Faith
Vicksburg teens lead vacation Bible school at St. Aloysius
Tuesday morning, children gathered at the St. Aloysius gym to have fun and learn about God and their faith. The weeklong vacation Bible school was ...
John Surratt, Author at The Vicksburg Post
John Surratt is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a degree in general studies. He has worked as an editor, reporter and photographer for newspapers in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. He has been a member of The Vicksburg Post staff since 2011 and covers city government. He and his wife attend St. Paul Catholic Church and he is a member of the Port City Kiwanis Club.
Columnists
SURRATT: Operation Blitz can be effective with the public’s help
Blitz — that’s an interesting word to use as a name for a law enforcement strategy. “That means we know where you are, we know ...
by John Surratt, Friday, July 23, 2021 4:00 am
Local
City approaching halfway mark with sewer repairs
The rehabilitation and upgrades of Vicksburg’s aging sewer system are nearing its midway point, city officials said. “We’re approaching midway if we’re not already there,” ...
by John Surratt, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 10:20 am
Local
Flaggs: City of Vicksburg department head evaluations will be tough
Some city employees have become too complacent in their jobs and could find themselves being assigned other duties, Mayor George Flaggs said last Wednesday. Flaggs ...
by John Surratt, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 11:00 am
Downtown Vicksburg
Vicksburg’s sales tax revenue exceeds 2020 for third month
For the third consecutive month, Vicksburg’s sales tax revenue for the 2021 fiscal year exceeded collections for the same period in 2020. According to information ...
by John Surratt, Monday, July 19, 2021 4:10 pm
Faith
Arkansas man carries cross for Christ
“And he said to them all, ‘If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow ...
by John Surratt, Sunday, July 18, 2021 4:00 am
Local
Flaggs: Vicksburg to get tougher on crime with ‘Operation Blitz’
The New Orleans Saints defense has the blitz, and now so does the Vicksburg Police Department. Mayor George Flaggs Jr. introduced a new program for ...
by John Surratt, Friday, July 16, 2021 2:02 pm
Columnists
SURRATT: Hey, Vicksburg Fire Department: Thanks for the help
Last week, I took a ride in an ambulance. It was not for a story. I pulled a stupid husband trick at home and wound ...
by John Surratt, Friday, July 16, 2021 4:00 am
Local
Vicksburg hires Felicia Whittington Kent as director of $3 million health grant program
The city of Vicksburg has hired Felicia Whittington Kent as project director for the recently acquired $3 million grant from the Department of Health and ...
by John Surratt, Thursday, July 15, 2021 3:40 pm
Business
QuikTrip postpones variance hearing for proposed Vicksburg location
A zoning hearing on a variance for QuikTrip has been postponed at the request of the company, city of Vicksburg zoning assistant Paula Wright said. ...
by John Surratt, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 3:10 pm
Local
Fire damages room at Agape Montessori in Vicksburg
An afternoon fire damaged one room of the Agape Montessori Christian Academy on Monroe Street on Tuesday. Firefighters received the call at 2:54 p.m. Vicksburg ...
by John Surratt, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 5:33 pm
Business
Proposed QuikTrip project facing opposition from Vicksburg residents
The signs along East Clay Street call on Vicksburg residents to “Stop the truck stop,” referring to a proposed QuikTrip fueling station to be built ...
by John Surratt, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 4:57 pm
Local
Qualifying set for special election for county prosecutor
Qualifying for the Nov. 2 special election for county prosecuting attorney is Aug. 4 through Sept. 3 at the Warren County Circuit Clerk’s office. The ...
by John Surratt, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 3:04 pm
COVID-19
Vicksburg part of $3 million health care initiative from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health
Jackson State University, the city of Vicksburg and Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health have received a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human ...
by John Surratt, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 11:55 am
Local
Vicksburg Mayor sets ‘open mic’ meeting for first 100 days of new term
Mayor George Flaggs Jr. will hold an open mic question-and-answer session on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the boardroom at the Robert M. Walker Building, ...
by John Surratt, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 9:41 am
Faith
Christ Church scene of Civil War protest by women who were later banished from city
Sitting on a quiet spot at the corner of Main and Locust streets, Christ Episcopal Church looks pretty much the same as it may have ...
by John Surratt, Sunday, July 11, 2021 4:00 am
Downtown Vicksburg
Reported overturned boat turns out to be log in Yazoo Diversion Canal
Warren County authorities took to the water Friday afternoon after receiving a 911 call from a person standing on Washington Street who reported seeing what ...
by John Surratt, Friday, July 9, 2021 8:47 pm
Business
Convenience store company QuikTrip seeks to build facility on East Clay Street in Vicksburg
A major convenience store company with stores in multiple states is planning to build a store and fueling station capable of serving 18-wheelers and cars ...
by John Surratt, Friday, July 9, 2021 5:31 pm
Downtown Vicksburg
Vicksburg’s June sales tax, gaming revenue up from 2020
Vicksburg’s sales tax revenue has exceeded collections from the 2020 fiscal year for the second month, according to information from the city’s accounting department. The ...
by John Surratt, Friday, July 9, 2021 3:21 pm
Crime
Warren County 8-year-old escapes serious injury after being hit by car
An 8-year-old child escaped serious injury Monday afternoon when she was struck by a car on Garden Grove Street in Oak Park Subdivision. According to ...
by John Surratt, Tuesday, July 6, 2021 8:51 pm
Local
City of Vicksburg appoints department heads, consolidates offices
The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen kicked off their new term Tuesday approving a sweeping resolution appointing 22 city department heads and consolidating two ...
by John Surratt, Tuesday, July 6, 2021 5:34 pm
Local
Engineers recommend 10-year improvement program for Vicksburg’s water system
An engineering firm hired to study the city’s water system has recommended a 10-year, estimated $18.6 million capital program to improve it. The draft report ...
by John Surratt, Monday, July 5, 2021 4:24 pm
Local
Woman injured in ATV wreck in Warren County
A woman was injured late Saturday when she was ejected from an overturned all-terrain vehicle in which she was a passenger. The woman, who was ...
by John Surratt, Sunday, July 4, 2021 12:08 pm
Faith
St. Paul Catholic Church in Vicksburg dedicates statue of patron saint
A statue of St. Paul Catholic Church’s patron saint now graces the church’s sanctuary, and the story behind its arrival begins with a new pastor ...
by John Surratt, Sunday, July 4, 2021 4:00 am
Crime
Deputies prevent tragedy, arrest woman on assault charges
The quick response by three Warren County sheriff’s deputies early Saturday morning prevented what could have been a tragedy during an altercation at the Circle ...
by John Surratt, Saturday, July 3, 2021 9:54 pm
Local
Child injured in fall off golf cart near Twin Creeks Drive
An 11-year-old girl was airlifted to Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital Thursday after hitting her head on pavement while getting off a golf cart. Warren ...
by John Surratt, Friday, July 2, 2021 4:45 pm
Local
Vicksburg Fire Department recognizes promotions, retirees
Seven Vicksburg firefighters were honored Wednesday during ceremonies at the Central Fire Station marking the promotions of five men and the retirement of two others. ...
by John Surratt, Friday, July 2, 2021 3:24 pm
Downtown Vicksburg
Let Freedom Ring: Special events at Vicksburg National Military Park and Downtown mark July Fourth weekend
Cannons, camels and fireworks will be on display this weekend. Warren County residents spending the July Fourth weekend in the area will find several attractions ...
by John Surratt, Friday, July 2, 2021 3:06 pm
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