Jimmy 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…
Read MoreFall back as DST ends
This weekend most of the nation “falls back” an hour as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end. The changeover actually takes place at 2 a.m. Sunday morning, but most will opt for setting their clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night.
Read MoreJoelle Magee
Joelle Magee Oct. 2, 1990 – Oct. 19, 2023 Joelle Marie Parta Magee, 33, of Tylertown, died Oct. 19, 2023, at the Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, WV. She was born Oct. 2, 1990, in Marrero, LA. Funeral services were Oct. 26, 2023, at Tylertown Baptist Church, burial in Elliot Cemetery, Bro. Justin Knight…
Read MoreRichard Fortenberry
Richard Fortenberry Oct. 26, 1940 – Oct. 24, 2023 Richard Lynn Fortenberry, 82, died Oct. 24, 2023, at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. He was born Oct. 26, 1940, to Stanley and Frankie Seale Fortenberry in Tylertown. Fortenberry began his career with the Walker and Dollar General stores before moving to Tylertown with his wife…
Read MoreTiffany France
Tiffany France March 18, 1983 – Oct. 25, 2023 Tiffany Renee` France Roberts, 40, of Tylertown, died Oct. 25, 2023, at her residence. She was born Friday, March 18, 1983 in River Ridge, LA. Funeral services were Oct. 30, 2023, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, burial in the East Fork Cemetery, Kentwood, Rev. David Fortenberry officiating.…
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