Doc McGaugh
Doc McGaugh March 8, 2006 – Feb. 28, 2020 Doc Joseph McGaugh, 13, a resident of McComb and a seventh grade student at Parklane Academy, died Feb. 28, 2020, at Southwest Medical Center. McGaugh was born March 8, 2006, in McComb, MS to Daniel McGaugh and Kelly Carr Ham. He was an active member of…
Read MoreRed Cross’ highest honor presented to David Blackwell for life-saving action
By Kevan Lindsey (Hattiesburg) Impact The definition of a hero is defined in Webster’s Dictionary as, “a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.” Master Sgt. David Blackwell, who is a Mississippi Highway Patrolman, was off-duty on a Friday night working as a referee at a West Jones high…
Read MoreNew Miss Hospitality crowned
Lundyn Rayne Huhn is the county’s new Miss Hospitality. She was crowned over the weekend and will represent the county at numerous events for the next year, including the upcoming South Mississippi Boucherie Barbeque Competition, Dairy Festival and Chamber-sponsored events. She will also represent the county in the state Miss Hospitality competition in Hattiesburg later…
Read MoreAndre Smith tracks the weather for the Ole Miss
What’s the forecast? If you’re at Ole Miss and looking for the weather outlook, Tylertown senior, Anre Smith, is the Ole Miss weatherman, seen daily on the University’s TV channel visible all over campus. Smith, a senior from Tylertown, is seated at the university’s television weather desk, where he gives periodic weather updates throughout the…
Read More2020 Walthall Dairy Fest T-shirt design is ready for purchase
The new 2020 Dairy Festival T-shirts have arrived and are ready for purchase. Dairy Fest committee member, Ryan Bruhl, has already outfitted family members with the shirts, available in a variety of sizes to fit just about everyone. Bruhl says by purchasing a shirt now and wearing it just about always gets a compliment from…
Read MoreDillon receives Silver Beaver Award
Dr. Andy Dillon attended the Andrew Jackson Council Eagle Scout Banquet on Feb. 7 and received the Silver Beaver Award for distinguished service to the Council. “Without so many great people supporting me, I could not have achieved this honor. Thanks to Melissa, Montgomery, and Makinley for joining me on this Scouting journey. We are…
Read MoreFamily, finance, faith important to future, speaker tells banquet
Ramona Seaborn Williams told those attending the annual NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet Saturday they need to be fighting for family, finance and faith. Listing family among those topics, she encouraged couples to stay together, remain married, and keep families together. She said soaring divorce rates are unacceptable. She stressed good education, challenging to work for…
Read MoreWilliam Rand
William Rand Dec. 29, 1928 – Feb. 22, 2020 A funeral service for William Loyd Rand, 91, of Tylertown, was Feb. 24, 2020, at Enon Baptist Church with Rev. David Hedden officiating, burial in the Enon Church Cemetery. Rand died at Diversicare in Tylertown Feb. 22, 2020. He was born Dec. 29, 1928, in Foxworth…
Read MoreRev. Mason Miley
Rev. Mason Mile Aug. 8, 1928 – Feb. 20, 2020 A funeral service for Rev. Mason E. Miley, 94, was Feb. 24, 2020, at Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Pine, Rev. Darrel Ezel officiating. Rev. Miley, a resident of Angie, died at his residence Feb. 20, 2020. He was born Aug. 8, 1925, in Washington…
Read MoreMary Louise Brister
Mary Louise Brister Sept. 27, 1941 – Feb. 16, 2020 Mary (Louise) Duncan Brister, 78, a resident of Ruth, died Feb. 16, 2020, at her home. She was born in Walthall County Sept. 27, 1941, to James and Lorena Duncan. A service was Feb. 18, 2020, burial in the Felder’s Campground cemetery, Rev. Diane Woodall…
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