John Surratt, Author at The Vicksburg Post - Page 11 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.

Local

Moulder, Elmore promoted by Vicksburg Fire Department

Vicksburg Fire Department Lt. Daniel Moulder was promoted to captain and firefighter George Elmore to lieutenant at a promotion ceremony Wednesday at the fire department’s ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, June 1, 2023 1:25 pm

Local

Old Courthouse Museum sets free day for 75th anniversary

Since it opened on June 3, 1948, the Old Courthouse Museum has helped tell residents and visitors the history of Warren County and Vicksburg. Saturday, ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, June 1, 2023 1:01 pm

Local

Elfer: Warren County residents need to prepare for hurricane season

Monday’s Memorial Day holiday marked what some people call the start of summer. Thursday, June 1, marks the beginning of another season, and this one ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 5:35 pm

Faith

Crawford Street United Methodist Church getting new pastor

The Rev. Tom Potter will enter the sanctuary of Crawford Street United Methodist Church, walk to the pulpit and give his first sermon as Crawford ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, May 28, 2023 4:00 am

History

SIEGE 160: Truce to bury dead delays siege, gives opposing troops a chance to meet

Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series by The Vicksburg Post commemorating the 160th anniversary of the Siege of Vicksburg. It was one ... Read more

by John Surratt, Saturday, May 27, 2023 8:00 am

Local

Rosa A. Temple class of 1960 starts reunion with mayoral visit

Some members of the Rosa A. Temple Class of 1960 spent part of their afternoon Friday with Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. to learn about ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, May 26, 2023 5:12 pm

Local

MEMORIAL DAY: Volunteers place American flags at Vicksburg National Cemetery

An estimated 200 volunteers turned out Friday to place flags on more than 18,000 graves in the National Cemetery at the Vicksburg National Military Park ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, May 26, 2023 2:10 pm

Columnists

SURRATT: On Memorial Day, remember those who protected us

This weekend, we observe — or celebrate, if you will — the first major holiday of the summer. Memorial Day, of course, is Monday but ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, May 26, 2023 8:00 am

Local

Board receives four proposals to provide engineering services for city of Vicksburg

Four engineering firms have submitted proposals for engineering services for the city of Vicksburg. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen at its Thursday meeting received ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, May 25, 2023 3:19 pm

Local

Thursday is final day to apply for FEMA tornado aid for March 24 tornado

Thursday is the final day for people affected by the March 24-25 tornado outbreak to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance, according to the ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 4:19 pm

Crime

Vicksburg Police issue warrants in Jacques’ shooting

Warrants have been issued by the Vicksburg Police Department in a May 5 shooting incident at Jacques’ nightclub in which four security guards were wounded. ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 3:46 pm

Local

Vicksburg to honor veterans at Memorial Day program

Warren County will remember its veterans during the 44th annual Memorial Day program May 29 in Vicksburg. “I’m looking forward to it,” said Willie Glasper, ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, May 22, 2023 3:55 pm

Faith

Program to honor women for leading Christian lives

Seven Vicksburg women are being honored as women of virtue for the Christian way they have lived their lives. The seven — Patricia Hemphill, Trudy ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, May 21, 2023 4:00 am

History

This week in the Siege: Confederate defeat seals Vicksburg fate

Editor’s note: This is part of a series of stories commemorating the 160th anniversary of the Siege of Vicksburg during the Civil War. It was ... Read more

by John Surratt, Saturday, May 20, 2023 4:00 am

Crime

Warren County woman faces SNAP fraud charges

A Warren County woman faces fraud charges after her arrest in connection with a SNAP fraud investigation, according to the Mississippi Department of Human Services. ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, May 19, 2023 5:11 pm

Local

Hosemann outlines legislative accomplishments in speech to Vicksburg Rotary Club

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that plagued the 2020 session have worn off and the Mississippi Legislature in its recent session approved several bills ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, May 19, 2023 2:43 pm

Local

Promise CEO: Merit Health’s actions ‘A profit-motivated money grab’

The CEO of KPC Promise Hospital Vicksburg said Promise had an arrangement to pay off the $898,501 in back rent due Merit Health, adding company ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, May 19, 2023 1:55 pm

Columnists

SURRATT: A few memories about Garnet Van Norman

By now, I’m sure many people have recalled — and probably will continue to recall — their memories of Garnet Van Norman. I’d like to ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, May 19, 2023 4:00 am

Business

Mississippi Gaming Revenues Exceed $3B in 2022: Larry Gregory speaks to Vicksburg-Warren Chamber of Commerce

Larry Gregory, Mississippi Gaming and Hospitality Association executive director, spoke to members of the Vicksburg-Warren Chamber of Commerce during Wednesday’s monthly luncheon. “Thirty years after ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, May 18, 2023 3:31 pm

Business

Merit Health ending Promise Hospital lease in Vicksburg

Merit Health announced Wednesday it is terminating its lease with KPC Promise Hospital, which operates a long-term care facility at Merit Health River Region, in ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 5:49 pm

Business

Anne Elizabeth Buys leaving Vicksburg Warren Chamber of Commerce to start ministry

Vicksburg Warren Chamber of Commerce Chamber and Corporate Programs Director Anne Elizabeth Buys is leaving the chamber to start her own ministry. Vicksburg Warren Economic ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 5:32 pm

Local

Flaggs: Engineering costs getting out of hand for city of Vicksburg

The cost of engineering services for city projects in Vicksburg is getting out of hand, Mayor George Flaggs Jr. said, and it’s time to take ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 1:01 pm

Local

‘A loss for words’: Van Norman remembered by friends, colleagues throughout Vicksburg

The flags were flying at half-staff at all Vicksburg city buildings Monday as city officials and employees mourned the loss of one of their own. ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, May 15, 2023 4:26 pm

Local

Garnet Van Norman, Vicksburg public works director dies at 70

Arrangements are incomplete at Glenwood Funeral Home for Vicksburg Public Works Director Garnet Van Norman who died Saturday afternoon at his home at Lake Claiborne ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, May 14, 2023 7:29 pm

Faith

St. Alban’s parishioner named to search committee for new Episcopal bishop

When the new bishop for the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi is named, a Warren County resident will have had a part in their selection. Dr. ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, May 14, 2023 4:00 am

Local

Vicksburg Officials urge property owners to be aware of floodplain regulations

Proposed changes in floodplain management and flood insurance policies presently being studied by Federal Emergency Management Agency officials and the insurance companies selling flood insurance ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, May 12, 2023 2:56 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Vicksburg city meetings return to Robert M. Walker Building

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen is returning home. For the past six weeks, the board has been meeting in one of the conference ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, May 12, 2023 12:54 pm

Columnists

SURRATT: Time to consider bringing the USS Vicksburg home

If Vicksburg would like to add one more tourist attraction, it might want to pay a visit to the U.S. Navy. According to a May ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, May 12, 2023 8:00 am

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