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Nancy Zelaya

Nancy Zelaya Jan. 15, 1988 – Oct. 6, 2023 Nancy Jasmine Zelaya, 35, of Tylertown, died Oct. 6, 2023. She was born Jan. 15, 1988, in Visalia, Calif. Funeral services were Oct. 12, 2023, at Hartman Hughes Funeral Home, burial in Tylertown Cemetery II. She enjoyed reading, being outdoors at the creek with her daughter,…

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Dentrellis “Tug” Slocum

Dentrellis “Tug” Slocum Oct. 6, 2007 – Oct. 1, 2023 Dentrellis “Tug” Joe’Larrian Terrance Slocum, 15, of Tylertown, died Oct. 1, 2023 at Walthall General Hospital. He was born Oct. 6, 2007, in Jackson to Linda Slocum and the late Larry Malloy. He loved watching tv shows and movies, folding clothes and enjoying his mother’s…

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Both teams lose in Friday games

The Wildcats dropped a game to Sacred Heart Friday night 41-6. While the Wildcats dropped to 0-7 on the season, spectators at Friday night’s game saw a totally different Wildcat squad return after the half time break, holding Sacred Heart scoreless in the second half while putting six points on the board. The Wildcats returned…

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Lady Chiefs volleyball 2-11 for season; 1-7 in district

Tylertown’s Lady Chiefs have a 2-11 season record in volleyball this year, and are 1-7 in district play. Port Gibson handed THS a 3-1 defeat on Sept. 26, while earlier the Lady Chiefs fell to Our Lady Academy 3-0 Sept. 21, 3-0 to West Marion Sept. 14 and 3-0 to St. Patrick on Sept. 12.…

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Adopt-a-Family apps due Halloween day

The application period for needy families to qualify for Walthall’s Adopt-a-Family Christmas program is Halloween day, Tuesday, Oct. 31. Adopt-a-Family applications can be picked up at the circuit clerk’s office. Circuit Clerk Vernon Alford said his office has no connection with the program, outside of acting as a central location for the applications. To be…

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New ornament for sale

The new 2023 Tylertown Christmas ornament will prove popular this year. The Nativity ornament is available for $15 at Citizens Bank or The Tylertown Times. The ornaments are sold every year by the Christmas in the Park committee and have become quite a collectible, as some have the entire set of pewter ornaments, which may…

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Register now for Customer Appreciation drawing

The Walthall Chamber of Commerce Customer Appreciation registration is underway at participating Tylertown merchants. As is custom, the prize drawing takes place Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 4 p.m. at Centennial Square during the Townwide Halloween Party. Register at participating merchants where the Customer Appreciation poster is displayed. No purchase is required to register. Be sure…

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Fishing Rodeo this Saturday

This year’s return engagement of Walthall’s Youth Fishing Rodeo is Saturday, Oct. 14, 8:30 a.m., at the Walthall Shooting Range, Old Hwy. 24, behind Livestock Producers. The fishing pond is on-site and is open for the rodeo for ages 15 and under. The fishing rodeo is free. Pre-register at visitscenicrivers.com for a variety of fishing…

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Townwide Halloween party is set for Tuesday, Oct. 31

The town’s annual Halloween Party takes place Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 3-5 p.m. as kids–under 10–visit participating businesses for Halloween treats after school. Both kids and adults get in the act as many store owners and employees costume for the day, then hand out the treats after school as the little goblins visit the stores.…

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