Jordan Anthony Joins Jesse Owens in Legacy of Champions
Jordan Anthony Joins Jesse Owens in Legacy of Champions By Cathy Chance Harvey The year 2026 marks not only the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence but also the 100th anniversary of the national celebration of Black history. In February 1926 American historian and founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and…
Read MoreChange of date for Historical Society Meeting
Change of date for Historical Society Meeting By Cathy Chance Harvey Due to the Walthall County Public Library recently issuing notice of a change of policy that discontinues use of their meeting room after 5:30 p.m., the Walthall County Historical Society has re-scheduled its February meeting to Thursday, February 26, from 12 noon to 1…
Read MoreWalthall Republican Women to host meeting, Feb. 12
Walthall Republican Women to host meeting, Feb. 12 By Martha Sumrall Voters of Walthall County are facing two current issues: A Chancery Court Judge for our new judicial district and the probability of School Choice. The Walthall County Republican Women are providing you with an opportunity to meet and discuss these issues with State Rep.…
Read MoreJaubert, Pittman, McCaffrey awards presented
Jaubert, Pittman, McCaffrey awards presented Three countians were honored by the Walthall Chamber of Commerce Saturday night for their contributions to the community through their civic involvement and in educating students. The three were chosen by Chamber directors after nominations were turned in last year. Susan Bracey, 2025 Ilene Jaubert Award winner … The Ilene…
Read MoreJonathan Mark Sr.
Jonathan Mark Sr. Jan. 14, 1953 – Jan. 21, 2026 Jonathan Mark, Sr., 73, a Tylertown native, died Jan. 21, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson. He was born Jan. 14, 1953, in Tylertown, to the late Ollie Mae Bell Peters and Jessie Mark. Jonathan was the eldest of five children. He married Mae…
Read MoreNelda D. Stogner
Nelda D. Stogner June 1, 1942 – Jan. 30, 2026 Nelda Duncan Stogner, 83, of Tylertown, died Jan. 30, 2026, at Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg. She was born June 1, 1942, in Jayess, to the late Ellis Louis Duncan and Mary Elizabeth Wyatt Duncan. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death…
Read MoreSidney Langston
Sidney Langston Sept. 19, 1935 – Jan. 27 2026 Sidney Sue McEwen Langston, died Jan. 27, 2026, at the age of 90. Sidney Sue was born in Jayess, Sept. 19, 1935, daughter of Sidney J. and Winnie N. (Bullock) McEwen. She was the oldest of seven children. Sue was a graduate of Carters Creek High…
Read MoreEarline H. Mays
Earline H. Mays May 31, 1938 – Jan. 15, 2026 Earline Hubbard Mays, 87, died Jan. 15, 2026, in Tylertown. She was born May 31, 1938, the daughter of Scott Hubbard and Evelyn King Hubbard. Mays graduated from Magee Colored High School, Class of 1957 and Alcorn A&M College, Class of 1962. She was a…
Read MoreRosie Mae Howard
Rosie Mae Howard Jan. 6, 1960 – Jan. 23, 2026 Rosie Mae Howard, 66, of Hattiesburg, died Jan. 23, 2026, at her residence. She was born Jan. 6, 1960, in Tylertown, to the late Lugene “Brutt’ Magee and Lelia Mae Hardaway Magee. Rosie found Christ at an early age at Springhill Church of God in…
Read MoreJo Stringer Mitchell
Jo Stringer Mitchell Nov. 5, 1935 – Jan. 21, 2026 Jo Stringer Mitchell, died Jan. 21, 2026, in Hattiesburg. She was born Nov. 5, 1935, in Tylertown, daughter of the late John Noah Stringer and Katie Dimple Harvey Craft. Tylertown was always close to her heart, and she proudly considered it her hometown throughout her…
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