Ronald Magee
Ronald Magee Jan. 11, 1961 – June 26, 2021 Ronald Magee, 60, of Tylertown, affectionately known as Rollo, died June 26, 2021, in Tylertown. He was the son of Shedrow and Lucille Guy Magee, born Jan. 11, 1961, at Walthall General Hospital in Tylertown. Services were scheduled for July 3, 2021, at Brandon Bay UM…
Read MoreNew virus guidance says older citizens should avoid crowds
By Caleb McCluskey Enterprise Journal The state released new coronavirus guidance following a slow yet steady increase in cases and hospitalizations over the last month and a half. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs announced the state now recommends anyone over 65 or who is immuno-compromised avoid all mass gatherings – even if they are…
Read MoreWard 4 special election
Aldermen declared a vacancy in Ward 4 and passed a resolution calling a special election for Tuesday, Aug. 17 for voters in the ward to choose someone to fill the seat. Candidates who choose to run have until Wednesday, July 28, at 5 p.m. to submit qualification materials to the city clerk. Meantime, Ald. Carolyn…
Read MoreAnthony 1st in 100m; 2nd in 200m at national meet
By Christopher Webber MileSplit MS At this point, I don’t even know why I keep getting surprised. In the last month, there have been five state records go down. FIVE in the last MONTH! And much like how I ended yesterday’s article with the hashtag “Put Mississippi on the Map”… that’s exactly what Tylertown High…
Read MoreJoseph Stogner
Joseph Stogner April 13, 1939 – June 30, 2021 Services for former State Sen. Joseph Stogner, who served in Senate District 40 from 1988-2004, were July 5, 2021, at Crystal Springs Baptist Church. Rev. Danny Stevens and Dr. Tommy Stogner officiated with Dr. Steve Stogner sharing special words and memories. The 82-year-old Stogner died June…
Read MoreAlice Carr
Alice Carr Jan. 20, 1965 – June 16, 2021 Alice Carr, 56, of Tylertown, died June 16, 2021, at Merit Health Medical Center in Hattiesburg. Ms. Carr was born Jan. 20, 1965, in Tylertown, to Lulia Shields and the late Sylvester Craft. There will be a celebration of life June 23, 2021, at 1st Apostolic…
Read MoreBobbie Jean Johnson
Bobbie Jean Johnson June 16, 1931 – June 24, 2021 Funeral services for Bobbie Jean Johnson, 90, of Tylertown, were June 26, 2021, at Lexie Baptist Church with Rev. Randall Griffin and Rev. Danny Stevens officiating, burial in the Tylertown Cemetery II. Mrs. Johnson died at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg June 24, 2021. She…
Read MoreElla Locke
Ella Locke Aug. 24, 1939 – June 21, 2021 Ella L. Moses Locke, 81, of New Orleans, Tylertown-native, died June 21, 2021, at her residence in New Orleans. Mrs. Locke was born Aug. 24, 1939, in Walthall County, the third child of the late Alec and Eddie Velma Moses A funeral service was June 26,…
Read MorePaul Rushing
Paul Rushing June 15, 1942 – June 21, 2021 Paul Edward Rushing was born June 15, 1942, in Walthall County to the late Robert William Rushing and Willie Mae Dillon Rushing. He died June 21, 2021, He was married to his high school sweetheart Lynda for 60 years. Rushing retired from Delta Airlines after 30…
Read More‘Juneteenth:’ first new federal holiday since MLK in 1983
A day of particular significance to Black Americans officially became the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was adopted in 1983. “Juneteenth,” officially known as Juneteenth National Independence Day commemorates the emancipation of African-American slaves. President Joe Biden signed the legislation making Juneteenth a national federal holiday on June 17 this…
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