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. Mabel Schwartz gave a party for her friends. 

90 YEARS AGO: 1935

Morrell Feltus won the state skeet tournament honors with 186 out of a possible 220 targets. 

80 YEARS AGO: 1945

Pfc. Jim Nicholson was named captain of the basketball team in the Third Marine Division.

70 YEARS AGO: 1955

Services were held for Matt Harper.

60 YEARS AGO: 1965

Bob Russell was elected president of the Vicksburg Optimist Club; Mrs. Harvey Harvey Down was elected president of the Vicksburg Opti-Mrs. Club. 

50 YEARS AGO: 1975

William Joseph Hynum Sr. died.

40 YEARS AGO: 1985

Romell Christopher Barnes celebrated his second birthday. 

30 YEARS AGO: 1995

George E. Habeeb Jr. M.D. joined The Vicksburg Clinic in the practice of internal medicine. 

20 YEARS AGO: 2005

Vicksburg Mayor Laurence Leyens, South Ward Alderman Sid Beauman and North Ward Alderman-elect Michael Mayfield were sworn into office. 

10 YEARS AGO: 2015

Murder suspect Rafael McCloud was held without bond after his initial court hearing in the murder case of Sharen Wilson.