Grace Foret
Grace Foret April 28, 2023 Grace Langhauser Foret, 94, died April 28, 2023, at her home in Tylertown. She was a former resident of Waggaman, LA, where she and her husband, Claude, raised two sons Brian and Chris. Once she retired from West Jefferson Hospital, she and her husband of 70 years moved to Tylertown.…
Read MoreTylertown High School boys win 3A state track meet
Tylertown High School boys again placed first in the 3A state track and field championships held at Pearl, according to Coach Myreon Sartin. Here are the results, as compiled by Mile Split: 100 meter, Jamarcus Garrett, 4th place, 11.15; Kylon Magee, 7th place, 11.17; 200 meters, Jamarcus Garrett, 3rd place, 22.28; Wildrekus Johnson, 4th place,…
Read MoreDairy Festival food announced
Food is a big part of any summer festival, and the 46th annual Walthall Dairy Festival is no different. Various churches and non-profits have a variety of dishes available, and festival-goers are sure to be pleased with the menu choices: •Tylertown First Baptist operates the concession stand between the ball fields offering hotdogs, chili dogs,…
Read MoreJames Reid
James Reid Aug. 28, 1942 – May 7, 2023 James Lee Reid, 80, of Jayess, died May 7, 2023, at the University Medical Center in Jackson. He was born Aug. 28, 1942, in Fernwood. Funeral services were May 11, 2023, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, burial in Enon Cemetery in Jayess, Bro. David Heddon officiating. Reid…
Read MoreBeth Upton
Beth Upton Oct. 8, 1935 – May 5, 2023 Funeral services for Evelyn Elizabeth Upton were May 12, 2023, at Knoxo Baptist Church, burial at Knoxo Baptist Church Cemetery, Rev. Jim Ennis officiating. Born to Jesse Leonard and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Bullock at home in the Knoxo community where she lived much of her life, she…
Read MoreO. L. Hughes
O. L. Hughes April 29, 1934 – May 8, 2023 Odie Lee (O. L.) Hughes, Jr, 89, of Tylertown, died May 8, 2023, at the HCA Houston Healthcare in Kingwood, TX. He was born April 29, 1934, in Tylertown. Funeral services were May 11, 2023, at Capps Funeral Home, burial in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Rev.…
Read MoreDenman Huhn
Denman Huhn Aug. 27, 1942 – May 12, 2023 Funeral services were May 15, 2023, at Hathorn Funeral Home for Denman Lamar Huhn, 80, of Columbia, who died May 12, 2023, pastor Jerron Carney and Rev. Clyde Clark officiating. He was very opinionated, always wanted the last word, and was very “As a matter of…
Read MoreThree from Chiefs football sign for scholarships
Three students on the Tylertown High School Chiefs team signed for football scholarships. From left, Ahmad Thompson signed with East Central Community College, Wildrekus Johnson, the University of Southern Mississippi and Jatylon Holloway, Copiah-Lincoln Community College.
Read MoreSpring Fling registration is underway, drawing at festival
Registration is underway at participating merchants for the annual Walthall Chamber of Commerce Spring Fling giveaway. Register now through the June 3 Dairy Festival. The drawing will be held at 5:45 p.m. on the Dairy Festival stage, and recipients of the prizes will receive a certificate to pick up their prize at the donating business.…
Read MoreKids’ pedal pull is back at Dairy Fest; other contests
One of the Dairy Festival’s more popular events for kids returns to the fold this year as Sunshine Equipment, John Deere dealer in Franklinton returns with the Kids’ Pedal Pull. After a period of absence, kids will be looking forward to the return of this event. There are always great prizes, awards and bragging rights…
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