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 "city": "Vicksburg",
 "state": "MS",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen",
   "headline": "Vicksburg board to vote on $600K paving contract, $74.5K water loan",
   "summary": "The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen is meeting to approve routine consent items, including personnel actions, reports, and sponsorships, and to consider several notable items: a $600,000 paving project contract, a $74,500 water infrastructure loan application, and a resolution related to eminent domain. The agenda also includes an executive session for personnel matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/8/1678_A_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-08-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1678&GID=464&G=F185F067-D438-45B5-B006-2BF1B99180FA"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen",
   "headline": "Board to award Highland Drive project, adjust fire pay, approve payments",
   "summary": "The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a consent agenda with personnel actions, sponsorships, and payments, plus routine items including appointing a city clerk and public works director. They will also vote on a $149,901.76 bid for the NRCS Highland Drive Project, a fire department tier pay scale adjustment, and several contract awards and change orders.",
   "agenda_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/8/1677_A_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-08-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/8/1677_M_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-08-10_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1677&GID=464&G=F185F067-D438-45B5-B006-2BF1B99180FA"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen",
   "headline": "Board approves $614,985 transfer for Riverfront Development and adopts tax exemption for Ergon Asphalt",
   "summary": "The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet August 3 to decide on routine personnel actions, approve a $614,985 transfer from the Riverfront Development Project Fund to the Water & Gas Account, adopt a final order granting a tax exemption to Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc., and ratify several contracts including a demolition contract for 915 Dewitt Street and grass-cutting services for 100 McAuley Drive and 2704 Oak Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/8/1676_A_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-08-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/8/1676_M_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-08-03_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1676&GID=464&G=F185F067-D438-45B5-B006-2BF1B99180FA"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-24",
   "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen",
   "headline": "Vicksburg board considers $614,985 payment for Riverfront Park project",
   "summary": "The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote on several professional service payments, tax exemptions for local businesses, and bid awards for city lot maintenance. The board is also reviewing a revised travel policy and contracts for the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum.",
   "agenda_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/7/1675_A_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-07-24_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/7/1675_M_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-07-24_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1675&GID=464&G=F185F067-D438-45B5-B006-2BF1B99180FA"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen",
   "headline": "City approves $6,100 demolition contract for dilapidated houses on Dewitt St.",
   "summary": "The Board will adopt routine consent‑agenda items such as personnel actions and meeting minutes. It will approve several contracts and payments, including a $6,100 demolition contract for dilapidated houses at 915 Dewitt Street, a $2,616.66 invoice from Vicksburg Tallulah Regional Airport, and a lease‑purchase financing agreement with Trustmark National Bank at a 3.98% rate and $11,921.84 monthly payment. The Board will adopt new park and recreation policies and resolutions for COPS microgrants, DPS LEO grants, ambulance service representation, and a charter amendment. An executive session will address longevity‑pay matters for various city departments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/7/1674_A_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-07-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/7/1674_M_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-07-20_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1674&GID=464&G=F185F067-D438-45B5-B006-2BF1B99180FA"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-10",
   "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen",
   "headline": "Vicksburg board considers face covering ban and new commercial assessment area",
   "summary": "The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote on an ordinance prohibiting face coverings that conceal identity. The body will also consider establishing a Business Promotion Area to levy a special assessment on commercial real property within the downtown district, with a public hearing scheduled for August 25, 2026. Additional agenda items include budget amendments, contract fee adjustments for water and wastewater services, and police officer appointments. These actions will update local safety regulations, adjust municipal service costs, and create new funding mechanisms for downtown business promotion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/7/1673_A_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-07-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/7/1673_M_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-07-10_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1673&GID=464&G=F185F067-D438-45B5-B006-2BF1B99180FA"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen",
   "headline": "Vicksburg Board discusses sponsorships, personnel actions, and city service updates",
   "summary": "The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider several sponsorship applications and various personnel actions. The meeting includes discussions on convention center updates, civil service rule revisions, and a FEMA overpayment refund.",
   "agenda_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/7/1672_A_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-07-06_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/7/1672_M_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-07-06_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1672&GID=464&G=F185F067-D438-45B5-B006-2BF1B99180FA"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen",
   "headline": "City to approve $1.5M water loan reimbursement, $896K sewer repairs",
   "summary": "The Board considers approving a $1.53 million payment request for a state water pollution control loan, along with over $1.3 million in sewer repair invoices. Other actions include a public hearing on nuisance properties, an ambulance rate increase, and approval of multiple contracts and permits.",
   "agenda_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/6/1670_A_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-06-25_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/6/1670_M_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-06-25_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1670&GID=464&G=F185F067-D438-45B5-B006-2BF1B99180FA"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen",
   "headline": "City to approve final $118,502 payment for baseball field lighting",
   "summary": "The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider routine items including personnel actions, crime statistics report, and budget amendments. Notable actions include approving a $118,502.50 final payment for baseball field lighting, purchasing two mowers for $28,762, authorizing a $1,000 youth basketball sponsorship, and selecting a company for a water park feasibility study.",
   "agenda_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/6/1669_A_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-06-15_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/6/1669_M_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-06-15_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1669&GID=464&G=F185F067-D438-45B5-B006-2BF1B99180FA"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen",
   "headline": "Board approves up to $647,662 equipment lease purchase",
   "summary": "The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a resolution to authorize a lease purchase of equipment for the city not exceeding $647,662. They will also vote on tax abatement for Mutual Federal Credit Union, award contracts for demolition of nine dilapidated houses, and approve multiple sponsorships and fee waivers for community events.",
   "agenda_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/6/1668_A_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-06-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/6/1668_M_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-06-10_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1668&GID=464&G=F185F067-D438-45B5-B006-2BF1B99180FA"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen",
   "headline": "City to accept $102K grant match for Blues Highway Travel Center",
   "summary": "The board will vote on accepting $102,000 in matching funds from the Visitors Bureau for a state grant to fund the Blues Highway Travel Center project. They will also consider budget amendments, approve several sponsorships and payments, and create a committee to review bids for grass cutting and demolition. An executive session will discuss longevity pay and medical service expansion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/6/1667_A_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-06-01_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/6/1667_M_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-06-01_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1667&GID=464&G=F185F067-D438-45B5-B006-2BF1B99180FA"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen",
   "headline": "Board to vote on $115,500 audit contract, speed humps, and nuisance property hearings",
   "summary": "The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider approving multiple contracts and payments, including a $115,500 audit, $56,778 for speed humps, and $37,931 for medical equipment. A public hearing will determine whether several properties are public nuisances and authorize their cleaning or demolition.",
   "agenda_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/5/1665_A_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-05-26_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/5/1665_M_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-05-26_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1665&GID=464&G=F185F067-D438-45B5-B006-2BF1B99180FA"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-22",
   "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen",
   "headline": "Board to discuss personnel matters in closed session",
   "summary": "This special meeting of the Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen is called to enter executive session to discuss personnel issues. Items include longevity pay corrections, a transfer, and discussions about job performance and health of employees in the City Clerk and Inspection departments. No public votes are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/5/1671_A_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-05-22_Special_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/5/1671_M_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-05-22_Special_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1671&GID=464&G=F185F067-D438-45B5-B006-2BF1B99180FA"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen",
   "headline": "City to consider Levitt AMP concerts, $46k fireworks, demolition bids",
   "summary": "The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will decide on sponsorship applications totaling over $60k, including $45k for Miss Mississippi. They will authorize a $46k fireworks contract, receive sealed bids for demolishing nine dilapidated houses, and vote on a complex request from Levitt AMP Vicksburg for an eight-date concert series with street closures and city services. Other items include sewer repairs, traffic calming measures, and executive session for personnel matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/5/1664_A_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-05-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/5/1664_M_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-05-18_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1664&GID=464&G=F185F067-D438-45B5-B006-2BF1B99180FA"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-08",
   "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen",
   "headline": "Board to vote on $105K in economic development contributions",
   "summary": "The Board will consider approving contributions totaling $105,000 to three local economic development organizations. Other major items include awarding sealed bids for grass cutting and litter removal, accepting special assessments for nuisance properties, and approving personnel actions and various payments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/5/1663_A_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-05-08_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/5/1663_M_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-05-08_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1663&GID=464&G=F185F067-D438-45B5-B006-2BF1B99180FA"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen",
   "headline": "Board to approve $784K transfer for riverfront development",
   "summary": "The Board will consider a consent agenda including personnel actions, proclamations, and event permits. The routine agenda includes discussion of the Vicksburg Convention Center, authorizing bids for lot clearing, adopting a truck route ordinance, and approving fund transfers totaling over $856K to reimburse the city's water and gas account.",
   "agenda_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/5/1662_A_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-05-04_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/5/1662_M_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-05-04_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1662&GID=464&G=F185F067-D438-45B5-B006-2BF1B99180FA"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen",
   "headline": "Appoint Keyona Henry as Human Resource Director",
   "summary": "The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is considering the appointment of Associate City Attorney Keyona Henry as the new Human Resource Director during this special called meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/4/1666_A_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-04-27_Special_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/4/1666_M_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-04-27_Special_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1666&GID=464&G=F185F067-D438-45B5-B006-2BF1B99180FA"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-24",
   "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen",
   "headline": "Board to rename park after Myrlie Evers, plan grand opening",
   "summary": "The Board will consider renaming Kuhn Memorial Civil Rights Park to Myrlie Evers Civil Rights Park, accept donations for the park, and authorize a grand opening event. They will also approve various payments, contracts for sewer repairs and grass cutting, and a new time-and-attendance system.",
   "agenda_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/4/1661_A_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-04-24_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/4/1661_M_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-04-24_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1661&GID=464&G=F185F067-D438-45B5-B006-2BF1B99180FA"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen",
   "headline": "City to approve $784,574 payment for riverfront park project",
   "summary": "The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote on a consent agenda including payments, sponsorships, and personnel actions. They will also consider routine items such as lease financing for a street sweeper, budget amendments, and bids for grass cutting and demolition. Executive session is scheduled to discuss pay adjustments and various city departments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/4/1660_A_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-04-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/4/1660_M_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-04-20_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1660&GID=464&G=F185F067-D438-45B5-B006-2BF1B99180FA"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-10",
   "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen",
   "headline": "Board to award $199K grapple truck bid to Sansom Equipment",
   "summary": "The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will award a $199,000 bid for a grapple truck, authorize a $91,538 water tower maintenance agreement, and hold a public hearing to declare 10 properties as public menaces. They will also discuss updates from the Southern Cultural Heritage Center and Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, and consider multiple personnel actions and contracts in executive session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/4/1659_A_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-04-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/4/1659_M_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-04-10_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1659&GID=464&G=F185F067-D438-45B5-B006-2BF1B99180FA"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen",
   "headline": "City to vote on license plate reader contract for police",
   "summary": "The board will vote on a contract with Flock Group Inc. for license plate readers for the Vicksburg Police Department. They will also consider traffic calming studies, speed humps, and property maintenance contracts. Several financial approvals include water/sewer improvements and matching funds for community organizations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/4/1658_A_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-04-06_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/4/1658_M_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-04-06_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1658&GID=464&G=F185F067-D438-45B5-B006-2BF1B99180FA"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-25",
   "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen",
   "headline": "Vicksburg Board discusses zoning changes, waterfront expansion, and city payments",
   "summary": "The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will review various municipal actions including personnel updates, event permissions for Levee Street and Gordon's Alley, and several contract amendments. Key discussions include rezoning requests for Halls Ferry Road and multiple ordinances to amend the official zoning map.",
   "agenda_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/3/1657_A_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-03-25_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/3/1657_M_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-03-25_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1657&GID=464&G=F185F067-D438-45B5-B006-2BF1B99180FA"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen",
   "headline": "Vicksburg Board discusses disaster assistance and city maintenance resolutions",
   "summary": "The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider several financial allocations, including a $13,500 payment to the Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District. The meeting includes discussions on disaster assistance following a January 2026 winter storm and various community cleanup initiatives.",
   "agenda_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/3/1655_A_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-03-16_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/3/1655_M_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-03-16_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1655&GID=464&G=F185F067-D438-45B5-B006-2BF1B99180FA"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen",
   "headline": "City approves over $148,000 in water and wastewater treatment contracts",
   "summary": "The Board will adopt the consent agenda covering new hires, resignations and retirements, and approve several payments and contracts, including $148,350 for water and wastewater treatment operations, $53,595.91 for the 911 Emergency Communications Center, and a $9,680 transfer between project accounts. It will also approve a special assessment and resolution for demolition of multiple properties and authorize a service agreement with Puckett Power Systems for a generator at the water treatment plant. Additional items include re‑advertising a bid for a grapple truck and accepting a donation of services, flowers and plants for Washington Street Park.",
   "agenda_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/3/1656_A_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-03-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/3/1656_M_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-03-10_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1656&GID=464&G=F185F067-D438-45B5-B006-2BF1B99180FA"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen",
   "headline": "Board to vote on $90,496 engineering contract for NRCS disaster project",
   "summary": "The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider consent agenda items including special assessments on 10 properties for cleaning and demolition, and routine agenda items such as a $90,496 task order for engineering services for the NRCS EWP project, a $45,000 funding increase for the Chamber of Commerce, and an agreement for airport appraisal services. Executive session items include personnel longevity pay, a termination, and discussion of land transactions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/3/1654_A_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-03-02_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar1.com/vicksburg-ms/meetings/2026/3/1654_M_Board_of_Mayor_and_Aldermen_26-03-02_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://vicksburg-ms.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1654&GID=464&G=F185F067-D438-45B5-B006-2BF1B99180FA"
  }
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}