70 Years Ago: 1944

Ensign Bruce Tillman, a graduate of Midshipmen’s School at Notre Dame, arrives for a visit with relatives.

60 Years Ago: 1954

John D. McClendon, Lake Providence resident, is a patient at Mercy Hospital.

50 Years Ago: 1964

Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Barnes announce the birth of a daughter, Lorraine, on Oct. 22.

40 Years Ago: 1974

Fawn Hyland is elected president of the Warrenton 4-H Club. • Vicksburg Gators celebrate homecoming with a win over Yazoo City, 6-0.

30 Years Ago: 1984

All Saints Episcopal School receives a grant to study ethnic groups in Vicksburg.

20 Years Ago: 1994

The Mississippi High School Activities Association has determined that Brian Darden is eligible to play football for Warren Central.

10 Years Ago: 2004

The Mississippi State Department of Health issued a boil water alert for the Eagle Lake Water District water supply after water systems officials noticed a water line burst.