Andrew Holmes
Andrew Holmes Dec. 30, 1959 – Dec. 15, 2023 Andrew Holmes, 63, of Tylertown, died Dec. 15, 2023, at his residence in Tylertown. He was born Dec. 30, 1959, to the late Hosea Holmes and Lizzie B. Holmes. He was a member of Pleasant Valley Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in…
Read MoreJuanita Bickham
Juanita Bickham July 12, 1940 – Dec. 11, 2023 Juanita Carr Bickham, 83, died of complications following a stroke, Dec. 11, 2023, at Ochsner Hospital, in Jefferson, LA. She was born July 12, 1940, in Holmesville to Easley and Ouida (Dillon) Carr. She attended Pike County Elementary School, St Paul Middle School, and Magee’s Creek…
Read MoreLonnie Duncan
Lonnie Duncan Sept. 27, 1937 – Dec. 22, 2023 Lonnie F. Duncan, 86, died on Dec. 22, 2023. Lonnie married Nelda Ray Rushing on Jan. 10, 1956. They celebrated in 2023 their 67th wedding anniversary. Duncan was born Sept. 27, 1937, in Walthall County. He was preceded in death by his father Hubert E. Duncan,…
Read MoreDiane Pittman
Diane Pittman Oct. 5, 1950 – Dec. 23, 2023 Diane Pittman, 73, unexpectedly died Dec. 23, 2023, at Marion General Hospital in Columbia. She was a lifelong resident of Marion County and worked with Trustmark Bank for many years. She was a graduate of West Marion High School and was voted most beautiful in her…
Read MoreNew family medical clinic opens at Guy’s Pharmacy
New family medical clinic opens at Guy’s Pharmacy Two countians have opened a new medical clinic in town, conveniently located inside Guy’s Pharmacy in Tylertown. Southern Remedy Family Medicine is owned and operated by Chelsea Hill, FNP, and her husband, Eric Hill, FNP, The Hills received their initial medical training through the Southwest Community College…
Read MoreHidden Springs hosting New Year’s events Friday, Saturday
Ring in 2024 with activities the whole family will enjoy. Hidden Springs RV Resort is celebrating the New Year’s weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 30 and 31. Make your reservations now by calling Hidden Springs at 601-876-4151. Weekend activities kick off Saturday with events for children, plus, everyone’s favorite past time, BINGO. Plus, two live…
Read MorePaving 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…
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