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

Henry Baer returned from a business trip to New York. 

90 YEARS AGO: 1935

The U.S. pump barge No. 1, which sank south of the city, was raised. 

80 YEARS AGO: 1945

Mrs. Abe Kahn suffered a broken bone in her leg in a fall at her home.  

70 YEARS AGO: 1955

A.H. Hall entered the race for supervisor for District 1. 

60 YEARS AGO: 1965

Mrs. Sarah Ware died. 

50 YEARS AGO: 1975

Fred C. Headley retired after more than 35 years of service with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District.

40 YEARS AGO: 1985

Mercer Robinson was the winner of the public speaking contest of the Future Business Leaders of America club. 

30 YEARS AGO: 1995

Local teachers Dorothy Brasfield and Anita Hossley were recognized by the chamber of commerce for their excellence and talents.

20 YEARS AGO: 2005

Bills filed during the legislative session proposed sweeping changes that would affect Warren County.

10 YEARS AGO: 2015

State Sen. Briggs Hopson III was named the Home Builders Association of Mississippi’s Legislator of the Year.