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Bodhi Marshall Rawls

Bodhi Marshall Rawls Oct. 25, 2025 – Oct. 25, 2025 Bodhi Marshall Rawls, 1lb. 1oz., was born silently into the world Oct. 25, 2025, to Matthew and Jolina Rawls of Jayess. A graveside service was held Oct. 31, 2025, at Warren W Breland Cemetery with Rev. Wesley Quave officiating. Bodhi is cherished forever by his…

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George Alford

George Alford Sept. 18, 1937 – Oct. 17, 2025 George Edwin Alford, 88, of Tylertown, died Oct. 17, 2025, at the home of his grandson Chase and Kayla Copeland. He was born Sept. 18, 1937, in Tylertown, to the late Alvin J and Ruth Wyatt Alford. Along with his parents he is also preceded in…

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Samantha Freeman Barnum

Samantha Freeman Barnum June 28, 1992 – Oct. 20, 2025 Samantha Freeman Barnum, 33, of Tylertown, died Oct. 20, 2025. She was born June 28, 1992, in McComb, to Troy and Juanita Freeman. Visitation was Oct. 24, 2025, at Calvary Temple Pentecostal Church, and Oct. 25, 2025, with burial in Wood Cemetery in Tylertown. Bro.…

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James Derek Blackwell

James Derek Blackwell July 3, 1971 – Oct. 20, 2025 James Derek Blackwell, 54 of Tylertown, died Oct. 20, 2025. He was born July 3, 1971, in Jackson, Tenn. to Quitman Ned Blackwell and Barbara “Janie” Johnson Blackwell. Visitation was Oct. 23, 2025 and Oct. 24, 2025, at New Zion Baptist Church, with burial in…

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Megan Craft Conerly

Megan Craft Conerly Aug. 6, 1983 – Oct. 25, 2025 Megan Aileen Craft Conerly, 42, of Tylertown, died Oct. 25, 2025, at her residence. She was born Aug. 6, 1983, in McComb. Megan was a devoted and loving mother; reading was one of her favorite pastimes. Shew was a member of the Church on Main…

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Richard C. Rose

Richard C. Rose Oct. 6, 1981 – Oct. 22, 2025 Richard Crawford Rose, 44, of Tylertown, died Oct. 22, 2025, at his residence in Tylertown. He was born Oct. 6, 1981, in Hermann, MO. Rose enjoyed carpentry, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Crawford Rose.…

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Veterans “meet and greet” 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25

Veterans “meet and greet” 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. The American Legion Post 56 will host a Meet and Greet for all Veterans at the American Legion Hut at 805 Morse Avenue on Purple Heart Loop. Donuts and coffee will be provided. “All veterans are invited,” said Joe Pope,…

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Daylight saving time ends Nov. 1

Daylight saving time will end on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at 2 a.m. The primary purpose of daylight-saving time is to better utilize natural daylight and conserve energy. Efforts to make daylight saving time permanent have not advanced in Congress. So, to be on time for Sunday activities, set your clocks back one hour before…

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Downtown display signals the coming of fall, Halloween

Located in the green space, across from the post office and next to the Walthall Hotel, this display serves to announce fall, cooler weather, Halloween, the coming of Thanksgiving next month, and then, the countdown to the Christmas holidays. This, along with other seasonal displays around town have become popular in recent years.

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Fall for Jesus Festival at Carson Springs

Carson Springs Baptist Church, 10 Thad Road in Sandy Hook, will have a “Fall for Jesus Festival” Sunday, Nov. 9, at 2pm. “The fall festival exists to celebrate the goodness of God’s harvest by creating a joyful, family-friendly gathering centered around Christ. Through fellowship, fun, and faith-filled activities,” says a spokesperson.

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