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

Mrs. W.C. Craig sailed for Europe. 

90 YEARS AGO: 1935

The remains of the Rev. Tobias Gibson, pioneer Methodist minister, were moved from a site south of town to the lawn of Crawford Street United Methodist Church.

80 YEARS AGO: 1945

George S. Yerger died.

70 YEARS AGO: 1955

Genevieve Lee was visiting relatives in Baton Rouge. 

60 YEARS AGO: 1965

Ticket sales began for the Miss Mississippi Pageant, to be held in Vicksburg July 21-24. 

50 YEARS AGO: 1975

Nathan Skipworth ran for constable in the 2nd District. 

40 YEARS AGO: 1985

Rosemary Harris Griffin, Pam Raines and May and Linda Newman Patterson planned a class reunion for the Warren Central High School Class of 1970. 

30 YEARS AGO: 1995

Cajun humorist Justin Wilson spoke at the annual convention of Mississippi Judge Court Justices at City Park. 

20 YEARS AGO: 2005

Boats competing in the Great Steamboat Race on the Mississippi River docked in Vicksburg. 

10 YEARS AGO: 2015

La Quinta Inn and Suites was hosting Miss Mississippi contestants.