Mable Vince
Mable Vince Oct. 4, 1937 – July 22, 2022 Mable Vince, 84, of Jackson, died July 22, 2022. Ms. Vince was born Oct. 4, 1937, to Toxie and Myrtle Vince in Sandy Hook. After graduating from Dexter High School in 1955, she moved to Jackson and attended Draughon Business School. She worked for 43 years…
Read MoreState Senate recognizes track coach Myreon Sartin
Tylertown High School track and field coach Myreon Sartin was recognized by the Mississippi State Senate for his achievements and being named track and field Coach of the Year. The document is signed by Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Sen. Kelvin Butler. The presentation was made recently by Sen. Butler. The document points to the…
Read MoreReward upped: $1000 for info on recent crimes
A $1000 Crimestoppers reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals involved in at least four auto burglaries in the area and the theft of pistols from Tylertown Sports Center. All the incidents have occurred over the past few weeks. Police have posted photos on Facebook of…
Read MoreMonkeypox case identified
Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting its first case of Monkeypox in a Mississippi resident. The specimen was tested at the Mississippi State Department of Health Public Health Laboratory. An investigation to identify persons who may have encountered the patient while they were infectious is ongoing. Development (incubation) of the disease after…
Read MoreSoil and water work group meeting
The Walthall County Soil and Water Conservation District, in cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will host a local work group meeting to discuss the FY 2023 Farm Bill Programs. The local work group includes representatives from cooperating federal, state and local agencies, conservation organizations and the public to determine natural resource issues…
Read MoreLetisha Pittman
Letisha Pittman Sept. 2, 1980 – July 16, 2022 Letisha Michelle Craft Pittman, 41, of Tylertown, died July 16, 2022, at The Myrtles Nursing Home in Columbia. She was born in Flowood Sept. 2, 1980, and was the daughter of Charles Craft and Anita Holyfield Craft. She was the pastor’s wife of Bogue Chitto Baptist…
Read MoreThomas Herrin
Thomas Herrin Jan. 14, 1955 – July 21, 2022 Thomas Eugene Herrin, 67, of Jayess, died July 21, 2022, at his residence. He was born Jan. 14, 1955, in Tylertown. Services were July 25, 2022, at Salem Baptist Church, burial in Sims Cemetery, Rev. Mark Wicker and Rev. Mike Anderson officiating. Herrin was a member…
Read MoreLillie L. Magee
Lillie L. Magee Oct. 8, 1956 – July 11, 2022 Lillie L. Magee, 65, of Jayess, died July 11, 2022, at her residence after a brief illness. She was born Oct. 8, 1956 in Tylertown to the late Oliver and Hazel Gutter Manning. She joined Salem MB Church in Jayess at an early age. She…
Read MoreGerry McGee
Gerry McGee March 26, 1990 – July 4, 2022 Gerry J. McGee, 32, of Tylertown, died July 4, 2022, at his residence. He was born March 26, 1990, in McComb, to Jerry McGee and Paula Cowart-McGee. McGee joined Bethlehem Church at an early age where he served on the usher board. He attended and graduated…
Read MoreIrma Fairley
Irma Fairley July 26, 1944 – July 6, 2022 Irma Jean Badon Fairley, 77 of Gulfport, died July 6, 2022, at Coastal Health and Rehabilitation Center in Gulfport. She was born July 26, 1944, in Walthall County to the late C.B. and Pearline Dillon Badon. She was a member of St. John Baptist Church and…
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