John Surratt, Author at The Vicksburg Post - Page 12 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

Warren County under severe thunderstorm warning

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Warren County and the surrounding area until 3 p.m. Thursday. Meteorologist Kendall Parks with ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, May 11, 2023 1:08 pm

Local

Flaggs: ‘I’m going to expose some people’ for firearm offenses

Mayor George Flaggs Jr. said he wants to end the practice of discharging firearms inside the city limits even if it means embarrassing the offenders ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 4:38 pm

Local

Williams honored for 45 years as firefighter, batallion chief

Vicksburg Fire Department Battalion Fire Chief Henry Williams was honored Wednesday by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for reaching a plateau few employees reach. ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 4:03 pm

Crime

‘Its going to take a while’: Investigation into Jacques’ shooting continues

Vicksburg police are continuing their investigation into Friday night’s shooting of four security guards during a fight outside Jacques’ nightclub, 1320 Levee St. “We’re still ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 10:40 am

Crime

Warren County man who set woman on fire sentenced to 10 years

A Warren County man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated assault-domestic violence involving an Aug. 27, 2022, incident in ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, May 8, 2023 10:45 am

Faith

House of Peace forms partnership with Bishop T.D. Jakes to help Rolling Fork residents

United MegaCare, the humanitarian arm of Bishop T.D. Jakes Ministry in Dallas, Texas, recently provided relief items to Rolling Fork residents through the House of ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, May 7, 2023 4:00 am

Crime

Jones: No action taken against Jacques’ after parking lot shooting

Vicksburg Police Chief Penny Jones said no action will be taken against Jacques’ following a late night shooting incident that resulted in four of the ... Read more

by John Surratt, Saturday, May 6, 2023 12:52 pm

Crime

Four injured in shooting at Vicksburg night club

Four people were shot at Jacques, 1320 Levee St., Saturday night, according to Vicksburg police. According to police reports, the shooting occurred about midnight. One ... Read more

by John Surratt, Saturday, May 6, 2023 8:25 am

Local

One dead, two injured in Freetown Road wreck

One person was killed and two others critically injured in a two-car wreck early Friday afternoon on Freetown Road in Warren County. Deputy Warren County ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, May 5, 2023 7:07 pm

Local

Van Norman: Retirement ‘another step in my life’

Vicksburg Public Works Director Garnet Van Norman’s last day with the city is May 30, ending an almost 33-year career as city engineer and public ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, May 5, 2023 12:19 pm

Columnists

SURRATT: Van Norman leaves big shoes to fill for Vicksburg

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen are in a bit of a fix. Vicksburg’s city government is losing one of its most important assets and ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, May 5, 2023 4:00 am

Downtown Vicksburg

License to Thrill: 10th and Final Ritz on the River to have spy theme

He is known for his wit, charm, suave demeanor, specially equipped Aston Martin DB5 and his battles with arch-enemy Spectre. His name is “Bond, James ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, May 4, 2023 2:07 pm

Local

Work to start on Stirgus Street erosion repairs

Work is expected to get underway this week on erosion repairs at James E. Stirgus Street. “They (the city) are looking at closing that street ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, May 3, 2023 4:37 pm

Local

Seven Vicksburg firefighters promoted at ceremony

Seven Vicksburg firefighters were recognized Wednesday during a promotion ceremony at the Ardis T. Williams Sr. Auditorium. Three firefighters, Joshua Howard, Wade Gilliland and Nathaniel ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, May 3, 2023 2:35 pm

Local

Van Norman retiring; city of Vicksburg looking for new engineer

Vicksburg Public Works Director Garnet Van Norman is retiring and the Board of Mayor and Aldermen is looking for a new city engineer. It will ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, May 1, 2023 2:01 pm

Faith

Chapel of the Cross congregation committed to rebuild

When the March 24 tornado tore through Rolling Fork, it claimed among its victims the Chapel of the Cross, the town’s 100-year-old Episcopal church, which ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, April 30, 2023 4:00 am

Education

Shealy bids farewell to Vicksburg Warren School District, Board OKs interim salary

Members of the Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees said goodbye to the district’s superintendent and approved the appointment and salary of its interim ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, April 28, 2023 4:03 pm

Business

Catfish Row Museum begins work on demonstration kitchen

The Catfish Row Museum on Washington Street will soon offer more than displays and programs about the area’s history and culture — cooking and nutrition ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, April 28, 2023 1:58 pm

Columnists

SURRATT: Of old acquaintances and memories

It’s amazing, sometimes, who you can run into when you work for a newspaper. I was covering the Port City Kiwanis Club’s 50th-anniversary dinner last ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, April 28, 2023 4:00 am

Local

Pair seeking pickleball record coming to Vicksburg

Tuesday morning all the action will be at Vicksburg’s pickleball courts at Halls Ferry Park as two Sarasota, Fla., residents stop for a game while ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, April 27, 2023 5:21 pm

Crime

WARREN COUNTY GRAND JURY: Teens indicted in October 2022 shooting death

Two Vicksburg teens have been charged with murder in the Oct. 30, 2022 death of Cameron Jefferson, 17. The charges against Cameron Kelly, 19, no ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 3:23 pm

Local

Vicksburg, Warren County agree to seek railroad grant with Louisiana cities

The possibility of passenger rail service for Vicksburg took one more step Tuesday with an interlocal agreement between the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 3:14 pm

Faith

Gospel music concert set for Spring Hill MB Church

The sounds of gospel music will fill the sanctuary of Spring Hill MB Church when the Spring Hill Men’s Chorus, The Sons of Abraham from ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, April 23, 2023 4:00 am

Lifestyles

Port City Kiwanians celebrate 50th anniversary

Thursday night, the members of the Port City Kiwanis Club gathered at Hawkins United Methodist Church to celebrate a milestone in the club’s history — ... Read more

by John Surratt, Saturday, April 22, 2023 8:00 am

Crime

Warren County Grand Jury: Pair indicted in March 2022 stabbing death

A man and a woman have been indicted on charges of murder and aggravated assault in the March 2022 stabbing death of Lois Gaskin, 45. ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, April 21, 2023 4:06 pm

Local

Flaggs: Washington, D.C. trip successful for Vicksburg

Mayor George Flaggs Jr. is calling his recent three-day trip to Washington, D.C. a successful experience, saying he was able to accomplish several goals during ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, April 21, 2023 2:38 pm

Columnists

SURRATT: Returning to my youth to cover jazz and party in the street

This past weekend, I reverted back to my younger days (and paid for it), taking on the task of covering the Alcorn Jazz Festival and ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, April 21, 2023 4:00 am

Local

Sheriff’s Office, VPD to collect old drugs for Takeback Day Saturday

Vicksburg and Warren County residents with expired or unused prescriptions can take them to the Vicksburg Commons, formerly the Outlets of Vicksburg, on Saturday and ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, April 20, 2023 3:13 pm

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