Chiefs 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,…
Read MoreBodhi 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…
Read MoreGeorge 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…
Read MoreSamantha 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.…
Read MoreJames 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…
Read MoreMegan 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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