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: 1924

Mrs. Edgar Roberts left to visit relatives in Baton Rouge. • A reception was held for the Rev. and Mrs. T.B. Cottrell.

90 YEARS AGO: 1934

Doug Marcel won a mat bout with Jack Van Bebber. • “The Merry Widow,” starring Maurice Chevalier, was showing at the Saenger Theater. 

80 YEARS AGO: 1944

Petty Officer James Shirley was visiting family in Vicksburg. 

70 YEARS AGO: 1954

Mary Ann Ratliff was named homecoming queen at Culkin Academy. 

60 YEARS AGO: 1964

The Cooper Greenies defeated Greenwood 26-0. 

50 YEARS AGO: 1974

Vicksburg attorney Frank E. Everett Jr. was recognized nationally for his work in local history and was presented the Award of Merit.

40 YEARS AGO: 1984

John H. Kelly died. 

30 YEARS AGO: 1994

Warren Central girls basketball standout Tangie Cooper committed to play for Delta State. 

20 YEARS AGO: 2004

Residents in Warren County were voting to help decide a runoff for the Mississippi Supreme Court seat for the central district.

10 YEARS AGO: 2014

Dorothy Brasfield was honored for 30 years of service as the organist at the Church of the Holy Trinity.