From left, Patricia Sullivan, president of the board of directors of Vicksburg Family Development Services; Vicksburg South Ward Alderman Sam Habeeb; Kay Lee and Linda Sweezer, co-directors; Eric Thomas, pastor of the First Baptist Church; and North Ward Alderman Gertrude Young cut a ribbon Tuesday during the open house for the Vicksburg Family Development Services new facilities at 1205 Monroe St. The organization serves families through prenatal classes, home visits and a preschool. It also offers mentoring for children ages 10 to 18. (The Vicksburg Post/PAT SHANNAHAN)