Chiefs fall to LC 42-18; Salem loses to Brookhaven Academy
Salem Wildcats scored first Friday night on a Chris Riley run early in the first quarter. A missed extra point put the Wildcats in the lead 6-0 within two minutes of the game’s kickoff.’ But several big Brookhaven Academy plays, also within two minutes of kickoff tied the game and a PAT put the Cougars…
Read MoreCrimestoppers spearheading drive for lightweight body armor
Sheriff’s investigators say the county is seeing a rise in gang activity and they’re not equipped to meet the threat head-on. Since the budget is set for the next year, the department is attempting to raise funds for three vests for use by investigators, who will also double as members of an area task force…
Read MoreHidden Springs has meet, greet candidates set for Tuesday, Oct. 3
Hidden Springs RV Resort is hosting a “Meet and Greet” on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 6PM at the Event Center in Hidden Springs RV Resort. Since Hidden Springs RV Resort is in District 1, all candidates running for public office in District 1, Walthall County are encouraged to attend. All candidates running countywide are invited.…
Read MoreDavid Grimsley
David Grimsley Sept. 22, 1929 – Sept. 18, 2023 David Curtis Grimsley, 93, of Utica, died Sept. 18, 2023. He was born Sept. 22, 1929, to John Henry and Alma Thomas Grimsley in Sandy Hook. Grimsley was a bookkeeper at the Rankin Co. in Columbia for a number of years and then served the country…
Read MoreClarence Conerly
Clarence Conerly Aug. 27, 1954 – Sept. 1, 2023 Clarence Conerly Jr., 69, of Kokomo, died Sept, 1, 2023, in Jackson. He was born Aug. 27, 1954, in Tylertown to the late Bertha Mae Davis and Clarence Conerly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mattie and Mare Davis;…
Read MorePat King
Pat King March 13, 1978 – Sept. 21, 2023 Patrick Michael “Pat” King, 45, died Sept. 21, 2023. He was a graduate of Bowling Green High School Class of 1996, where he played on the Buccaneer basketball team. Pat competed with his teammates in the playoffs many times and was voted All-Tournament, All-District and an…
Read MoreCurlee Andrews
Curlee Andrews Feb. 28, 1942 – Sept. 10, 2023 Curlee Andrews, Jr., 81, of Tylertown, died Sept. 10, 2023, at Walthall General Hospital after a brief illness. He was born Feb. 28, 1942 to the late Curlee Andrews, Sr. and Juanita Magee Andrews. Funeral services were Sept. 15, 2023, at Magee’s Creek MB Church with…
Read MoreRev. Joseph Crawford
Rev. Joseph Crawford Sept. 11, 1951 – Aug. 26, 2023 Rev. Joseph Crawford, 71, of Kokomo, died Aug. 26, 2023, at his residence after battling a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 11, 1951, in New Orleans to the late Haywood Crawford, Sr. and Ethel M. Barnes. Funeral services were Sept. 2, 2023, at New…
Read MoreWalthall livestock producers are eligible for Livestock Forage Program
Livestock producers in several Mississippi Counties are faced with challenging times as a portion of our state now suffers from extreme drought conditions. During such times, livestock producers often are forced to provide supplemental feed because of the lack of available forage, or they are forced to reduce their herd size due to increased feeding…
Read MoreCounty faces increased gang activity; officers asking for updated vests
Law enforcement is attempting to organize a multi-county force to combat an increasing gang problem in the area that’s been on the rise, especially over the last couple years, Rotary members learned recently. Sheriff’s investigator Justin Dyar said to adequately equip local officers in combatting local gangs, they’re asking for voluntary donations on the part…
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