Griffin Mangum
Griffin Mangum Nov. 18, 2005 – Nov. 23, 2023 Griffin Mangum, 18, of Brandon, grandson of Scott and Bonita Luper of Tylertown, died Nov. 23, 2023. Funeral services were Nov. 28, 2023, at Crossgates Baptist Church, Brandon, pastor David Jett officiating. On Nov. 18, 2005, he was born to Heather and Chandler Mangum in Jackson.…
Read More‘A Fairy Tale Christmas’ parade is 5:30, Tuesday, Dec. 5
“A Fairy Tale Christmas,” Tylertown’s 2023 Christmas parade, steps off promptly at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, following its usual route through downtown Tylertown. Join in the parade by entering a unit in the parade, floats, decorated cars and trucks, side-by-sides, bikes, or enter a marching unit or drill team. There is no charge to…
Read MoreFriday at Centennial Square, Santa comes to town
This Friday’s the day area kids have been looking forward to since last Christmas. It’s the day Santa pays his annual visit to Tylertown! Parents and grands are invited to bring their children to Centennial Square from 3:30-5 p.m. Friday afternoon. Not only will kids have a chance to get in their request for those…
Read MoreSouthwest Bar Assn. again raising funds for foster kids
Just as they have done for several years, Southwest Mississippi Bar Assn. is again raising money to buy Christmas gifts for children in foster care in Walthall, Amite and Franklin counties. Raffle tickets are available for a $5 donation or five for $20 for prizes donated by local businesses including gift cards and products. The…
Read MoreBanks collect blankets, food, toys for needy during Christmas season
The three local banks are cooperating, acting as collection points for the needy, during the holiday season, taking donations of blankets, food and toys for distribution to needy children and families in Walthall County. Each of the banks has set a specific cause they’re working toward in order to insure that families have necessities that…
Read MoreLib Bennett
Lib Bennett Oct. 5, 1937 – Nov. 18, 2023 Funeral services were Nov. 22, 2023, at Magee’s Creek Baptist Church for Mary Elizabeth “Lib” Bennett, 86, of Kokomo, who died Nov. 18, 2023, interment at the Darbun Community Cemetery, Rev. Max Parris officiating, Tim and Bobby Sanderson providing special music. She was born on Oct.…
Read MoreAndy Davidson
Andy Davidson Sept. 24, 1953 – Nov. 19, 2023 Andrew Edwin Davidson known by his friends and family as “Andy”, of Tylertown, died Nov. 19, 2023. He was born Sept. 24, 1953, to Ed and Lucile Davidson in Jackson. After graduating from Wingfield High School in 1971, he attended the University of Mississippi. Soon after…
Read MoreVest goal met
The Walthall County Sheriff’s Office has met its goal to raise enough funds to purchase three modern, lightweight body armor vests for investigators who also serve as part of a street gang task force. The effort to raise the funds was channeled through Walthall County Crime Stoppers, “Not only did we reach the goal, we…
Read MoreChristmas in the Park walking tour Nov. 22
This year’s annual Christmas in the Park walking tour, the one night of the year people are allowed to follow the lighted holiday trail on foot is Wednesday, Nov. 22. As a bonus, Pigott Oil Co. and Market Max are giving away $500 cash during a drawing at the end of the night’s activity. Stop…
Read MoreVolunteer firemen cited for service protecting lives, homes and property
The county’s volunteer firemen have been on an almost constant run for several months, mostly due to uncontrolled grass and woods fires that got out of control. “Several months of dry weather and a lack of any significant rainfall to raise ground moisture levels, coupled with an early frost and windy weather have made Walthall…
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