THE socialSCENE VICKSBURG, MS

2nd Annual Jesters Ball

The second annual Jesters Ball was held on Saturday night, February 4, 2023, at the Vicksburg Convention Center. During the Mardi Gras-themed event, attendees enjoyed a secondline entrance by the nominees as well as dignitaries on hand, dinner, and a music performance by the Southern Komfort Brass Band. The Vicksburg Convention Center announced the nominees who were selected for their involvement in philanthropies and community events and for their love of Vicksburg. Nominees for 2023 Jester were Joyce Blue, Tim Cantwell, Brad Eldridge, Nate Hoben, Lt. Bobby Jones, and Shelley Tingle; and during the ball, Joyce Blue was announced as the 2023 Jester. Photos by Robynn Lea, Leslie Horton, and Vicksburg Convention Center

Braden Williams and Chané Van Zyl Kimi and Mark Jefferson

Andy and Cynthia Freeny

Tim Cutler and Colonel (retired) Teresa Schlosser, Mark Posey and Robyn Lea, Chané Van Zyl and Braden Williams, Kimi and Mark Jefferson, and Cynthia and Andy Freeny

Stephani Hardy and Tim Cantwell

Dr. Carlos Latorre and Lt. Bobby Jones

Jester Nominees: Lt. Bobby Jones, Brad Eldridge, and Joyce Blue with Jester 2022 Launo More, Mayor George Flaggs, Jr., Shelly Tingle, Tim Cantwell, and Vicksburg Convention Center Executive Director

Erin Southard

Krewe of the Vicksburg Convention Center: Tim Clark, Sue Bagby, Donna Gray, Erin Southard, Mary Rather and Don Hill

Smokey and Ginger Kelly with Karen and Scutter Butler

Walter Osborne and Erin Southard

Joel and Leslie Horton, Penny and Mack Varner, and Tiffany and Miles Keen

Erin Southard and Lt. Bobby Jones

Ritch and Erin Southard

Wendi and Terry Treadwell

Lt. Bobby Jones, Erin Southard, and Tim Cantwell

Jesters Ball Musicians

Jesters Ball Decorations