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