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SEPT. 5, 2010
Martha Leese of Vicksburg contributed this photo of her father, Joseph Duncan Price Sr., 1889-1968, with his father, John Lewis Price, 1854-1922, in their car about 1922. The location is unknown.
Engagements
<b>Ashley Elizabeth Kelly engaged to marry Christopher Michael Tankesly</b> Miss Kelly, Tankesly to recite vows Oct. 2
The engagement of Ashley Elizabeth Kelly to Christopher Michael Tankesly, both of Vicksburg, is announced today. Vows will be exchanged at 6 p.m. Oct. 2, 2010, at the Southern Cultural Heritage Ce...
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<b>Da’Quita La’Darrinette Hedrick engaged to marry Kelsey Lamont Dotson Sr.</b> Hedrick, Dotson to wed Oct. 2
The engagement of Da’Quita La’Darrinette Hedrick to Kelsey Lamont Dotson Sr., both of Port Gibson, is announced today. The wedding will be at 3 p.m. Oct. 2, 2010, at Rose Hill Christian Church in ...
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<b>Kristi Leigh Bishop engaged to marry Joseph Michael Renfroe</b> Bishop and Renfroe to recite vows
Kevin and Linda Bishop of Vicksburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristi Leigh, to Joseph Michael Renfroe. Mr. Renfroe is the son of Mike and Linda Renfroe of Vicksburg. Miss Bishop i...
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Weddings
<b>Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wayne Leach. The bride is the former Sondra Lee Moorhead</b> Leach, Moorhead exchange vows
Billy Wayne Leach and Sondra Lee Moorhead, both of Vicksburg, were married at 4 p.m. June 28, 2010, in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Rob Bremer officiated at the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of John W....
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<b>Mr. and Mrs. Odell Richardson. The bride is the former Nichole LaTreece Hurrington</b> Mr. Richardson marries Miss Hurrington July 30
Odell Richardson and Nichole LaTreece Hurrington were married at 7:30 p.m. July 30, 2010, in LaMarque, Texas. The Rev. Earnest North officiated at the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Randy...
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<b>Mr. and Mrs. Michael Owen Clardy. The bride is the former Whitney Clare Saxon</b> Clardy, Saxon recite vows June 26
Michael Owen Clardy and Whitney Clare Saxon were married June 26, 2010, at Fairview Baptist Church of Columbus. David Perkins officiated at the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Kimerly Saxon...
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Births
Arrivals
Dedra Rachelle Powell announces the birth of a 6-pound, 6-ounce daughter, Destine Symone Powell, on July 20, 2010, at River Region Medical Center. Grandparent is Deloris Powell. Jennifer Shorter...
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Anniversaries
<b>A.L. and Daisy Tanner</b> Tanners to be honored
A.L. “Buck” and Daisy Tanner celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Thursday. They were married Sept. 2, 1950, in Belzoni. They will be honored with a reception from 2 until 4 p.m. Sept. 12 at ...
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<b>Faye and Tom White in 1960</b> Whites celebrate 50th
Tom and Faye White celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Thursday. They were honored with a surprise party given by their children and grandchildren on Aug. 6. The Whites were married in Vi...
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She's 100
Annie Mae Stanford will be honored with a 100th birthday party Saturday at First Church of the Nazarene, Wisconsin Avenue. A potluck luncheon will begin at noon, followed by a celebration at 2. Al...
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Gordon Cotton
Gordon Cotton is an author and historian who lives in Vicksburg. His stories appear each Sunday in The Vicksburg Post

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On the menu
We welcome your items for On the Menu, a wrap-up of area food events. Submit items by <a href= “newsreleases@vicksburgpost.com”>e-mail , postal service (P.O. Box 821668, Vicksbu...
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<b>Terry Brantley stands in front of St. Mary’s.</b> This is the time St. Mary’s a fixture of Bolton’s past, future
“Now, it’s time,” Terry Brantley said. She was talking about St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Bolton. It’s been closed for about 15 years, but efforts are under way and work is in progress to open i...
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Veterans from N.O. WWII museum will be in city Friday
A group of New Orleans veterans will bring war stories to Vicksburg this week in an event at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center. On Friday evening, four members of the Speakers Bureau of The Na...
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Miriam Jabour
Miriam Jabour is a Master Gardener and Master Flower Show judge. Write to her at 1114 Windy Lake Drive, Vicksburg, MS 39183.

Military News
Military news
Army Pfc. Joshua B. Watts has graduated from the Multiple Launch Rocket System Crewmember Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. The course is designed to train the crew m...
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Military news
Thomas P. Setser, a local attorney, has been recalled to active duty in support of Operations Noble Eagle and Enduring Freedom serving with the U.S. Navy. He will be attached to Commander Navy Exp...
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<b>Air Force Airman Matthew K. Mattson</b> Mattson graduates from basic training
Air Force Airman Matthew K. Mattson has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The eight-week program included training in military discipline, core...
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