70 Years Ago: 1944

Mrs. Susan Anderson dies.

60 Years Ago: 1954

Alex Brunini is speaker at the Vicksburg Rotary Club luncheon.

50 Years Ago: 1964

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Colfax announce the birth of a son, John.

40 Years Ago: 1974

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Turner of Redwood celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary. • Mr. and Mrs. James Arthur McCain Jr. announce the birth of a son, Jason Knox.

30 Years Ago: 1984

Keith Hall and Karen SAnt receive awards for heroism for saving Michael Foley from drowning. • Jason O’Neil Smith celebrates his second birthday today.

20 Years Ago: 1994

Vicksburg’s newest practicing attorney, Keith Pearson, is sworn in by Chancery Court Judge Gerald Braddock. • Lucian Dale Whittington celebrates his second birthday.

10 Years Ago: 2004

The rosa A. Temple Class of 1968 is having a business meeting at King Solomon M.B. Church Hall on Farmer Street.