Wildcats fall to Amite 52-12
The Salem Wildcats faced a team with a line in excess of 250+ pounds and speed as they fell 52-12 before a homecoming crowd Friday night. After their best start in years, the Wildcats scored three wins in a row before dropping their last two games including Friday’s loss to Amite County. The Wildcats hold…
Read MoreTylertown tops Perry Central 40-20 behind Keonnis Davis’ big night
The Tylertown Chiefs put together a dominant all-around performance Friday night to defeat Perry Central, led by a standout effort from quarterback Keonnis Davis, who shined on both the ground and through the air. Davis completed 12 of 20 passes for 166 yards and a touchdown, while also gashing the defense on the ground with…
Read MoreKermit Hughes
Kermit Hughes June 15, 1945 – Sept. 23, 2025 Kermit Ray Hughes, 80, a resident of Tylertown, died Sept. 23, 2025, at Lakeview Regional Medical Center. He owned and operated Hughes Dairy Farm for many years and also operated Hughes Trucking, hauling milk for dairies throughout the area. Hughes also operated the Chevron gas station…
Read MoreEva Mae Bridges
Eva Mae Bridges March 26, 1941 – Sept. 13, 2025 Eva Mae Bridges (formerly “Youngblood” and nicknamed “Sue”) was born March 26, 1941 to the late Verdis Magee and Mary Merlean Stewart in Tylertown. She attended Friendship School before getting married to Doyal Youngblood, during this union eight children were born; unfortunately, one boy and…
Read MoreEmile Fisher
Emile Fisher Nov. 11 1936 – Sept. 15, 2025 Emile Carl Fisher, 88, of Tylertown, died Sept. 15, 2025, at the Forrest General Hospital. He was born Nov. 11, 1936, in Texas to the late A. V. Fisher and Eleanora Marie Glaser Fisher. Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by his…
Read MoreJessie Ray Boyd
Jessie Ray Boyd July 22, 1954 – Sept 18, 2025 Jessie Ray Boyd, 71, of Fort Worth, TX, died Sept. 18, 2025. He was born July 22, 1954, in Tylertown to the late Donald Boyd and Lexie Rushing Boyd. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his brothers, Clifford Boyd and…
Read MoreDorothy ‘Dot’ Beard
Dorothy ‘Dot’ Beard June 19, 1929 – Sept. 21, 2025 Dorothy “Dot’ Jean Rimes Beard, 96, died Sept. 21, 2025. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, nurturing her rose garden, or serving the Lord. She was born on June 19, 1929 in Magnolia to Alcus Rimes and Estelle Potts Rimes. She was a member of Salem…
Read MoreVeterans “meet and greet” Saturday, Sept. 27 set
Saturday, Sept. 27, at 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. “Veterans are a band of brothers that have common ideas and concerns. It is our belief…
Read MoreTHS Chiefs get by Harrison Central
Tylertown proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 38) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They slipped by the Harrison Central Red Rebels 13-12. Winning may never get old, but the Chiefs sure are getting used to it with their third in a row. Tylertown’s victory…
Read MoreWildcats outmatched by Stringer
Salem lost against Stringer back in September of 2020, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Wildcats were outmatched by the Red Devils and fell 52-12. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 44-6. Several Wildcats players turned in solid…
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