Cub Scout sign up Thursday
Cub Scout Pack 138 Scout Night Sign-up is at Tylertown Baptist Church on Thursday, Aug. 31, from 6-7pm in the Family Life Center. Pack 138 is a Family Pack with Dens for boys and girls Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Registration fee is $30 to join. Contact Andy Dillon at 601-303-0573 or by email at [email protected]…
Read MoreFood pantry needs cash donations
Walthall County Food Pantry needs cash donations to help with the electric bill for the next few months. They are looking at a bill 3-4 times higher than normal due to the high temperatures and the controlled temperature they must keep the facility set at. If you can help, your donations can be dropped by…
Read MoreSuspect arson in some wildfire incidents
With a possibility of some showers early in the week and high temperatures dropping from the 90s to the 80s at midweek, firefighters are hopeful of at least a little break. But it will take a soaking rain over a long period before the burn ban will be lifted. Fires over the last couple weeks…
Read MoreSalem loses to McLaurin, plays Bogue Chitto Friday
The Salem Wildcats lost their season opener, on the road, against the McLaurin Tigers of Florence by 10 points Friday night. McLaurin defeated the Wildcats 29-19. This week, Salem attempts to upgrade its 0-1 early season records when the Wildcats meet the Bogue Chitto Bobcats Friday. Bogue Chitto will also be looking for its first…
Read MoreChiefs open with 28-18 loss to Center Point
Tylertown’s Chiefs lost their season opener with a loss to Center Point, Ala., a Birmingham area school. The Center Point Eagles returned after halftime to put two touchdowns on the board against one for the Chiefs to take the lead in the game. A scoreless fourth quarter for the Chiefs against eight points by the…
Read MoreRev. Ellis Dillon Jr.
Rev. Ellis Dillon Jr. July 18, 1941 – July 29, 2023 Rev. Ellis Dillon, Jr., 82, of Tylertown, died July 29, 2023, at Merit Health Wesley House in Hattiesburg after battling a lengthy illness. He was born July 18, 1941, in New Orleans, to the late Ellis Dillon Sr. and Margaret Magee Dillon. He grew…
Read MoreAnna Sumrall
Anna Sumrall Sept. 18, 1949 – Aug. 20, 2023 Anna Lou Sumrall, 73, of Tylertown, died Aug. 20, 2023 at her residence. She was born Sept. 18, 1949, in Tylertown. Funeral services were Aug. 23, 2023, at Calvary Baptist Church, burial at Crystal Springs Cemetery, Bros. David Chambers and Landon Lambert officiating. Mrs. Sumrall was…
Read MoreTony Ratliff
Tony Ratliff April 11 1979 – July 28, 2023 Tony Ratliff, 44, of Osyka, died July 28, 2023, Southwest Regional Medical Center. He was born April 11, 1979, in Pike County to the late James and Murlee Short Ratliff. Ratliff was a handyman that loved repairing and building numerous projects around the neighborhood. In addition…
Read MorePayton Strain
Payton Strain April 22, 2011 – Aug. 20, 2023 Payton Elizabeth Strain died Aug. 20, 2023 at the age of 12. She was born on April 22, 2011, in Covington, LA, to James Anthony Strain Sr. and Katie Keffer Strain. Payton was the sister of Marilyn Brown (Germaine), Jacob Strain, and James Anthony Strain, Jr.…
Read MoreGive supplies, get involved in schools, says Duncan
Walthall County School District’s Parent & Community Engagement Coordinator, Robin Duncan, accepts donations of school supplies for distribution to needy students throughout the year. “We gladly accept donations of supplies and distribute them discretely to students who are in need,” Duncan said. Drop off supplies, ranging from back packs to pencils, notebooks, composition books–anything for…
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