Jordan Anthony honored Saturday
Jordan Anthony honored Saturday Oops!! A Times writer erred on the date for the Jordan Anthony reception at Tylertown Baptist Church Family Life Center. The correct date is Saturday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m., rather than Friday, as printed in this week’s Times’. Tylertown welcomes its hometown hero, Jordan Anthony, at a reception in his…
Read MoreRising from the ashes…
Rising from the ashes… Destroyed by an early morning fire a couple of years ago, the historic FC&G depot’s location will soon be home to an all new Pit Stop convenience store. Construction got underway recently on the downtown retail location that features an all new lineup in addition to the familiar self service pumps,…
Read MoreMiss Hospitality tea set; applications due Feb. 25
Miss Hospitality tea set; applications due Feb. 25 Walthall’s 2026 Miss Hospitality selection tea will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Citizens Bank. Application forms can be picked up at any of the three banks in town and must be turned in by 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25. Among requirements, entrants must be a…
Read MoreSupervisors are exploring more efficiency for garbage pickup
Supervisors are exploring more efficiency for garbage pickup Supervisors are exploring the possibility of a more efficient way of garbage pickup using 95 gallon containers at each county residence, dividing the county into four quadrants, with trucks, equipped with automated side loader trucks with an automate4d arm to handle the container. Its based on GPS.…
Read MoreSalem’s Watler signs with Sewanee
Salem’s Watler signs with Sewanee Salem football standout Jamyen Watler has signed with Sewanee—The University of the South at Sewanee, Tenn. Watler played as a wide receiver and cornerback for the Wildcats. Pictured from left, Athletic Director/ Coach Chris McCallum, Jamyen Watler, Coach William Frazier and Coach Cody Morris.
Read MoreKeonnis Davis signs with JCC
Keonnis Davis signs with JCC Tylertown Chiefs Quarterback, Keonnis Davis signs with Jones Community College. Pictured from left, standing, Dr. Osborne Holmes Jr., Athletic Director and Head Football Coach; Coach Andy Davis, Wide Receiver’s/ Defensive Backs; Coach Oliver Magee Jr., Defensive Coordinator; sitting, Keonnis Davis, Chief’s QB.
Read MoreBrent A. Boyd
Brent A. Boyd March 9, 1949 – Jan. 31, 2026 Brent A. Boyd, 76, of Tylertown, died Jan. 31, 2026. Brent was born March 9, 1949, in Tylertown, to Frank and Faye Boyd. From an early age, he was driven by a desire to serve others, volunteering on mission trips to help build churches and…
Read MoreG.C. “Three” Blake III
G.C. “Three” Blake III Oct. 4, 1964 – Feb. 1, 2026 G. C. “Three” Blake, III was born Oct. 4, 1964, to Clinton Blake, Jr and Sylvia Williams Blake in Bogalusa, LA. He died Feb. 1, 2026, after a two-year battle with cancer. Three attended Walthall Academy, during his childhood and teen years. He was…
Read MoreRobert “Kinky’ Brock Miller
Robert “Kinky’ Brock Miller Robert “Kinky” Brock Miller, age 65, of Ruston, LA, died Jan. 27, 2026. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Gaylon Ray Miller; brother Danny Miller; and sister Wondra “Sissy” McMillan. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Miller; daughter, Carrie Miller, and her partner, Jeff Liner; son, Daniel Miller,…
Read MoreKenneth Brown
Kenneth Brown June 6, 1961 – Jan. 25, 2026 Kenneth Brown, 64, Franklinton, LA, died Jan. 25, 2026, in Covington, LA. He was born June 6, 1961, in Chicago, IL, to George and Irene Brown. He attended Fort Dear Elementary School and later Chicago Vocational High School, where he played on the football team. At a…
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