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 few decades. Enjoy.

100 Years Ago: 1923
J.H. Murray and John Thornton went for a hunt on the Tennessee River. • Dorothy Pittman was visiting Mrs. E.S. Butts.

90 Years Ago: 1933 
E.H. Mille, captain of the Dredge Bernard, died. • Jerry J. Buckley died at his home.

80 Years Ago: 1943
Reginald Hossley was seriously ill at Camp Sutton, N.C. • Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Bell announced the birth of a daughter, Brenda.

70 Years Ago: 1953
Dexy Smith fell from a boxcar and was injured. • E.C. Duncan celebrated her 88th birthday.

60 Years Ago: 1963
Mrs. Charlie Davis was a patient at Vicksburg Hospital. • Services were held for J.R. Jenkins.

50 Years Ago: 1973
Paul Barnes served at St. Aloysius as drum major from 1973-1974. • Jimmy P. Balsara received the Army Research and Development award.

40 Years Ago: 1983
Tammie and Luke Norwood announced the birth of their son, Daniel Thomas.

30 Years Ago: 1993
Two Vicksburg Chemical employees were injured in an ammonia leak. • Pearl Hill Crawford died.

20 Years Ago: 2003
Transportation Commissioner Dick Hall predicted increased rail traffic in Vicksburg. • Madison Blaylock celebrated her third birthday.

10 Years Ago: 2013
NRoute almost broke even with help from the City of Vicksburg. • The City appointed new housing and convention center board members.