Schequta 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…
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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…
Read MoreChiefs post 35-13 win over Lawrence Co.
The Tylertown Chiefs hit the road again last Friday, but this time the results were much different than the loss to McComb in the season opener. It was as if a different ball team was on the field as the Chiefs ended the game winning 35-13 over the Lawrence County Cougars. The Chiefs scored early,…
Read MoreTigers dominate Chiefs; THS falls to McComb 45-6
Tylertown Chiefs fans found themselves in an unusual position over the Labor Day weekend as officials ordered the game clock to run non-stop for the second half, imposing the “Mercy Rule’ at the start of the third quarter as the McComb Tigers had built a 39-0 halftime lead over THS. Not used to the “red-headed…
Read MoreWillie Gatlin Jr.
Willie Gatlin Jr. Jan. 11, 1982 – Aug. 22, 2025 Willie Edward Gatlin Jr., 43, of Tylertown, died Aug. 22, 2025, in Monticello. He was born Jan. 11, 1982, in McComb to Essie B Gatlin of Tylertown and the late Willie Bay Bay Gatlin Sr. He was a member of St. Paul MB Church. He…
Read MoreMorris Eddie Lacroix, Sr.
Morris Eddie Lacroix, Sr. Nov. 19, 1949 – Sept. 5, 2025 Morris Edwards Lacroix, Sr., 75 of Tylertown, died Sept. 5, 2025. He was born Nov. 19, 1949, in Bogalusa to the late Morris Anthony and Helen Rae Lacroix. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife, Melba Jenkins Lacroix;…
Read MoreYvette Bobb
Yvette Bobb July 16, 1948 – Sept. 2, 2025 Yvette Marie Bobb, 77, of Foxworth, died Sept. 2, 2025, at the Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg. She was born July 16, 1948, in Houma to the late Russell J Brunet and Birdie Cortez Brunet. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by…
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