70 Years Ago: 1944

Mr. and Mrs. William Ring announce the birth of a son, Charles Jr., on Feb. 22.

60 Years Ago: 1954

Services are held for H.R. Andress Sr. • David Hebron dies.

50 Years Ago: 1964

Bob Malone celebrates his 82nd birthday.

40 Years Ago: 1974

Charles R. Gerardy retires from his job as engineer at the Vicksburg plant of Gulf Oil Company. • Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Mallone are the parents of a daughter, Jennifer Michelle.

30 Years Ago: 1984

Allison Thorpe, 5, and 6-year-old Scott Benson fish at the waterfront while waiting to watch the Mississippi Queen to depart.

20 Years Ago: 1994

Paul A. Harrison Jr. celebrates his sixth birthday. • Lucille Jones dies.

10 Years Ago: 2004

A man accused of burning his girlfriend says it was an accident. • Former Warren Central football coach Lum Wright is elected to the national coaches hall of fame.