-6500

Visit us at TheOldDepot.net Winter Hours Mon-Sat from 10am-4pm Summer Hours Mon-Sat from 10am-5pm

The Fall of Dixie: DIORAMA Vanishing Glory: DOCUMENTARY Life On The River Model Railroad Layouts

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