John Surratt, Author at The Vicksburg Post - Page 14 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.

Crime

FIGHTING CRIME GOES PRIME-TIME: Vicksburg police considered for TV program

The Vicksburg Police Department could soon have its own TV show. Vicksburg Police Chief Penny Jones told the Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday she ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, April 3, 2023 1:11 pm

Local

City leasing former chamber office for surveillance, youth programs

The former Vicksburg Chamber of Commerce building on Mission 66 will serve double duty under a plan by Mayor George Flaggs Jr. On Monday, the ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, April 3, 2023 12:17 pm

Faith

40 Years of Goodness: Gibson Memorial’s chocolate eggs are a sweet tradition

Every spring, as the calendar approaches Easter, the fellowship hall at Gibson Memorial United Methodist Church transforms into a chocolate factory. And while the church ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, April 2, 2023 4:00 am

Local

Lecture series kicks off park’s 160th anniversary observance

Saturday, the Vicksburg National Military Park and the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign will begin the 160th anniversary of the Vicksburg Campaign ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, March 31, 2023 3:57 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Flaggs: Bike trail project dead unless state gives more money

There will be no bicycle trail through downtown Vicksburg unless the Mississippi Department of Transportation comes up with more money, Mayor George Flaggs Jr. said. ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, March 31, 2023 2:19 pm

History

Sons of Union veterans hold ceremony for Union dead affected by landslide

It was a small, quiet afternoon ceremony on March 25 in the National Cemetery at the Vicksburg National Military Park as men dressed in Union ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, March 31, 2023 2:11 pm

Local

Severe weather to threaten Warren County area again

For the second time in as many weeks, North and Central Mississippi will be under the gun with the potential for severe weather Friday night ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, March 31, 2023 11:51 am

Local

Williams: E911 dispatchers handled vital communications role after tornado

Hannah Williams became a Vicksburg Warren E911 dispatcher because she enjoys helping people. “My sister-in-law Paige Cook is a dispatcher here; she’s actually my supervisor ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, March 31, 2023 8:00 am

Local

High winds take down trees, damage house during Sunday storms

High winds accompanying several strong weather systems passing through the area were responsible for dropping trees, and causing power outages and the loss of a ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, March 27, 2023 7:31 pm

Local

Miller’s restaurant burns on Indiana Avenue

An early morning fire heavily damaged Miller’s Southern Comfort Food, 3144 Indiana Ave. Vicksburg Fire Chief Derrick Stamps said firefighters were called to the blaze ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, March 27, 2023 11:11 am

Local

Downed lines block east, west lanes of I-20

Traffic in the east and westbound lanes of Interstate 20 was blocked Sunday at the Bovina exit after downed power lines fell across the highway, ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, March 26, 2023 7:21 pm

Local

ROLLING FORK: What is needed & how to help in recovery

UPDATE, Monday, March 27: The shelter located at the National Guard Armory in Rolling Fork has been relocated to South Delta Elementary School. All services ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, March 26, 2023 4:13 pm

Local

More severe weather predicted for Warren County & surrounding area

For a second time in three days, residents in Warren, Issaquena and Sharkey counties can expect rain, hail, high winds and the possibility of tornadoes ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, March 26, 2023 3:15 pm

Faith

Church of the Holy Trinity’s new music minister ready to move forward

Some changes are coming for the Church of the Holy Trinity. On April 16, The Rev. Rick Roessler will conduct his first service as Holy ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, March 26, 2023 4:00 am

Local

City, county, businesses, churches aiding Rolling Fork

Distribution centers have been established in Rolling Fork as residents from surrounding areas begin donating items necessary to help residents begin their recovery from the  ... Read more

by John Surratt, Saturday, March 25, 2023 6:53 pm

Local

Vicksburg sending command post, ambulances, drones to Rolling Fork

Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. said the city made it through the stormy weather without any problems and was sending equipment to Rolling Fork Saturday ... Read more

by John Surratt, Saturday, March 25, 2023 8:43 am

Crime

Mayor: “We’re going to shut it down,” putting police cars in neighborhoods

Mayor George Flaggs Jr. said he wants to begin putting police cars in city neighborhoods to crack down on gunfire in the city. Flaggs announced ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, March 24, 2023 11:53 am

Columnists

SURRATT: Mighty ‘Sip Fest may be the best way to celebrate spring

If residents are looking for a reason to get out of the house and enjoy the early spring weather, they’ll have the chance with the ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, March 24, 2023 8:00 am

Business

PLANTING ROOTS: MSU bringing entrepreneurial center to MCITy

Mississippi State University is relocating its entrepreneurial center to the Mississippi Center of Innovation and Technology in Vicksburg. While discussing MSU’s growth and expansion at ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, March 23, 2023 2:45 pm

Local

Vicksburg to name section of South Frontage Road after Dr. Paul Pierce III

South Frontage Road from Indiana Avenue to Halls Ferry Road is getting a new name. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Monday approved renaming ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, March 22, 2023 4:33 pm

Local

Mayor wants consultant to advise on housing, code enforcement

Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. wants to hire a consultant to advise the city on housing and handling derelict properties. Flaggs announced his plan in ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, March 22, 2023 1:07 pm

Local

Vicksburg borrowing $1.5 million to build animal shelter

The city of Vicksburg is borrowing $1.5 million to build the city’s animal shelter on U.S. 61 South. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, March 20, 2023 4:39 pm

Local

Consultant: Too early to tell if Amtrak fund request affects Vicksburg

It’s too early to tell how a decision by Amtrak and the Southern Rail Commission to seek federal funds to study passenger rail service between ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, March 20, 2023 4:32 pm

Lifestyles

Randy Brecker Quintet to headline Alcorn Jazz Festival at VCC

The Randy Brecker Quintet will headline the 41st Alcorn Jazz Festival April 15 at the Vicksburg Convention Center. The Quintet is led by jazz trumpeter ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, March 20, 2023 9:37 am

Faith

RELIGION: Stations of the Cross recall Christ’s passion

During the Lenten season, many Christians participate in a unique seasonal custom to help them further prepare for Easter by reliving Christ’s suffering and death ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, March 19, 2023 4:00 am

Local

Variety of music headlines Mighty ‘Sip Fest

Sounds from Blues to Broadway Show tunes will be on the bill April 13-16 as local and visiting artists perform at several Vicksburg venues during ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, March 19, 2023 4:00 am

Local

Vicksburg Garden District plan stems from residents taking control of their neighborhood

A group of residents and property owners in the Pearl and Speed Street area are looking to improve it and make it more appealing to ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, March 16, 2023 3:05 pm

Columnists

Park’s project is everybody’s project

As we reported last week, the staff at the Vicksburg National Military Park is preparing to embark on a very ambitious project to repair a ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, March 16, 2023 2:29 pm

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