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

Miller Matthews was named captain of the Vicksburg High School football team.

90 YEARS AGO: 1935

Monroe Scharff of Natchez died while on a visit to Warren County. 

80 YEARS AGO: 1945

Ensign Roy woody was visiting Vicksburg. 

70 YEARS AGO: 1955

Services were held for Leroy Newman. 

60 YEARS AGO: 1965

Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Sauer were visiting relatives in New York and Missouri. 

50 YEARS AGO: 1975

Mr. And Mrs. Eddy Charles Peeples were the parents of a son, Eddy Charles Jr. 

40 YEARS AGO: 1985

Alcorn State basketball coach Dave Whitney picked up his 400th career win. 

30 YEARS AGO: 1995

Kathleen Kriby said two of her family’s goats had been stolen. 

20 YEARS AGO: 2005

Vi Krisker, a 90-year-old avid golfer, was surprised with a birthday party at Clear Creek Golf Course.

10 YEARS AGO: 2015

Garbage rates were on the rise in Warren County.