Salem loses to Enterprise 38-28
Chris Riley led Salem’s Wildcats in both rushing and passing yardage Friday night as the Wildcats racked up a total of 411 yards against the visiting Enterprise Yellowjackets but still came out 10 points shy at the end of the game. Riley managed to get two of the Wildcats touchdowns. Salem fell to 0-8 on…
Read MoreBurn ban remains in effect for county
Walthall property owners are reminded of a prohibition against any outdoor burning activity. County fire coordinator Jimmy Boyd said the ban will remain in effect until the county receives a significant amount of rainfall. “Although we had a good chance of rain a couple days last week, it failed to materialize. While some areas received…
Read MorePrayer at the Square meeting Thursday
“Prayer at the Square” meets for the third month this Thursday, 5:30 p.m., at Centennial Square. A group of concerned volunteers have pledged to meet each third Thursday at Centennial Square to pray for Walthall County covering several points, including: •Salvation for all; •Healing for people in Walthall County–spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally; •Unity, peace…
Read MoreJamie Rushing
Jamie Rushing March 9, 1969 – Oct. 10, 2022 Jamie Lynn Rushing, 53, of McComb, died Oct. 10, 2022. He was born March 9, 1969, in Walthall County. Funeral services were Oct. 14, 2022, at Capps Funeral Home, burial in Rushing Family Cemetery in Tylertown. Jamie was an Army National Guard veteran and loved to…
Read MoreBruce Kennedy
Bruce Kennedy Jan. 9, 1952 – Oct. 13, 2022 Bruce Melvin Kennedy Sr. (Pop), 70, of Tylertown, died Oct. 13, 2022, at Forrest General Hospital. He was born Jan. 9, 1952, in Tylertown. He enjoyed watching TV shows such as “First 48”, “Street Outlaws”, and any football game. He is preceded in death by his…
Read MoreBelinda Dyar
Belinda Dyar Oct. 28, 1962 – Oct. 9, 2022 Belinda Mize Dyar, 59, of Tylertown, died Oct. 9, 2022, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. She was born Oct. 28, 1962, in Johnson City, TN. Funeral services were Oct. 13, 2022, at Tylertown Baptist Church, burial in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Rev. Justin Knight officiating. She…
Read MoreDr. Kent Kyzar
Dr. Kent Kyzar May 6, 1953 – Oct. 14, 2022 Services for Dr. Kent Como Kyzar, 69, of Ruth, were Oct. 17, 2022, at Riverwood Family Funeral Home in Brookhaven, interment at Topisaw Baptist Church Cemetery. Kyzar died Oct. 14, 2022. He was born May 6, 1953, in Brookhaven, to the late Issac Delton (I.D.)…
Read MoreChiefs shut down by University Lab; Salem gets TD as time ends
Chiefs shut down by UnThe University Lab Cubs football squad scored 42 points and restricted the visiting Tylertown Chiefs to 0 in the Cubs’ non-league victory on Thursday. The Cubs now possess a 4-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Madison Prep Academy for a 3A District 6 battle on…
Read MoreRegister 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 Monday, Oct. 31, at 4 p.m. at Centennial Square during the Townwide Halloween Party. Register at participating Chamber merchants where the Customer Appreciation poster is displayed. No purchase is required to register. Be…
Read MoreTim Mallette
Tim Mallette Oct. 23, 1955 – Oct. 1, 2022 Timothy Louis “Tim” Mallette, 66, of Tylertown, died Oct. 1, 2022, at his residence. He was born Oct. 23, 1955, in Biloxi. Funeral services were Oct. 4, 2022, at Union Baptist Church, Rev. Buddy Day officiating. Growing up Mallette was known as “Bootsie” by all his…
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