John Surratt, Author at The Vicksburg Post - Page 9 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: Some commentary from the July Fourth weekend

A few words on the July Fourth weekend. At the top of the list, surprise, surprise, is the weather. It’s an understatement to say it ... Read more

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

Crime

Man gets 40 years in shooting death of Warren County woman

A Warren County man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the April 2022 shooting death of a woman in the 200 block of ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, July 6, 2023 11:33 am

Business

City of Vicksburg approves kiosk purchase for riverfront

When cruise boat passengers go ashore to tour Vicksburg, they’ll find a ready source of information about the city at the riverfront. The Board of ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 4:33 pm

Local

‘You ought to always know who’s in charge’: Mayor announces public works reorganization

Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. said Monday he is reorganizing the city’s public works department to improve its operation. Flaggs announced his plans at the ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, July 3, 2023 1:12 pm

Local

GALLERY: Live fire and living history tells story of siege

Cannons, camels and re-enactors occupied the attention of visitors to the Vicksburg National Military Park for its two-day Surrender Weekend commemorating the siege and surrender ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, July 2, 2023 5:21 pm

History

Live fire and living history: Park brings troops to life for 160th siege anniversary

Camels, cannons, Yankees and Confederates, Grant and Pemberton drew the attention of visitors to the Vicksburg National Military Park Saturday and Sunday as it observed ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, July 2, 2023 5:15 pm

Faith

FAITH UNDER FIRE: Christ Episcopal congregation continued services during siege

At the height of the Siege of Vicksburg, when constant shelling from Union gunships and mortar barges fell on the city from the Mississippi River ... Read more

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

History

SIEGE 160: Condition of his army forces Pemberton to surrender Vicksburg

Editor’s note: This story is the final installment of The Vicksburg Post’s coverage of the 160th anniversary of the Siege of Vicksburg. It’s June 30, ... Read more

by John Surratt, Saturday, July 1, 2023 8:00 am

History

HEAT WOES: Vicksburg National Military Park releases revised event schedule

Officials with the Vicksburg National Military Park have revised the schedule of events for the park’s Surrender Weekend. The Union cannon detachment will hold live ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, June 30, 2023 4:09 pm

Local

Health care, utilities among topics discussed at Meet the Candidates Forum

Health care, Medicaid expansion and utility service were among the main topics as candidates for state office met Warren County residents at a forum on ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, June 30, 2023 3:23 pm

Columnists

SURRATT: Words in the Declaration of Independence apply to all

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, June 30, 2023 8:00 am

Local

Culkin Road ramp at U.S. 61 North closed indefinitely

The Culkin Road ramp at U.S. 61 North is closed indefinitely. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said an 18-wheeler hauling a large piece of equipment ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, June 29, 2023 3:46 pm

History

Vicksburg National Military Park sets events for siege anniversary

Camels, cannons, Yankees and generals will be at the Vicksburg National Military Park on Saturday and Sunday as the park commemorates the 160th anniversary of ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, June 29, 2023 8:00 am

Local

Reenactors taking Old Court House Museum back to Surrender of Vicksburg

Confederate soldiers, generals and survivors will take the Old Court House Museum back in time Saturday to observe the 160th anniversary of the siege and ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, June 29, 2023 8:00 am

History

Officer killed in 1884 gets new home in Cedar Hill Cemetery

Harry Stith was a Civil War veteran; a member of the 5th Heavy Artillery of the U.S. Colored Troops that served garrison duty in Vicksburg ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, June 28, 2023 12:32 pm

Local

Promise Hospital vacates Merit Health River Region’s sixth floor

Promise Hospital has left the sixth floor of Merit Health River Region, a company spokesman said. Tim Lineberger, public information officer for KPC Promise Hospital, ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, June 27, 2023 1:42 pm

Crime

Woman faces assault charge in pellet gun shooting

A Warren County woman faces a charge of aggravated assault, accused of shooting another woman in the neck with a pellet gun on June 22. ... Read more

by John Surratt, Tuesday, June 27, 2023 11:43 am

Downtown Vicksburg

Heart-healthy Southern cooking kicks off Catfish Row Museum’s kitchen programs

The subject was Southern cooking and Vicksburg native and author Dr. Kathy Starr presented ways to prepare heart-healthy southern and soul food dishes using healthy ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, June 26, 2023 11:58 am

Local

Late-night storms, high winds, cause damage in Warren County

A line of thunderstorms with rain and high winds with gusts reaching 76 mph passed through the Warren County area late Sunday and early Monday, ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, June 26, 2023 11:41 am

History

SIEGE 160: Union blows up Louisiana twice; creates legend

Editor’s Note: This story is part of The Vicksburg Post’s continuing coverage of the 160th anniversary of the Siege of Vicksburg. On June 25, 1863, ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, June 25, 2023 4:53 pm

Faith

Service Over Self teams making a difference in others’ lives

The home of Talisa Morris on First East Street was alive with activity Thursday morning as youth and adults working with Service Over Self surrounded ... Read more

by John Surratt, Sunday, June 25, 2023 4:00 am

Local

$121 Million Net Worth: Audit report shows Vicksburg is financially strong

The city of Vicksburg ended the 2022 fiscal year in good shape, finishing with an overall net fund balance of $32 million, according to an ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, June 23, 2023 2:48 pm

Columnists

SURRATT: This July Fourth will offer more than fireworks

It’s hard to believe that the Fourth of July will be on us in less than two weeks; actually, it’s a week from this coming ... Read more

by John Surratt, Friday, June 23, 2023 4:00 am

Downtown Vicksburg

FINDING FOODWAYS: Catfish Row Museum opens demonstration kitchen

Public officials and interested residents got their first look at the newest addition to the Catfish Row Museum on Washington Street which museum officials hope ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, June 22, 2023 5:28 pm

Local

Commander gives Vicksburg-Warren Chamber of Commerce overview of ERDC

Whenever Col. Christian Patterson is asked by someone to describe the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, he uses an interesting example. “The way ... Read more

by John Surratt, Thursday, June 22, 2023 11:23 am

Downtown Vicksburg

New garbage contract includes rate hikes for Vicksburg residents

Vicksburg residents could be paying more for garbage collection under a new contract between the city and Waste Management. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, June 21, 2023 5:29 pm

Local

Vicksburg Board upholds zoning appeal’s tower decision

The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday upheld a Board of Zoning Appeals decision denying a special exception sought by a company to build ... Read more

by John Surratt, Wednesday, June 21, 2023 5:25 pm

Local

Entergy estimates all power restored by Wednesday for Warren County

It could be mid-week before power is restored to some Entergy customers in Warren County, according to information from the utility. “The goal is still ... Read more

by John Surratt, Monday, June 19, 2023 3:05 pm

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