Popular ‘Halloween Party’ returns to Tylertown Monday, Oct. 31, 3-5 p.m.
Halloween is in the air, and little ghosts and goblins will haunt Tylertown’s business district Monday, Oct. 31, from 3-5 p.m., for the town-wide Halloween Party. The activity began decades ago with a handful of businesses handing out candy to trick-or-treaters after school. It later morphed into a full Chamber-sponsored event that annually attracts hundreds…
Read MoreAdopt-a-Family apps due by Monday
Adopt-a-Family apps due by Monday The application period for needy families to qualify for Walthall’s Adopt-a-Family Christmas program is Halloween day, Monday, Oct. 31. Adopt-a-Family applications can be picked up at the circuit clerk’s office. Circuit Clerk Vernon Alford said his office has no connection with the program, outside of acting as a central location…
Read MoreJerry Holmes
Jerry Holmes July 29, 1941 – Oct. 22, 2022 Sidney Gerald “Jerry” Holmes, 81, of Tylertown, died Oct. 22, 2022, at his residence. He was born July 29, 1941, in Tylertown to the late Robert Sidney Wendell Holmes and Iola Smith Holmes. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by brother Sandy…
Read MoreVeronica Jackson
Veronica Jackson Jan. 24, 1941 – Oct. 2, 2022 Veronica Watts Jackson, 81, of Magnolia, died Oct. 2, 2022 at Southwest Medical Center. She was born Jan. 24, 1941, in Pike County to the late Weldright Elijah and Alyeen Watts. She joined Pink Hill Missionary Baptist Church and served as an usher and in the…
Read MoreEddie Ruth Warren
Eddie Ruth Warren Jan. 18, 1948 – Oct. 14, 2022 Eddie Ruth Seabron Warren, 74, of Tylertown, died Oct. 14, 2022, at Walthall General Hospital. She was born Jan. 18, 1948, the daughter of the late Rev. Edward Seabron and Rennetta Hampton. Upon graduating from JJ Gulledge Memorial High School, she enrolled at Alcorn State…
Read MoreChiefs defeat Wilkinson 40-0
Tylertown’s Chiefs evened their season at 4-4 with a 40-0 defeat of Wilkinson County’s Wildcats Friday night in a 3A-Region 7 game before a homecoming crowd at THS. The win upped the Chiefs’ district record to 2-0 and sets them up for their next two games, both region games. The Chiefs went on the board…
Read MoreSalem 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…
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