Entergy offers free energy efficiency kits to customers
Across the country Americans face higher energy bills this winter due mainly to this year’s natural gas costs, which more than doubled. More than half of the power Entergy Mississippi generates comes from natural gas. In response, Entergy Mississippi launched Operation Bill Assist, a $3.2-million pledge to help customers with high bills. As part of…
Read MoreCOVID-19 totals up in county
COVID-19 totals are up for a handful of counties across South Mississippi, including Walthall. As of Monday at press time, the total number of COVID cases reported since the beginning of the pandemic were 4490 with a death toll of 83 for the county. In Walthall County, community level is “high.” “After weeks of low…
Read MoreKing parade, observance planned
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is being observed Monday, Jan. 16, this year with a downtown parade followed by a program at Southwest Events Center, concluding with the presentation of three civic awards given by Tylertown First Baptist Church, the event sponsor. Awards presented include the Humanitarian, Leadership and Business if the Year. “The…
Read MoreClaude Rowell
Claude Rowell Nov. 15, 1938 – Dec. 31, 2022 Claude Rowell, 84, of Tylertown, died Dec. 31, 2022, in Hattiesburg. He was born Nov. 15, 1938, in Tylertown. Funeral services were Jan. 5, 2023, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, burial in Stateline Cemetery, Rev. Jerry Barber and Rev. Malcolm Dykes officiating. Rowell enjoyed hunting and fishing.…
Read MoreLuther Ard
Luther Ard Feb. 27, 1946 – Dec. 25, 2022 Luther E. Ard, 74, of Tylertown, died Dec. 25, 2022, at his residence. He was born Feb. 27, 1946, to Noretia Turner and Dock Ard. Funeral services were Jan. 7, 2023, at Peoples Undertaking Co., burial in the New Zion Topisaw Church Cemetery. He was preceded…
Read MoreBruce McCaffrey
Bruce McCaffrey Aug. 26, 1946 – Jan. 2, 2023 James Bruce McCaffrey, 76, of Tylertown, died Jan. 2, 2023. He was born Aug. 26, 1946, in Tylertown. A memorial service was Jan. 7, 2023, at Centerville Baptist Church (Lexie) with Rev. Mike Anderson officiating. McCaffrey was a longtime member of Centerville Baptist Church (Lexie) where…
Read MorePatsy Hartzog
Patsy Hartzog Jan. 8, 1936 – Jan. 4, 2023 Patsy Ruth Hartzog, 86, of Sandy Hook, died Jan. 4, 2023, at her residence. She was born Jan. 8, 1936, in Foxworth. Funeral services were Jan. 6, 2023, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, burial in Hurricane Creek Cemetery. Rev. Zack Smith officiating. Mrs. Hartzog enjoyed cooking and…
Read MoreNellouise Rimes
Nellouise Rimes Nov. 2, 1925 – Jan. 2, 2023 Nellouise B Rimes, 97, of Darbun, died Jan. 2, 2023 at Billdora Senior Care. She was born Nov. 2, 1925, in Kokomo. Funeral services were Jan. 5, 2023, at Magee’s Creek Baptist Church, Jayess, burial in the Magee’s Creek Cemetery, Rev. Michael Knippers officiating. Mrs. Rimes…
Read MoreTwo plead guilty; one faces trial in theft of USDA property
One person is set for trial while a second person has entered a guilty plea in connection with a plot to steal mortgaged houses from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, according to documents from the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi, Western Division. Ella Martin, a former employee of the USDA Rural Development office…
Read MoreLocal politics heat up; candidates qualify until Feb. 1 for ’23 election
The close of 2022 many potential candidates declaring their intent to run in this year’s election. Now, they can make it official as the qualifying date for the summer primary elections officially opened Jan. 3 for statewide, state district, legislative, county and county district offices. Candidates have until Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 5 p.m. to…
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