Col. Bobby Ginn to speak at Vets’ Day ceremony
Tylertown native, Col. Bobby M. Ginn Jr. is the featured speaker at a Veterans Day observance Saturday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m., at the American Legion Post 56 hut, The local Legion and Auxiliary have sponsored the observance annually for a number of years. “We plan the ceremony so the firing of rifles by our…
Read MoreLee Thornhill, Jr.
Lee Thornhill, Jr. June 24, 1938 -Nov. 5, 2023 Lee Webster Thornhill, Jr., 85, died Nov. 5, 2023 at his home in Tylertown. He was born on June 24, 1938, in Pike County to Lee Webster (Webb) Thornhill, Sr. and Donis Alyne Hall Thornhill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by…
Read MoreHelen Magee
Helen Magee Dec. 16, 1958 – Nov. 2, 2023 Helen Dale Magee, 64, of Tylertown, died Nov. 2, 2023, in McComb. She was born Dec. 16, 1958, in Tyletown, to the late Virgil Lee Magee and Ines Elaine Smith Magee. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by her brother James Larry…
Read MoreBrenda Haga
Brenda Haga Nov. 2, 1960 – Oct. 30, 2023 Brenda Lee Haga, 62, died Oct. 30, 2023, at her residence. She was born Nov. 2, 1960, in New Orleans to her father Felix “Herbert” Dicharry and late mother Brenda Matlock Reno. She enjoyed listening to rock-n-roll music, gardening, her pets, cooking with family, and riding…
Read MoreJimmy D. Shepherd
Jimmy D. Shepherd April 7, 1950 – Oct. 31, 2023 Jimmy D. Shepherd, 73, of Tylertown, died Oct. 31, 2023, at his residence. He was born April 7, 1950, in Meridian. Graveside services were Nov. 4, 2023, at Tylertown Cemetery II, Rev. Randall Griffin officiating. Shepherd was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard. He…
Read MoreLena Buccola
Lena Buccola March 4, 1947 – Oct. 23, 2023 Lena Chisesi Buccola, 76, of Palm Coast, FL, died Oct. 23, 2023. She was born March 4, 1947, in New Orleans. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at 1 PM at Tylertown Cemetery II, Father Tommy Conway officiating. She was preceded in…
Read MoreKalencom’s sidewalk sale is Saturday in time for holidays
It’s an event people anticipate year ‘round, and attracts folks from all over. The sidewalk sale at Kalencom Factory Outlet takes place Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The annual sale attracts buyers from all over the region looking to take advantage of the lowest prices ever for both themselves or for holiday gift…
Read MoreTHS goes to playoffs, Salem season ends
Tylertown’s Chiefs, despite a 2-8 overall and 1-3 district record, managed to place fourth in the district and will go to the first round of the 3A state football playoffs this weekend. The Chiefs are set to play their first playoff game on the road at Jefferson Davis County Friday night. The Chiefs finished the…
Read MoreVoters return to polls
Voters return to the polls for a third time this year, this time to select final choices among local candidates, while candidates for state office may find themselves in a runoff after Tuesday’s balloting, according to a new state law. Countians will be returning to a paper ballot, coloring the oval next to their selection…
Read MoreAbsentee voting continues
Absentee voting continues in the circuit clerk’s office through Saturday at 12 noon. The office is open from 8-5 weekdays and this Saturday from 8-12 for those wishing to vote absentee in the office. As of Monday morning, about 250 absentee voters had cast ballots. Voters 65 and over are eligible to vote absentee if…
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