John Surratt, Author at The Vicksburg Post - Page 16 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.

Columnists

SURRATT: Happy anniversary to me

This month, I celebrated an anniversary of sorts. In February of 1979 — 44 years ago — I took over as editor of the Baker ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, February 24, 2023 4:00 am

Local

RECORD HIGHS? Warm weather to hang around in the Vicksburg area

The Warren Country area is in for some spring-like weather over the next few days thanks to a trough of warm, moist air that has ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, February 23, 2023 1:33 pm

Business

Viking to upgrade waterfront at its own expense

Viking Cruise Lines and the city of Vicksburg have developed an agreement that will allow other boats and tourists more access to the waterfront. Under ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 3:58 pm

Local

Carnaval de Mardi Gras Gumbo Cook-Off draws 1,200, raises $15,000

The sun was out, the breeze was cool and the aroma of fresh gumbo boiling in the pot covered the block of Crawford Street between ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, February 20, 2023 2:36 pm

Business

PHOTO GALLERY: Abraham’s sells Washington Street building to relocate

On March 13, 1928, brothers Haseeb and Nageeb Abraham, immigrants from Lebanon, opened Abraham Brothers’ Department Store at 1105 Washington St., establishing a business that ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, February 20, 2023 2:18 pm

Faith

Pancake suppers give people one last chance to ‘sin’ before Lent

Area residents wanting to get in one last good “sinful” meal before Lent will have the opportunity Tuesday as two Vicksburg Episcopal churches resume a ... Read more

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

Local

Benevolent club honors Sam Winchester, Brenda Johnson at Officer of the Year banquet

While honoring the area’s top law enforcement officers and firefighters, the Vicksburg Homecoming Benevolent Club Wednesday night took time to give special recognition to two ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, February 17, 2023 2:42 pm

Crime

GRAND JURY: Teen charged with murder indicted in April 2022 robbery

Two Vicksburg teens have been indicted on a charge of armed robbery in an April 2022 robbery in which a handgun was reported stolen. The ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, February 17, 2023 11:42 am

Crime

GRAND JURY: Man arrested in drug bust indicted for earlier assault

A Warren County man arrested Feb. 10 on drug charges has been indicted by the Warren County grand jury on a charge of aggravated assault. ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 4:09 pm

Local

City of Vicksburg seeks grant to replace lead waterlines

City officials are looking for federal assistance to help pay the cost of removing and replacing lead waterlines in Vicksburg’s water system. The Board of ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, February 13, 2023 2:37 pm

Local

39th Officer of the Year banquet set for Wednesday

The Vicksburg Homecoming Benevolent Club will honor the area’s top law enforcement officers and firefighter/paramedics on Wednesday at its 39th Officer of the Year Banquet ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, February 13, 2023 8:58 am

Faith

African Children’s Choir coming to First Baptist Church Vicksburg

Area residents will be able to get a taste of Ugandan Culture on Feb. 19 when the African Children’s Choir performs at the First Baptist ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, February 12, 2023 4:00 am

Local

Vicksburg joins Louisiana cities seeking money for rail service

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen took another step toward rail service for the city on Friday. Friday morning, the board approved a resolution ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, February 10, 2023 2:09 pm

Local

Randolph honored for 10 years of service to city of Vicksburg

City vehicle maintenance employee Overton Randolph received a certificate recognizing his 10 years as a city employee from Mayor George Flaggs Jr. at Friday’s meeting ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, February 10, 2023 1:39 pm

Local

Intersection at Monroe and First East streets to be all-way stop

Beginning March 3, the intersection of Monroe Street and First East Street will become an all-stop intersection, according to information from Vicksburg traffic department officials. ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, February 10, 2023 11:28 am

Columnists

SURRATT: Program to reduce juvenile violence will need help of whole community

Mayor George Flaggs Jr.’s decision to tackle juvenile violence in the city is a chilling example of how times have changed. It’s chilling because the ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, February 10, 2023 4:00 am

Local

Delta Sigma Theta sets ‘International Taste’ program for Feb. 19

The Vicksburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., will host its annual “An International Taste” event on Feb. 19, 2023, at 2 p.m. ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:32 pm

Local

City approves resolutions to maintain cemetery, name welcome center for Dick Hall

Employees for the city of Vicksburg could soon be keeping up the Tate Family Cemetery on South Frontage Road. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, February 8, 2023 4:08 pm

Local

City of Vicksburg signs agreement with Fordice to build animal shelter

The city has an agreement with Fordice Construction to build a new animal shelter. The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Monday authorized Mayor ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 3:42 pm

Crime

Members announced for Youth Violence Prevention Committee

The potential solution to Vicksburg’s juvenile violence problem will take the cooperation of city and county resources and Mayor George Flaggs Jr. has assembled a ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, February 6, 2023 9:29 am

Faith

POSSIBLE PLANTICIDE: Hawkins play teaches lesson in the case of the dead Ficus

Call it a potential case of “planticide.” The Ficus tree in Larry and Louise’s living room is dead, their guests gathered for an evening social ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, February 5, 2023 4:00 am

Local

PHOTO GALLERY: Vicksburg Firefighters honored for 15 years of service

Three Vicksburg firefighters were recognized for 15 years of service with the city. Pictured are Lt. Gerrick Durrell, fire inspector Nathaniel Williams and Lt. Joseph Rusche. ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, January 26, 2023 10:48 am

Local

PHOTO GALLERY: 20 years of service with the Vicksburg Fire Department

Three Vicksburg firefighters were recognized last week by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for 20 years of service with the Vicksburg Fire Department: Associate ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, January 24, 2023 1:51 pm

COVID-19

After COVID-19, Vicksburg’s churches see slow rise in attendance

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in 2020, it forced people, businesses and organizations to radically change the way they conducted business and ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, January 22, 2023 4:00 am

Columnists

SURRATT: My favorite time of year is here

Unless you are super religious, it passed by unnoticed two weeks ago. Jan. 6; the feast of the Epiphany. The day the Bible tells us ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, January 20, 2023 4:00 am

Local

Vicksburg Fire Department upgrades ambulance fleet

The Vicksburg Fire Department upgraded its ambulance fleet Wednesday with the introduction of two new vehicles during a brief ceremony at the Central Fire Station. ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, January 18, 2023 2:47 pm

Local

City of Vicksburg sewer upgrade cost increases to $3.05 million

Increased project costs involving repairs and upgrades to Vicksburg’s 115-year-old sewer system have forced city officials to make changes in a loan agreement with the ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 2:11 pm

Local

People urged to continue King’s legacy at Alpha Phi Alpha MLK Scholarship Breakfast

People can best honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy by moving forward and continuing his work toward equality, the president of Alcorn State University told ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, January 16, 2023 3:26 pm

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