Old Post Files: February 5, 1925-2025

Published 4:00 am Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Old Post Files is a regular feature within the pages of The Vicksburg Post’s print edition and digital e-edition. This feature looks back at some of the happenings from the pages of The Vicksburg Post over the past 100 years. Enjoy.

100 YEARS AGO: 1925

Dr. B.B. Martin was in New Orleans to spend several days. 

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90 YEARS AGO: 1935

Louise McCrane became the bride of Harry G. Sherard Jr. 

80 YEARS AGO: 1945

Lt. Cmdr. George Sudduth Jr. left for Jacksonville, Florida after visiting his parents in Warren County. 

70 YEARS AGO: 1955

Services were held for Matthew Rainey Sr. 

60 YEARS AGO: 1965

Mr. Jim Pickens was elected president of the Newcomers Club. 

50 YEARS AGO: 1975

Services were held for Edgar Theodore Crisler Sr. 

40 YEARS AGO: 1985

Pemberton Square Mall was expected to open in March. 

30 YEARS AGO: 1995

Officials announced a playground would be built in Kings. 

20 YEARS AGO: 2005

Dr. Daniel Edney prepared to leave for Indonesia on a medical relief mission to aid tsunami victims. 

10 YEARS AGO: 2015

Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. was honored by the Magnolia Bar Association with the Harriet Tubman Award.