70 Years Ago: 1944

Staff Sgt. and Mrs. William Shields announce the birth of a son.

60 Years Ago: 1954

The annual Fourth of July picnic of the Vicksburg Shrine Club is held at Sam Koury’s lodge on Long Lake.

50 Years Ago: 1964

Billy Curbow is named principal of Carr Junior High School. • Joe Schmitt is installed as president of the Vicksburg Civitan Club.

40 Years Ago: 1974

Mr. and Mrs. John Kamman Jr. announce the birth of a daughter, Jennifer Barett, on June 25.

30 Years Ago: 1984

Christopher Reed Birdsong celebrates his first birthday.

20 Years Ago: 1994

Willie “Bill” Taylor dies. • Shelbi MacAnn Conerly celebrates her birthday.

10 Years Ago: 2004

About 3,700 Entergy customers are still without power after a weekend storm.