Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs has declared a state of emergency in response to rising levels of the Mississippi River.

Mississippi skies are clear and sunny now, but a threat looms after last week's storms: Likely flooding of the Mississippi River and some tributaries.

Four casinos have become major attractors, particularly the Ameristar Casino, which is housed within a riverboat on the Mississippi. But just like Las Vegas, Vicksburg is far more than just a ...