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

Stuart Shaw is in New Orleans. • Vicksburg beats Laurel 6-5.

90 YEARS AGO: 1935

Mrs. Nellie Bolton dies in Edwards.

80 YEARS AGO: 1945

Capt. William Snider of the Marine Corps arrives home from overseas duty.

70 YEARS AGO: 1955

Mr. and Mrs. John Gray of Lakeland, Fla., are visiting friends here. • Services are held for Mrs. Bettye Lowery of Edwards.

60 YEARS AGO: 1965

Frank Schlosser Jr. receives a bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi.

50 YEARS AGO: 1975

Jerry L. Stewart is promoted to specialist fifth class in the 412th Engineer Command. • Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Cole announce the birth of a son, Joseph.

40 YEARS AGO: 1985

Mrs. Lillian Foster dies. • Preparations are underway for the ‘Learning Is For Their Tomorrow’ campaign sponsored by We Care Community Services.

30 YEARS AGO: 1995

Work continues on a $765,000 expansion at Central Fire Station.

20 YEARS AGO: 2005

The “Logging on the River” mural is dedicated at City Front. • The Oak Ridge Opry celebrates 10 years at Oak Ridge Methodist Church.

10 YEARS AGO: 2015

The Vicksburg National Military Park was looking for summer junior rangers. • Malcom Butler was preparing to host a football camp at Vicksburg High School.