Democratic primary runoff decides two county posts
The Aug. 29 Democratic runoff settled two county races, and since neither of the winners faces opposition in the November general election, their wins are tantamount to victory as both will assume their offices on Jan. 2, 2024. Billy Bridges upset sitting supervisor, Lloyd Bullock, 290-231, to win election to the fifth district supervisor’s slot.…
Read More“Purple for Payton” on Sept. 16 at Tylertown arena
By Kim Wall Payton Elizabeth Strain was a beautiful young cowgirl who lost her life due to a tragic ATV accident Aug. 20. She was the 12-year-old daughter of James and Katie Keffer Strain of Bush. Payton loved barrel racing. Payton and her horse, Jack, had competed in speed events at Tylertown Horseman’s Assn. Purple…
Read MoreGlyn Boyd
Glyn Boyd June 9, 1946 – Aug. 24, 2023 Glyn Parker Boyd, 77, of Tylertown, died Aug. 24, 2023, in New Orleans. He was born June 9, 1946, in Tylertown. Funeral services were Sept. 5, 2023, fat Salem Baptist Church, burial in Boyd Cemetery, Bro. Mark Wicker officiating. Boyd was a life long resident of…
Read MoreViolene Craft
Violene Craft Oct. 19, 1926 – Aug. 11, 2023 Violene Craft, 96, of Magnolia, died Aug. 11, 2023 in Jackson. She was born Oct. 19, 1926, in Walthall County to Willie and Linnie Dillon. She moved to Vallejo, Calif., where she became the first black bus driver in Vallejo Unified School Dist. They moved back…
Read MoreGerald Pope-Toler
Gerald Pope-Toler April 9, 2000 – Aug. 21, 2023 Gerald Lee Pope-Toler, 23, of New Orleans, died Aug. 21, 2023, in Metairie, LA. He was born April 9, 2000, in New Orleans to Gerald Lee Toler and Christal Pope. He was educated in the Orleans Parish and Jefferson Parish as well as Tylertown school system.…
Read MoreMarilyn Anthony
Marilyn Anthony May 13, 1966 – Aug. 16, 2023 Marilyn “Pete” James Anthony died Aug. 16, 2023 at the age of 57 at her residence in Clifton, LA. She was born in New Orleans to the late Eddie B. James Sr. and Charlotte Lampton James on May 13, 1966 On April 12, 1986, she was…
Read MoreCub 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…
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