70 Years Ago: 1944

Mrs. Daisy Broscol, member of the Carr Central High School faculty, is notified that her brother, Capt. Robert Hogan, is missing in action.

60 Years Ago: 1954

Chris Damilatis passes away.

50 Years Ago: 1964

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bounds announce the birth of a daughter, Helen, on May 1.

40 Years Ago: 1974

Dr. I.C. Know Jr. is honored at a dinner at the Rivertown Club by members of the Vicksburg Clinic in recognition of 25 years with the clinic.

30 Years Ago: 1984

The forecast for the Mississippi River crest is raised to 47.5 feet. • Rob Ball wins Best in Show at the Vicksburg Art Association’s Youth Art Show.

20 Years Ago: 1994

The Isle of Capri’s new casino barge arrives in Vicksburg. • Megan Taylor French celebrates her third birthday.

10 Years Ago: 2004

Gasoline prices breaks a record high in Vicksburg with retailers along Interstate 20 selling regular unleaded for $1.859 per gallon.