Ceremonies across Vicksburg Friday ushered in the ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. At the Vicksburg National Military Park staff and local AmeriCorps volunteers set out 3,000 flags to honor those killed. Warren Central Navy JROTC cadet seaman recruits, from right, Desiree Shields, Jessica Jones and Sofia Gutierrez participate in a ceremony at the school. And, at South Park, kindergartners Ashley Naylor, left, and Kaitlyn McCune recite the Pledge of Allegiance.