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 

Florian H. Yoste returned from a business trip to Memphis. 

90 YEARS AGO: 1935

The Rev. J.C. Greenoe, former pastor of the First Baptist Church, was a guest at the Rotary Club luncheon. 

80 YEARS AGO: 1945

Mrs. Katie W. Bullen was elected district chairman of the State B&PW Club, succeeding Mrs. Gertrude Nelson. 

70 YEARS AGO: 1955

Services were held for Thad Wright. 

60 YEARS AGO: 1965

Mary Helen Sims was elected president of the Vicksburg Art Association. 

50 YEARS AGO: 1975

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Guthrie of Vicksburg announced the birth of a son, Christopher Adam on May 17. 

40 YEARS AGO: 1985

House Speaker C.B. “Buddie” Newman of Valley Park was presented with a special award for legislative leadership. 

30 YEARS AGO: 1995

Dirt work began at the downtown site of the present-day convention center. 

20 YEARS AGO: 2005

The Old Mississippi River Bridge celebrated its 75th year. 

10 YEARS AGO: 2015

Michael Neal’s drawing of Warren County’s first Black sheriff, Peter Crosby, was put on display at the Warren County Sheriff’s Office.