Glenn ‘Cat’ Bridges
Glenn ‘Cat’ Bridges June 2, 1960 – Feb. 25, 2021 Glenn Bridges, 60, a resident of Gulfport/Biloxi, died Feb. 25, 2021, at Select Specialty Hospital from complications arising from multiple illnesses. He was born June 2, 1960, at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. He is the second son of Lucious Bridges of New Orleans, and…
Read MoreCampaigning underway for town elective posts as election draws closer
The triangle median separating the Stogner Shopping Center from Beulah Avenue, directly across from City Hall, is in bloom this spring with a plant of a different variety. The soil has suddenly sprouted political campaign signs, all planted by candidates hoping to sway voters prior to voting on election day this Tuesday, April 6. Rather…
Read MoreTwo markets beginning in May for produce, crafts on Tues., Sat.
If you like to garden and want to pick up some extra cash, or if you enjoy eating fresh-from-the-garden vegetables, Tylertown is home to two markets this year, both located at the Agri-Heritage Center, 116 S. Railroad, downtown, behind Trustmark Bank. The newest market kicks off Saturday, May 1, from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Old Town…
Read MoreNtyrhee Watts
Ntyrhee Watts Sept. 21, 1996 – Feb. 28, 2021 Ntyrhee Watts, 24, of Sandy Hook died Feb. 28, 2021, at her residence. Miss Watts was born in Hattiesburg Sept. 21, 1996, to James and Janice Green. A graveside funeral service was March 12, 2021, at Magee’s Creek MB Church Cemetery, Tylertown, interment following afterward. She…
Read MoreMary Thornhill
Mary Thornhill Nov. 15, 1925 – March 9, 2021 Funeral services for Mary Louise Thornhill, 95, of Tylertown, were March 12, 2021, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Wicker officiating, burial in the Enon Church Cemetery. Mrs. Thornhill died at Diversicare in Tylertown March 9, 2021. She was born Nov. 15, 1925, in Tylertown…
Read MoreBurn ban is lifted, fire depts. stress caution when burning
The Walthall County Fire Service and board of supervisors have lifted a burn ban that had been in effect for about a week after heavy rains last week provided needed moisture to the ground. But the service reminds countians that anytime any outdoor burning is done, whether burning leaves, limbs, getting rid of dead grass…
Read MoreVaccine appointments open to adult Mississippians
Gov. Tate Reeves announced Monday that beginning Tuesday, March 16, COVID-19 vaccination eligibility will expand to all adult Mississippians. Between 60,000 and 70,000 doses were administered last week, and demand is still exceeding supply. Reeves said 10,000 new appointments are available to state residents over the next two weeks, daily newspapers reported Monday. With Covid-19…
Read MoreLuzerne “Sonny” Dillon
Luzerne “Sonny” Dillon Dec. 6, 1948 – March 8, 2021 The man who broke racial barriers in Tylertown’s city government in the early 1970s and did the same in civic clubs, died at age 72 at Forrest General Hospital from complications of Covid-19. Luzern “Sonny” Dillon, a licensed mortician, funeral director and well-known and respected…
Read MoreDen’Javis Warren
Den’Javis Warren Sept. 28, 2002 – Feb. 18, 2021 Den’Javis Warren, 18, of Tylertown, died Feb. 18, 2021. He was born in McComb Sept. 28, 2002, to Cora A. Johnson. Funeral services were March 6, 2021, at Craft-Ginn Funeral Chapel, interment in Tylertown City Cemetery. He was a senior at Tylertown High School and worked…
Read MoreWilliam Harrell
William Harrell Dec. 31, 1946 – March 3, 2021 William Harrell, 74, died at Walthall General Hospital March 3, 2021. He was born Dec. 31, 1946, in Walthall County to Prince Albert Harrell and Eloise Dillon Harrell. Graveside services were March 9, 2021, at Dillon Hill GOGIC Cemetery with burial to follow. Harrell was married…
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