John Surratt, Author at The Vicksburg Post - Page 10 of 220

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.

Faith

Service Over Self begins 31st year in Vicksburg area

Service Over Self, Crawford Street United Methodist Church’s annual outreach community service ministry, returns Sunday for its 31st year. Service Over Self is a program ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, June 18, 2023 4:00 am

History

SIEGE 160: Grant relieves corps commander after self-congratulatory order published

It’s June 18 and activity along the front lines is stagnant as Union engineers and troops continue getting closer to the Confederate lines located at ... Read more

by John Surratt, Saturday, June 17, 2023 8:00 am

Local

Eight roads remain blocked, thousands in the dark after storm hits Warren County

Several roads remain blocked by trees and residents in several areas of Warren County remain without power as the area continues its recovery from severe ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, June 16, 2023 4:21 pm

Local

Storm system, possible tornado causes damage, outages in Vicksburg area

A National Weather Service damage assessment team is coming to Vicksburg to determine whether a tornado touched down somewhere east of the Vicksburg Municipal Airport ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, June 16, 2023 10:08 am

Columnists

SURRATT: What do the CFL and New Orleans radio have in common?

When I write this column I’m supposed to dwell on community-related events, comment on the activities of the local government and write words boosting our ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, June 16, 2023 8:00 am

Downtown Vicksburg

Catfish Row Museum’s demonstration kitchen opens June 22 in downtown Vicksburg

Residents and visitors will get a first-hand look at The Catfish Row Museum’s demonstration/teaching kitchen at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 22 at 11 a.m. ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, June 15, 2023 3:34 pm

Local

Severe weather to continue through weekend for Warren County

The potential for severe weather will continue through the weekend and into next week as a weather system continues to linger over the south, a ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, June 15, 2023 10:26 am

Local

Severe weather expected for Warren County Wednesday evening

Residents in Warren County can expect severe weather in the late afternoon and extending into early Thursday morning according to the National Weather Service Office ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, June 14, 2023 11:49 am

Local

Severe weather forecast for Tuesday, Wednesday in Warren County

Warren County residents can expect severe weather Tuesday and Wednesday as a stalled front begins moving out of Texas, according to the National Weather Service ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11:08 am

Local

City of Vicksburg awards contract for water treatment plant improvements

A Florence company has been awarded a contract to install improvements at the city of Vicksburg’s water treatment plant on Haining Road. The Board of ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, June 12, 2023 4:55 pm

Local

Vicksburg, Warren County leaders sign youth center resolution, agreement

The city of Vicksburg and Warren County took two steps closer to opening a youth development center with the approval of a joint resolution establishing ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, June 12, 2023 10:21 am

Local

Mayor sets Q&A on crime in Vicksburg

Mayor George Flaggs Jr. will host a live question-and-answer session for citizens focusing on the city’s crime rate on June 15 at the Robert M. ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, June 12, 2023 10:13 am

Faith

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church sets Juneteenth service

Warren County’s four Episcopal Churches are joining residents in observing Juneteenth with a joint 11 a.m. service on June 18 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, June 11, 2023 4:00 am

History

SIEGE 160: Milliken’s Bend demonstrates African Americans will fight for Union

It was the battle that changed the North’s perception of African American soldiers. The actions of the poorly trained and equipped African American recruits during ... Read more

by John Surratt, Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:00 am

Columnists

SURRATT: In a time of historic anniversaries, take time to embrace your own

It pretty much passed by with barely a notice. Tuesday was the 79th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy, more commonly known as “D-Day,” when ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, June 9, 2023 8:00 am

Local

Amtrak, Southern Rail Commission, seeking grant to begin work on Vicksburg route

Amtrak and the Southern Rail Commission have applied for a $14 million Department of Transportation Intercity Passenger Rail grant to begin planning and developing passenger ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, June 8, 2023 5:34 pm

Local

Vicksburg Police: City generator taken in error by communications company

A generator reported missing on May 25 from the city’s communications tower on Castle Alley was taken by mistake by a company that previously leased ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, June 8, 2023 5:29 pm

Business

Vicksburg board approves tax exemption for Ergon

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday approved a request from Ergon for a 10-year tax exemption starting Jan. 1, 2023, on equipment purchased ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, June 8, 2023 1:57 pm

Crime

GRAND JURY: Vicksburg man indicted on sexual battery, child pornography charges

A Vicksburg man has been indicted by a Warren County grand jury on a total of 12 counts including sexual battery of a victim under ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 10:44 am

Crime

After generator theft, Vicksburg mayor wants plan to prevent future incidents

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Monday declared an emergency to replace a generator that was allegedly stolen in May along with a ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, June 5, 2023 3:11 pm

History

City of Vicksburg to honor Myrlie Evers-Williams in civil rights park

A monument honoring civil rights pioneer Myrlie Evers-Williams will be placed in Vicksburg’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Kuhn Civil Rights Memorial Park, Mayor George ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, June 4, 2023 5:05 pm

Local

Photo Gallery: Residents, tourists take advantage of Old Courthouse Museum’s free admission day

The Old Courthouse Museum played host to Warren County residents Saturday with a free admission program to celebrate the museum’s 75th anniversary. Museum historian Jordan ... Read more

by John Surratt, Saturday, June 3, 2023 6:37 pm

History

SIEGE 160: Caves provided residents shelter from barrage during Siege of Vicksburg

When the Union’s cannons opened fire on Vicksburg from Maj. Gen. Ulysses Grant’s fortifications east of town and the shells from the Union Navy’s mortar ... Read more

by John Surratt, Saturday, June 3, 2023 8:00 am

Faith

Joslin to lead Holy Trinity choir, present organ recital Sunday

Nick Joslin, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church’s new minister of music, will lead the church choir for the first time on Sunday at the church’s morning ... Read more

by John Surratt, Saturday, June 3, 2023 4:00 am

Downtown Vicksburg

WJTV’s ‘Your Hometown’ in Vicksburg, residents asked to go downtown

WJTV’s “Your Hometown” feature is in Vicksburg today to highlight the city for the rest of the state and city officials are asking residents to ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, June 2, 2023 4:45 pm

Crime

Vicksburg Champions seeking $2 million juvenile violence grant

Champions, Vicksburg’s health literacy program, is looking to turn its attention to helping the city curb its youth violence problem. The organization is seeking a ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, June 2, 2023 2:56 pm

Local

City of Vicksburg hires Georgia firm to improve customer service

Vicksburg city officials have hired a Georgia company to examine how city employees deal with the public and improve customer service. The Board of Mayor ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, June 2, 2023 1:33 pm

Columnists

SURRATT: Assignment in cemetery leads to reflection on veterans

I spent last Friday morning on hallowed ground. I was at the National Cemetery in the Vicksburg National Military Park taking pictures of flags. Let ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, June 2, 2023 8:00 am

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