70 Years Ago

John Brunini speaks at the Rotary Club luncheon meeting. • Archdeacon Poyseor of the diocese of Marquette arrives in the city.

60 Years Ago

Col. James McIlhenny, commanding officer of the prisoner of war camp at Clinton, addresses the Kiwanis Club.

50 Years Ago

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Reaves announce the birth of a daughter, Anne, on Feb. 26.

40 Years Ago

Mrs. A. L. Bass dies. • Mrs. Joseph Ring is a patient at the Vicksburg Hospital.

30 Years Ago

Miss Marie Crichlow, a lifelong resident of Vicksburg, dies at mercy Medical Center.

20 Years Ago

A big drug bust, under investigation for six months, yields 17 arrests with more to come, according to Sheriff Paul Barrett.

10 Years Ago

Attorney Chokwe Lumumba is set to defend a man accused of running over a sheriff’s deputy. • A cat was rescued after being stuck in a tree for eight rainy days.