James E. Mason
James E. Mason July 25, 1988 – July 25, 2020 Memorial services will be held for James Edward Mason of Tylertown, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, at noon at Union Baptist Church in Union Church. Rev. Billy Joe Deer will officiate the services. Burial will follow the service in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Union Church.…
Read MoreJoyce Bell Rayborn
Joyce Bell Rayborn Jan. 9, 1940 – Sept. 26, 2020 Joyce Bell Rayborn, 81, of Jayess, died Sept. 26, 2020, at Southwest Medical Center in McComb. Mrs. Rayborn was born in Walthall County Jan. 9, 1940, and was the daughter of Herman Cothern and Texie Wallace Cothern Sergent. She enjoyed painting and making others crafty…
Read MoreBessie Lee Sanchez
Bessie Lee Sanchez June 2, 1928 – Sept. 15, 2020 Bessie Lee “Madea” Magee Sanchez, 92, of New Orleans, died Sept. 15, 2020, at University Medical Center in New Orleans. She was the daughter of the late John Ethan Magee and the late Freddie Wilson Magee. Early in life she married the late Wallace Young…
Read MoreEdrie Morgan
Edrie Morgan March 29, 1930 – Sept. 26, 2020 Graveside services for Edrie Elaine Morgan, 90, of Tylertown, were Sept. 30, 2020, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Tylertown, with Rev. Mark Wicker officiating. Mrs. Morgan died Sept. 26, 2020. She was born March 29, 1930, in Crowley, LA, to the late Madison and Jeanette Amy.…
Read MoreJames Earl Stinson
James Earl Stinson Feb. 3, 1933 – Sept. 5, 2020 James Earl Stinson, born Feb. 3, 1933, in Ruth died Sept. 5, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, IL. He served in the Air Force as a military policeman form 1951-1955. He was deployed to Korea during the Korean War. James worked at Tri-County…
Read MoreLynda Rushing
Lynda Rushing June 27, 1943 – Sept. 21, 2020 Lynda Ard Rushing was born June 27, 1943, in New Orleans to the late Adma Ard and Juanita Breland Ard. She died Sept. 21, 2020, at her residence in Breaux Bridge, LA. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Paul, for 60 years. She was…
Read MoreMarion Theater reopens
Columbia’s Marion Theater is open again! Seating is limited to social distancing regulations as allowed by the Centers for Disease Conrol and patrons are asked to mask. For weekly showings call 601-444-9232.
Read MoreDisagreement to be heard by the board, possibly justice court
An incident between two county employees that board of supervisors’ attorney Conrad Mord says will probably be heard in executive session may also end up in justice court, according to an affidavit received prior to review by judges and filing of charges. The incident reportedly involves a disagreement between Cindy Ginn, comptroller of the county,…
Read MorePro wrestling returns to events center, Saturday, Oct. 3
Professional wrestling returns to Tylertown, Saturday, Oct. 3, at Southwest Events Center. Tickets are on sale now to the Tylertown Stampede, Pro Wrestling 225’s Heavyweight Championship Rematch. The card includes Korey Konstantine vs. “Mad Dog” Gil Gracie with Big Ramp; Tim Davis Bull Rope Match; Wild Thing vs. JTM; Amber Rodriguez w/ Big Ramp vs.…
Read MoreDonates 10,000 zip ties for Christmas in Park
Tim Rivers, owner of Cable Tie Supply, LLC, of New Orleans, donated 10,000 industrial zip ties to be used on displays for Christmas in the Park. Tim (right) is shown with 2020 Walthall Chamber of Commerce President, Fred Lambert with four of the 10 packs donated. Tim and his wife, Lina, have a weekend home…
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