Robert Speaks
Robert Speaks June 22, 1935 – Sept. 11, 2025 Robert Lee Speaks, 90, of Jayess, died Sept. 11, 2025, at his residence in Jayess. He was born June 22, 1935, in Madison County to the late Clifton John Speaks and Gladys Reep Speaks. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by sisters…
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Jean Gutter Sept. 15, 1946 – Sept. 7, 2025 Gearline “Jean” Toney Gutter, 78, of New Orleans, died Sept. 7, 2025, in New Orleans. She was born Sept. 15, 1946, in Tylertown to the late Montez Toney and Ozzie Lee Jackson. At 20 years of age, she moved to New Orleans. She was a member…
Read MoreSupervisors okay new budget Friday after flack at previous public hearing
Supervisors approved a record county budget and okayed a 2-mill increase in the tax levy Friday. The new budget takes effect Oct.1. Friday’s vote followed a somewhat spirited public hearing the previous Tuesday as the board heard comments from several residents, mostly all critical of the board’s calling for the increase. The budget passed Friday…
Read MoreHit and run leads to charges
Police have charged a Tylertown man with leaving the scene of an injury-causing accident after a Sept. 10 incident on Georgia Avenue sent a 7-year-old to University Medical Center’s Batson Childrens Hospital. Jamarcus Garrett, 18, was charged after the 6:32 p.m. accident. The victim was listed with critical injuries at Jackson. Police Chief Jordan Hill…
Read MoreArrested and jailed
A woman has been jailed following an indictment for first degree murder resulting from a March 13 car wreck south of Dillon’s Bridge in which a passenger in her vehicle was killed as they fled law enforcement. Sara Elizabeth Edmonds is charged after fleeing from authorities in Pike County, leading them on a chase through…
Read MoreChiefs 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…
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