Old Post Files: December 20, 1924-2014
Published 4:00 am Friday, December 20, 2024
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
The home of Louis L. Herman was nearing completion.
90 YEARS AGO: 1934
Thomas C. Wright died.
80 YEARS AGO: 1944
Maj. Russell Stewart was visiting Vicksburg from Puerto Rico.
70 YEARS AGO: 1954
The Rev. and Mrs. R.J. Sanderson announced the birth of a daughter, Bonnie, on Dec. 16.
60 YEARS AGO: 1964
- Ira Boswell was named chief of the construction operations division of the Mississippi River Commission.
50 YEARS AGO: 1974
A live manger scene was on display at First Baptist Church on Cherry Street.
40 YEARS AGO: 1984
The Lad Vikes defeated Benton 68-51.
30 YEARS AGO: 1994
Treyvon Rashad Wilson celebrated his third birthday.
20 YEARS AGO: 2004
Arson was suspected in an early morning fire that damaged Rusty’s Riverfront Grill.
10 YEARS AGO: 2014
Law enforcement around Mississippi was stepping up DUI checkpoints as the holiday travel season began.