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

1. 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.