John Surratt, Author at The Vicksburg Post - Page 13 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

‘The Legend Retires’: Bagby honored on retirement from Vicksburg Convention Center

For 17 years, people calling the Vicksburg Convention Center were greeted by a cheery voice — “Vicksburg Convention Center, this is Sue…” Sue Bagby, the ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, April 20, 2023 2:11 pm

Local

Miller’s restaurant blaze ruled accidental

The cause of the March 27 fire that heavily damaged Miller’s Southern Comfort Food, 3144 Indiana Ave., has been listed as accidental, Vicksburg Fire Chief ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, April 19, 2023 10:29 am

Local

City of Vicksburg names Delta Bank to handle animal shelter loan

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday accepted the bid of Delta Bank to handle the city’s $1.5 million general obligation loan to build Vicksburg’s ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, April 18, 2023 11:29 am

Local

Construction to close lanes on Mississippi River Bridge in May

The east and westbound lanes of Interstate 20 across the Mississippi River Bridge at Vicksburg will experience lane closures from May 1 through May 21 ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, April 18, 2023 10:46 am

Business

Wells & LaHatte fulfills dream with new business location

After more than four weeks since moving into their new location at 2480 South Frontage Road, the eight-member staff at Wells & LaHatte is adjusting ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, April 18, 2023 10:41 am

Local

Alcorn State Jazz Festival brings music, tradition to Vicksburg

It’s a musical genre that’s as American as the Blues and country music, and area residents had the pleasure of hearing some of its practitioners ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, April 17, 2023 5:06 pm

Local

Vicksburg residents enjoy great music, crafts at Arts and Music Fest

The section of Dr. Briggs Hopson Boulevard that runs past the Vicksburg Convention Center became the site for a citywide party Saturday for the Convention ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, April 16, 2023 4:19 pm

Local

Victims identified in fatal wreck on Halls Ferry Road

Warren County authorities have released the identity of the man killed in a two-car collision Saturday on Halls Ferry Road. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, April 16, 2023 2:33 pm

Faith

St. Paul youth director to enter seminary

At the end of May, Wilson Locke will leave his position as parish youth director at St. Paul Catholic Church to begin a new life. ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, April 16, 2023 3:59 am

Downtown Vicksburg

Photo Gallery: Jammin’ on jazz at Mighty ‘Sip Fest

The halls of the Vicksburg Convention Center were filled with the melodic notes of smooth jazz on Saturday. Seven high school and college jazz ensembles ... Read more

by John Surratt, Saturday, April 15, 2023 3:19 pm

Crime

Supreme Court upholds conviction in Davenport death

The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction of Samuel Hunter Anderson, 29, in the Sept. 25, 2020, shooting death of his grandmother Evelyn ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, April 14, 2023 7:01 pm

Columnists

SURRATT: Surviving in the world of the cellphone

I have a cellphone. In this day and age, that is not news; practically everyone has a cellphone. I say practically because there may still ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, April 14, 2023 8:00 am

Local

Banks submit bids for $1.5 million animal shelter loan

Four local banks have submitted bids to handle a $1.5 million general obligation loan to build Vicksburg’s new animal shelter. The Board of Mayor and ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, April 13, 2023 3:28 pm

Local

41st Jazz Festival to kickoff Mighty ‘Sip Fest Saturday

The sounds of jazz kickoff Saturday activities for Vicksburg’s Mighty ‘Sip Fest when the 41st Alcorn Jazz Festival headlined by the Randy Brecker Quintet begins ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, April 13, 2023 3:11 pm

Business

Downtown Vicksburg merchants preparing for Mighty ‘Sip Fest

Shoppers visiting the stores in Vicksburg’s downtown area this weekend will be able to participate in a program to earn prizes and win “Downtown Dollars” ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, April 13, 2023 2:49 pm

Local

Hosemann: Civil War, Siege interpretive center proposed for Military Park

Visitors to the Vicksburg National Military Park will soon have a better understanding of the park and the area’s Civil War history under a plan ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, April 12, 2023 2:13 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Bike trail for Vicksburg still possible, mayor says

There may still be some hope for the proposed 9.5-mile Wheels on the Hills bicycle trail. Mayor George Flaggs Jr. opened the door for the ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, April 11, 2023 1:09 pm

Local

City of Vicksburg sends firefighters to assist Rolling Fork

Six Vicksburg firefighters will spend the rest of the week in Rolling Fork assisting the town’s volunteer firefighters as they continue recovering from the March ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, April 10, 2023 4:37 pm

Local

Jackson man has heart attack, dies at Waterview Casino

A 74-year-old Jackson man died Monday from a heart attack while playing the slot machines at Waterview Casino, Warren County Coroner Doug Huskey said. The ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, April 10, 2023 4:12 pm

Local

Some city employees to see ‘pay adjustment’ on next paycheck

The majority of Vicksburg’s city employees will see a boost beginning with their April 28 paychecks after the Board of Mayor and Aldermen took action ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, April 10, 2023 2:00 pm

Faith

LITTLE BLESSINGS: Crawford Street UMC gives Easter baskets to Rolling Fork children

On Easter morning when the sun rises in Rolling Fork, some children in the community will find a pleasant surprise thanks to the members of ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, April 9, 2023 4:00 am

Business

Sierra Leone delegation visits Vicksburg, talks to mayor about port

Mayor George Flaggs Jr. played host Thursday to a delegation from the West African country of Sierra Leone and the Free Republic of Liberland that ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, April 7, 2023 2:24 pm

Local

More than 1,500 without power in Warren County

An estimated 1,577 Entergy customers in Warren County were without power Friday morning. Entergy customer service representative Victoria Love said 987 Entergy customers were without ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, April 7, 2023 8:51 am

Columnists

SURRATT: Let’s renew our Christian values at Easter

Sunday, as we all are aware, is Easter, a time for religious celebration and joy as people and churches remember Christ’s resurrection, a time of ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, April 7, 2023 4:00 am

Faith

WORSHIP THE SON: 74th Easter Sunrise Service set for Sunday

The Junius Ward Johnson YMCA will hold its 74th Easter Sunrise Service atop Fort Hill beginning at 7 a.m. on Sunday. “We will have two ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, April 6, 2023 10:56 am

Local

City of Vicksburg receives one bid for water plant improvements

The sole bid to install improvements at the Vicksburg Water Treatment Plant on Haining Road was taken under advisement by the Vicksburg Board of Mayor ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, April 6, 2023 10:39 am

Business

ERDC/ERDCWERX program helps businesses learn to get government contracts

Area business owners and entrepreneurs gathered Thursday at the third-floor offices of ERDCWERX in the Thad Cochran Mississippi Center for Innovation and Technology with one ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, April 5, 2023 1:13 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

OOH, THAT SMELL: Sewer line project raises complaints of strong odor in downtown Vicksburg

A project Tuesday by Suncoast Infrastructure to line the city’s main sewer line in the downtown area caused some downtown businesses and residents to complain ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 3:39 pm

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