Paving of county roads again underway
The paving contractor working on the countywide road surfacing project is back in the county. Parker Dungan of Dungan Engineers said T.L. Wallace will put crews to work, first in the fourth district, and then continue with the remaining paving program in the county. Dungan said the bridge projects on Old Sandy Hook, Breland-Brown and…
Read MoreCounty to replace E-911 generator
Meeting in a called session Monday morning, county supervisors declared an emergency situation to provide backup power for the county sheriff’s office, primarily E-911 dispatch, the sheriff’s office and the deputies’ office. The 40 KW generator that has been used by the county is 25-30 years old and nearing its life’s end. Supervisors had a…
Read MoreRural internet work taking shape
By April Sowell Enterprise-Journal Rural residents longing for broadband internet can feel confident that their dream is moving closer to coming true, according to officials familiar with the work. In 2021, Missouri-based communications company Conexon began receiving federal money to bring broadband to rural Southwest Mississippi. The company began work this fall. “Conexon has signed…
Read MoreDennis Moses
Dennis Moses Sept. 16, 1966 – Nov. 28, 2023 Dennis Flenard Moses, 57, of Tylertown, died Nov. 28 2023, at his residence. He was born Sept. 16, 1966, in New Orleans to the late Albert and Vivien M. Andrews. He was a member of Tylertown First Baptist Church. His passion for cars lead him to…
Read MoreAnne McCaffrey
Anne McCaffrey June 25, 1951 – Dec. 12, 2023 Anna “Anne” Graham McCaffrey, 72, died Dec. 12, 2023, at her home in Crystal Springs. She fought hard and lost the battle to cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents James “Pete” Graham and Nell Brumfield Graham of Tylertown; one sister, Wanda Gail Graham…
Read MoreJean Bourne
Jean Bourne June 18, 1932 – Dec. 13, 2023 Jean Pigott Bourne, 91, died Dec. 13, 2023. Survivors are her husband of almost 73 years, Billy C. Bourne; her son, Tommy (Lynn) Bourne; two grandchildren, Christie Bourne Kracht (Eric), and Thomas Bourne (Nikki); five great grandchildren, Hannah Kracht, Caleb Kracht, Tristan Bourne, Emmie Bourne and…
Read MoreDonnie Roberson
Donnie Roberson Donnie Roberson, native to Tylertown, died at his home in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam on Nov. 27, 2023. He would have been 70 on Dec. 3. He loved to cheer for the Saints and Atlanta Braves. He served in the 82nd Airborne He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Phyllis…
Read MoreWildcats 0-6 Lady Cats 1-5 in basketball
Wildcats… This season hasn’t been kind to the Salem Wildcats, who are still winless after their sixth contest. They ended up on the wrong side of a tough 50-30 walloping at the hands of Wesson on Thursday. Wesson was led to victory by Brendon Duguid and Aidan Brice. Duguid scored 10 points, while Brice scored…
Read MoreChiefs, Lady Chiefs both hold 4-2 basketball records
Both THS teams hold identical 4-2 records this season. The 3A Region 8 school’s teams are 0-0 in the region as district games haven’t yet been played. Chiefs… The Tylertown Chiefs defeated Oak Grove 60-36 during their last outing. On Nov. 28 the Chiefs beat Lawrence County 51-46 and handed Mize a 73-40 defeat on…
Read MoreDonations taken for deputy fire victim
A Go Fund Me account has been set up for Deputy Sheriff Cole Andrews, who recently lost his moble home and contents to a fire. In addition to the account, donations can be made at the Walthall County Sheriff’s Office on behalf of Andrews.
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