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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.

BREAKING NEWS

UPDATE: Warrant issued in Friday death of Vicksburg woman; suspect still at large

Vicksburg police have issued a warrant for a Warren County man in connection with the Friday night shooting death of a Vicksburg woman. Mario Cortez ... Read more

by John Surratt, Saturday, November 18, 2023 1:37 pm

Crime

Woman shot in car in reported act of domestic violence

A Vicksburg woman was shot and killed in her car late Friday in what Vicksburg Police believe was an act of domestic violence. According to ... Read more

by John Surratt, Saturday, November 18, 2023 7:47 am

Local

Friends group raising funds for cat kennels for new city shelter

With a new, state-of-the-art animal shelter on the way, volunteers are raising funds to upgrade the cages for cats and kittens. The Friends of the ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, November 17, 2023 6:37 pm

Faith

YMCA pajama drive to help foster child ministry

Members of the Junius Ward Johnson YMCA are working to help ease the transition for foster children when they enter a new home. The YMCA ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, November 17, 2023 3:31 pm

Columnists

I’m happy Medicare marketers, leave me alone

It’s that time of year. I don’t mean Thanksgiving or the Christmas season. It’s the Medicare enrollment period: a period from Oct. 15 to Dec. ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:17 pm

Local

Barfield discusses county projects, encourages involvement

There is one question Warren County residents should be asking themselves daily, Kelle Barfield said, “Where do we go from here?” Speaking to Vicksburg-Warren County ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, November 16, 2023 1:32 pm

Local

City takes lease-purchase proposals under advisement

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Thursday took a second shot at getting a lease-purchase agreement to pay for two fire trucks, taking four ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:31 am

Local

City responds to lawsuit suit: ‘Jacques’ rights not violated’

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen have issued a response to a $1 million civil suit filed by the owners of Jacques’ nightclub. The owners ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, November 15, 2023 3:17 pm

Local

Warren County’s Marcus Bottom project to help pedestrians

Traveling through Marcus Bottom could soon be much safer for pedestrians following action by the Warren County Board of Supervisors and the Vicksburg Board of ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6:41 am

Local

‘We want action’: City board to rule Monday on future of Asam Hotel

The fate of the Asam Hotel, formerly the Dixiana Motel, could be decided during a hearing at Monday’s meeting of the Vicksburg Board of Mayor ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6:39 am

Faith

SHOEBOX MIRACLES: First Baptist Vicksburg a central drop location for Operation Christmas Child

First Baptist Church will take on a special mission to help bring Christ to children in other countries beginning Monday. First Baptist serves as a ... Read more

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

Local

‘If you served, we honor you today’: Vicksburg’s veterans ignore rain for memorial service

When they served in the armed forces, Vicksburg’s veterans had to deal with numerous obstacles to achieve their mission. On Saturday, the organizers of Vicksburg’s ... Read more

by John Surratt, Saturday, November 11, 2023 5:52 pm

Local

National Park Service approves land transfer for Riverfront Park

Vicksburg and Warren County officials can begin developing the site for a new public park on the riverfront. The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, November 10, 2023 4:06 pm

Crime

Vicksburg Police working to reduce, stop juvenile crime

Vicksburg police are encountering a situation with a group of individuals who are focusing on one target — cars — and it’s becoming a serious ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, November 10, 2023 2:46 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Vicksburg to honor veterans Saturday with parade, memorial service

Vicksburg will hold its annual Veterans Day program honoring area veterans on Saturday with a downtown parade and a ceremony at Vicksburg’s Memorial Rose Garden. ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, November 10, 2023 11:32 am

History

1952 newspaper recalls valor, honor of Vicksburg-born soldier

Linda Fox Taylor of Raleigh, N.C., has a special edition of the April 19, 1952, Jackson Advocate with a banner headline, “Vicksburg Honors Negro Korean ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, November 10, 2023 11:22 am

Columnists

SURRATT: Let’s truly honor our veterans this Veterans Day

“In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, ... Read more

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

Local

City of Vicksburg announces memorials for Arp, Davis and Squire

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Tuesday approved two resolutions for memorials honoring three public servants. The board’s actions allow the installation of ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, November 9, 2023 9:48 am

Local

City of Vicksburg awards bid for North Washington Street rehab

A Madison contractor will complete rehabilitation work on North Washington Street in Vicksburg. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Tuesday awarded the contract for ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, November 8, 2023 3:13 pm

Crime

Man, woman dead in apparent murder-suicide at Eagle Lake

A man and woman were found dead in a trailer in the Eagle Lake community, victims of an apparent murder-suicide. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, November 8, 2023 12:19 pm

Crime

Vicksburg Police cite officer safety, changing tech as reasons for encryption

Changes in technology, the availability of portable scanners and concern for officer safety have influenced the Vicksburg Police Department to begin encrypting its radio transmissions, ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, November 7, 2023 7:18 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Vintage motor cycle show draws enthusiasts to downtown Vicksburg

Hondas, Harleys, Mustangs and Indians. The sound of revving motorcycles mingled with rock music penetrated downtown Vicksburg on Saturday as almost a century of motorcycle ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, November 6, 2023 11:36 am

Faith

Church of the Holy Trinity continues tradition with turkey dinner

The Church of the Holy Trinity continues a 119-year-old tradition on Nov. 16 with its annual turkey dinner at the church. Dinners are $15 each ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, November 5, 2023 8:00 am

Columnists

SURRATT: Regardless of who you vote for, get out and vote

This coming week will feature two important dates for Warren County residents. Tuesday, Nov. 7, is Election Day; Saturday is Veterans Day. The two days ... Read more

by John Surratt, Saturday, November 4, 2023 4:00 am

Local

Fires on I-20 hinder traffic in Flowers area

Two grass fires within minutes of each other in the Flowers area hindered traffic on Interstate 20 early Friday afternoon. Warren County Fire Service spokesman ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, November 3, 2023 7:15 pm

Local

Local, state races on Tuesday general election ballot in Warren County

Warren County voters return to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots for state and county offices in the general election. The polls will be open ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, November 3, 2023 4:09 pm

Crime

Vicksburg police set Monday public meeting to discuss crime, outreach programs

Vicksburg residents have the opportunity Monday to meet with members of the Vicksburg Police Department to discuss and ask questions about crime in the city, ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, November 3, 2023 11:58 am

Downtown Vicksburg

Motorcycle history taking over Washington Street Park Saturday

The history of the motorcycle will be on display Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Washington Street Park at the corner of Washington ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, November 2, 2023 4:29 pm

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