John Surratt, Author at The Vicksburg Post - Page 8 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

City declares emergency to repair sinkhole off North Frontage Road

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen Thursday declared an emergency following the discovery of a sinkhole on North Frontage Road near an entrance to Blackburn ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, August 10, 2023 2:23 pm

Local

Vicksburg-Warren County Youth Development Center holds open house event

Warren County residents Friday were able to get an early look at the Vicksburg-Warren County Youth Development Center and meet representatives of agencies that will ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 2:45 pm

Local

City of Vicksburg to help Rolling Fork locate utilities

Vicksburg utility employees will be working with Rolling Fork officials to locate water and sewer lines and meters to repair and install new lines in ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 11:47 am

Local

City of Vicksburg gets $4 million for Fisher Ferry bridge replacement

The City of Vicksburg is getting $4 million in state Local Improvements Projects Funds to replace the Hatcher Bayou bridge on Fisher Ferry Road. The ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 11:44 am

Local

NAACP offering rides to the polls Tuesday

Warren County voters are making their way to the polls and exercising one of the most precious rights they have by casting ballots and voting ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 10:45 am

Crime

Vicksburg 18-year-old gets $2 million bond in homicide

A Vicksburg teen has been charged with capital murder in the July 30 shooting death of a 20-year-old man who was found dead in his ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, August 7, 2023 5:18 pm

Local

MEET THE CANDIDATES: Buford, Harness seeking House 85 seat

Name: Richard Lamar Buford City of Residence: Fayette Current occupation:  United States Marine Corps Combat Veteran Retired What office are you seeking? MS House of Representatives – District 85 ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, August 6, 2023 8:00 am

Faith

Faith-based film ‘Grace Wins’ ready for premiere

It’s a wrap. The final cuts and edits are done, the finished product is in the can and it’s time for the world to see ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, August 6, 2023 4:00 am

Local

MEET THE CANDIDATES: Stevens, Denton running for District 55 seat

Name: Oscar Denton City of residence: Vicksburg Current occupation: Mississippi House of Representatives House District 55, Retired AT&T What office are you seeking: Re-election House District 55 ... Read more

by John Surratt, Saturday, August 5, 2023 10:36 am

Columnists

SURRATT: Wandering in the wilderness has ended — football season’s here

The days of wandering in the wilderness searching for something offering spiritual fulfillment and joy to the heart are coming to a close — football ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, August 4, 2023 8:00 am

Local

City of Vicksburg making changes to North Washington rehab project

Vicksburg officials and representatives with project engineer EJES Inc. have been making changes to the plans and design for the proposed project to rehabilitate North ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, August 3, 2023 3:08 pm

Local

Hearing on city’s petition to close Jacques’ set for Tuesday in Indianola

Vicksburg officials will present their case for closing Jacques’ nightclub as a public nuisance at a 9 a.m. hearing on Tuesday in the 9th Chancery ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, July 31, 2023 2:06 pm

Crime

One dead, one wounded in related shooting incidents in Vicksburg

A 20-year-old Vicksburg man was found dead in his car from multiple gunshot wounds early Sunday morning near the intersection of Clay and First North ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, July 30, 2023 1:10 pm

Crime

Warren County Sheriff’s Office seeks man in car theft, wreck

Warren County sheriff’s deputies are looking for a  man in connection with the theft of a car from 902 Blossom Lane that was later rolled ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, July 30, 2023 9:22 am

Faith

Knights of Columbus Council 898 to host ‘Karaoke Knights’ musical event

Area residents will get an opportunity to demonstrate their vocal talent Saturday when the Knights of Columbus Council 898 hosts “Karaoke Knights” at the KC ... Read more

by John Surratt, Saturday, July 29, 2023 4:00 am

Columnists

SURRATT: My luck ran out and COVID finally got me

I’m sitting at my kitchen table clad in comfortable clothes, sporting what appears to be the start of a salt-and-pepper beard and trying to tell ... Read more

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

Downtown Vicksburg

Mayfield: City of Vicksburg wants to work with Jacques’, Mulberry

Ward 1 Alderman Michael Mayfield said the Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen is willing to work with representatives from the Mulberry and its lessee, ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 1:40 pm

Downtown Vicksburg

Vicksburg Mayor sets Monday Q&A on Waste Management contract

Mayor George Flaggs Jr. will host an open forum question and answer session involving the City of Vicksburg’s new contract with Waste Management Monday from ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 11:40 am

Business

Vicksburg board resolution declares Jacques’ a ‘public nuisance’

One week after delivering an ultimatum to the Mulberry and Jacques’ nightclub to develop an acceptable public safety and security plan, the Vicksburg Board of ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, July 17, 2023 3:33 pm

Faith

SHARING THE BLESSINGS: St. Alban’s to bless backpacks, help others with uniforms

Children and teachers attending St. Alban’s Episcopal Church will participate in what has become a school year tradition. The blessing of the backpacks is scheduled ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, July 16, 2023 4:00 am

Local

‘THIS IS A MESS’: Merit Health River Region closes mental health unit, creating ‘crisis’ for Warren County

The closing of Merit Health River Region’s behavior health unit is causing a crisis for the county officials who are responsible for getting people with ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, July 14, 2023 3:32 pm

Columnists

SURRATT: My battle with Facebook part of a bigger problem

I am at war with Facebook. This battle does not involve any complaint about a post or advertisement that appeared on the site. Rather, it’s ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, July 14, 2023 4:00 am

Local

City of Vicksburg reorganizes public works department, sets raises

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Monday approved a resolution reorganizing the City of Vicksburg’s public works department and setting pay raises for ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, July 12, 2023 2:04 pm

Local

Vicksburg Homecoming Benevolent Club holds banquet, honors residents

Current and former Vicksburg residents gathered at the Vicksburg Convention Center Saturday to recall old times and honor several residents for their work in the ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 11:34 am

Local

City of Vicksburg: In-house clinic saves $1 million in health costs

The City of Vicksburg saved $1 million in health care costs in 2022 through its free in-house clinic, Mayor George Flaggs Jr. said Monday. He ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 10:16 am

Business

City of Vicksburg gives Mulberry, Jacques’ ultimatum after parking lot shootings

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen has issued an ultimatum to the owners of The Mulberry Vicksburg and Jacques’ nightclub to develop an acceptable ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, July 10, 2023 1:14 pm

Faith

A DEACON AND A REVEREND: Roesslers bring team approach to tending Holy Trinity flock

Caring for the souls at the Church of the Holy Trinity has taken a team approach with Rick and Tami Roessler. The Rev. Rick Roessler ... Read more

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

Local

Vicksburg Homecoming Benevolent club holding 48th banquet

Former Vicksburg residents are returning home for the weekend as the Vicksburg Homecoming Benevolent Club holds its 48th annual Awards Dinner Dance Banquet on Saturday ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, July 7, 2023 1:43 pm

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