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.
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.