Showers fell on four days during a week of moderate temperatures that saw the Mississippi River edge toward a late-season crest.

Highs ranged from 72 degrees to 86. Lows ranged from 64 degrees to 70.

The river started the week at 46.8 feet on the Vicksburg gauge and rose to 47.5 feet, holding at that level. The forecast today was for a reading of 47.2 feet.

Following Memorial Day tradition, American flags were placed on the graves of the approximately 18,000 U.S. soldiers buried in the Vicksburg National Cemetery. Other events included a memorial service and parade in town.

Dale and Associates Architects of Jackson was hired for $77,767 to design an expanded fire station at Vicksburg Municipal Airport.

Katie Koestler, daughter of Michael and Carla Koestler, was listed by Metro Christian Living magazine as one of the Top 20 Christian Leaders of the Future.

Josh Hill, Clayton Holmes, Josh Perry and Joe Borello of Porters Chapel Academy were tapped for the state private school association all-star baseball team.

Vicksburg artists Janet Akers and Wanda Warren were award winners in the Cotton District Art Competition in Starkville.

The rare distinction of having the cheapest gas in America came to the city, apparently as a consequence of a new Murphy Express station opening on Pemberton Boulevard at U.S. 61 South. Many other stations chose to price-match the new competitor and fuel prices dropped as far as $2.05 per gallon during the week while national averages were 25 cents to 39 cents higher per gallon.

The Mississippi River’s late-season crest at 47.5 feet on the Vicksburg gauge held for much of the week, but also focused attention on cropland inside levees in the South Delta. There, water is accumulating that has ruined some crops and delayed or canceled planting for the year in other fields. This year’s crest is much lower than last year’s, but due to the timing, the effect on agriculture will make it far more costly.

A team from AmeriCorps briefed local residents on plans once the former All Saints’ School becomes a regional operations center this summer.

Ellis Koury, known to legions of friends as the mayor of Washington Street, died at 93. Koury and his family operated Koury’s Children’s Shop downtown for more than 50 years.

As Tuesday’s mayoral vote approached, campaign reports showed incumbent Laurence Leyens with $100,619 in donations and Democratic nominee Paul Winfield’s campaign accepting $56,374. An attempt by a radio host to get the men together for a debate appeared doomed.

The last in a series of 32 murals on the floodwall at City Front was unveiled. It depicts the Jitney Jungle, which was at the corner of South and Walnut streets, and The Glass Kitchen.

More paperwork in the files of the Vicksburg Housing Authority was revealed to reflect more questionable dealing with contractors. Jay Kilroy, chairman and one of four board members appointed in February, said the findings will be provided to the district attorney.

Kanza Construction was expected to complete a bank stabilization project on Washington at Clark Street soon, but with no word on when the nearby overpass will be replaced by a planned railroad tunnel. Bids were nearly double estimates and officials were seeking additional revenue sources for the work.

The end of the school year approached for public school students. Friday was to be the last day, but Monday will be a “60 percent” day to make up for classes being canceled one day last fall.

In addition to Mr. Koury, deaths during the week included Craig Allen Alberts, Tommy Green, Willie Mae Long, Anne Ford Smith Yates, Willie Lee Lynn, Walter T. Miller and Dorothy Elizabeth Sims Palermo.