Chiefs overpower East Marion
In Friday’s non-league bout, the Tylertown Chiefs crushed the visiting East Marion Eagles 54-16. With the win, Tylertown advances its record to 2-1 on the season. The Chiefs travel to Harrison Central to battle the Red Rebels in a non-league contest on Friday. The Red Rebels enter the contest with a record of 1-2. Harrison…
Read MoreWildcats make it 3-0 after 30-12 victory over Richton
Salem,s Wildcats kept their perfect season alive Friday with a 30-12 victory over the Richton Rebels. For the Wildcats, this counts as revenge for the 50-22 win the Rebels walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2022. Salem scored first after a pass interception with 8:28 in the…
Read MoreDerek Cowart
Derek Cowart Aug. 4, 1981 – Aug. 22, 2025 Derek L. Cowart, 44, of Jayess, died Aug. 22, 2025, in Jackson. He was born Aug. 4, 1981, in McComb to Kimberly Cowart and the late Ellis Lee Ratliff. Cowart attended Salem and Tylertown playing basketball and running track. He was a construction worker for numerous…
Read MoreSandy Duncan
Sandy Duncan March 31, 1959 – Sept. 7, 2025 Cassandra “Sandy” Elizabeth Duncan, 66, of Tylertown, died Sept. 7, 2025. She was born March 31, 1959, to the late Archie Ray Mitchell and Gloria Merle Fortinberry. Funeral services were Sept. 13, 2025, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, burial at Duncan Family Cemetery, Bro. Randall Griffin officiating.…
Read MoreBuddy “Rex” Boyd
Buddy “Rex” Boyd Nov. 17, 1944 – Aug. 29, 2025 Buddy “Rex” Boyd, 80, of Woodville, died at his residence Aug. 29, 2025. He was born Nov. 17, 1944, to Woodrow Wilson Boyd and Mary Merle Pittman of Tylertown. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Mary Rayborn and Brenda Anthony, brother Ronald…
Read MoreSchequta Holmes
Schequta Holmes Oct. 1, 1969 – Aug. 20, 2025 Schequta Bullock Holmes, 55, a Tylertown native, died Aug. 20, 2025, in Birmingham, AL. She was born Oct. 1, 1969, in Walthall County to Lonell and Martina Bullock. After graduating from Tylertown High School in 1988, she continued her studies in Business Administration, Food & Service…
Read MoreGeorgia Bickham
Georgia Bickham July 13, 1941 – Aug. 27, 2025 Georgia Mae Burkhalter Bickham, 84, of Franklinton, died Aug. 27, 2025, at her residence. She was born July 13, 1941, in Kentwood. She loved writing poems, doing the welcome address, sewing and cooking. Survivors are six children, Shelia Carson, Dwight Bickham, Gregory (Kimberly) Bickham, James (Malinda)…
Read MoreOfficials investigate alleged abuse of special ed student
The school district has confirmed an investigation of a teacher allegedly “popping” a special education student who apparently stood up in class and failed to sit down when told. Superintendent of Education Dr. Bradley Brumfield said officials opened an investigation after being made aware of the incident the first of last week. He confirmed the…
Read MoreCome-from-behind 40-36 final moments win for ’Cats
Just like a good book or movie, Salem’s 40-36 victory over 2A Wilkinson County last week was filled with plenty of drama and excitement. The handful of fans that filed out of the stadium for an early start home missed the final minutes as the Wildcats made up their deficit, then went on to hold…
Read MoreWildcats end long-term losses; score 36-20 win over McLaurin
Salem’s Wildcats hit pay-dirt opening the 2025-26 football season Aug. 29 with a 36-20 on the road defeat of McLaurin. After their away win at Florence, the Wildcats were to face 2A Wilkinson County Friday night at The Swamp. For Salem the Wildcat win is the first for second year head coach William Frazier who…
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