70 Years Ago: 1944

Dr. Jack Birchett is master of ceremonies as 13 young ladies receive diplomas at Mercy Hospital nursing school graduation exercises.

60 Years Ago: 1954

The Rev. W.F. Mansell speaks to the local Kiwanis Club regarding United Way. • Sherill Herring enrolls for her freshman year at Newcomb College in New Orleans.

50 Years Ago: 1964

Mr. and Mrs. James Cowart announce the birth of a daughter, Teresa Kay, on Sept. 7. • Gil Martin leaves for the University of Mississippi.

40 Years Ago: 1974

The First National Bank is having an art exhibit of Mississippi River paintings by nationally known artist James Godwin Scott.

30 Years Ago: 1984

An article in the Vicksburg Evening Post on aid for the homebound features W.T. Pearson, Gertrude Brooks, Olivia Hicks and Roosevelt Woods.

20 Years Ago: 1994

A fire that may have been intentionally set does at least $100,000 in damage to the building that houses the Vicksburg Planning Department and several other city departments.

10 Years Ago: 2004

Brenda Theriot, Steven Elwart and Joanne Gibbs have filed to run in November for the two open seats on the Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees.