Jimmie E Mitchell
Jimmie E Mitchell May 9, 1944 – Nov. 2, 2025 Jimmie E Mitchell, 81, of Houma, LA died Nov. 2, 2025. He was born May 9, 1944, in Lumberton, MS to the late Harris and Doris Mitchell. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by step-mother, Rae Mitchell; step-sister Patrice Brumfield; brother…
Read MoreKenneth W. Mercer
Kenneth W. Mercer Feb. 7, 1948 – Oct. 31, 2025 Kenneth Wayne Mercer, 77, of Tylertown, died Oct. 31, 2025. He was born Feb. 7, 1948, in Baton Rouge, LA. He was preceded in death by his father, William J Mercer; mother, Rena Williamson Mercer. Survivors include his daughters, Belissa Estes and Erin Kariuki (Peter);…
Read MoreAnnie L. Rushing
Annie L. Rushing Sept. 4, 1933 – Nov. 3, 2025 Annie Lilly Rushing, 92, died Nov. 3, 2025, at Billdora Senior Care in Tylertown. She was born Sept. 4, 1933, in Liberty, MS, to the late Jeffie Lee and Gussie Mae Lilly. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband,…
Read MoreLawrence R. Warren Jr.
Lawrence R. Warren Jr. Dec. 9, 1951 – Nov. 5, 2025 Lawrence R. “Larry” Warren Jr., 73, died Nov. 2, 2025, in Hattiesburg. He was born in Baton Rouge, LA, on Dec. 9, 1951. Funeral services were Nov. 5, 2025, at Moore Funeral Home in Hattiesburg followed by burial in Roseland Park Cemetery. Larry lived…
Read MoreSalem 2nd in district, meet Lumberton in playoffs
It was a proper cat-fight when Salem took on Bogue Chitto on Thursday. The Wildcats were beaten by the Bobcats 45-14. The Wildcats have struggled against the Bobcats recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup. Although Salem took the loss, they still got scores from Jamyen Watler and Jayden Sanders. Salem’s defeat…
Read MoreChiefs show heart in tough battle against Presbyterian Christian in Hattiesburg
By Bralon Slocum The Tylertown Chiefs gave it their all but came up short against Presbyterian Christian, falling 33–14 in a hard-fought game on Friday night. Despite the loss, the Chiefs displayed resilience and offensive firepower throughout the contest. Quarterback Keonnis Davis led the way for Tylertown, completing 22 of 33 passes for 267 yards…
Read MoreSnowflake Memorial, honorariums available
Snowflakes are planned as this year’s honorarium/memorial display for Christmas in the Park, Tylertown’s long-running holiday attraction at Holmes Water Park. The honorarium/memorial display gives friends and families a way to recognize their loved ones through the purchase of a display. The memorial/honorarium displays are available by contacting Alisa Leggett at Tylertown Insurance. The display…
Read MoreTown finalizes 2024-25 amended budget
Aldermen okayed a series of budget amendments to the 2024-2025 town budget, consisting of decreasing the budget on several line items, moving the funds to increase line items in other categories in order that income will match expenses. Money was taken from areas showing a surplus and moved to areas in order to balance last…
Read More’25 Ornament on sale this week
The 2025 Christmas in the Park ornament goes on sale this week at local banks and The Tylertown Times. Available for $15, this the 25th in a series of collectible ornaments. The Christmas in the Park board of directors began issuing the ornaments as an addition to the annual light display a few years after…
Read MoreFood pantry needs donations
The Walthall County Food Pantry has been inundated with people needing food. Dinan Baptist Church and Tylertown Baptist Church accept donations for the food pantry; monetary donations can be made at Trustmark Bank. Now is a great time to donate, “everything is needed, but especially spaghetti sauce, pasta, rice, ramen noodles, mac and cheese, soup,…
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