DYB teams fail to advance
For the first time in several years, Walthall County won’t be sending a team to compete in the State DYB tournaments. The county’s four Diamond youth All-Star teams all failed to advance after losing in the district tournaments last weekend. In the 6U tournament played at Summit, Walthall lost to Lawrence 14-13; were defeated by…
Read MoreTodd Harvey
Todd Harvey July 27, 1961 – June 16, 2025 Nelson Todd Harvey, 63, of Tylertown, died June 16, 2025, at his residence. He was born July 27, 1961, in Tylertown. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Harvey was a member of Tylertown Baptist Church. He was a horse trainer and helped…
Read MoreRonnie Holmes
Ronnie Holmes Feb. 20, 1947 – June 12, 2025 A celebration of life for Ronald “Ronnie” Buren Holmes was June 16, 2025, at Topisaw Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Holmes, 78, of Bogue Chitto, died June 12, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Tylertown Feb. 20, 1947, to Atley Holmes…
Read MorePearl Barber
Pearl Barber Sept. 3, 1938 – June 16, 2025 Pearl Barber, 86, of Kentwood, LA, died June 16, 2025 at Lallie Kemp Medical Center in Independence, LA. She was born Sept. 3, 1938, in Corinth. She is survived by her son, Bruce (Tina) Lowery; grandchildren, Brian (Cheryl) Lowery, Heather Dunaway, Corenda Barrett, and Sara Lowery;…
Read MoreLucy Zirkelback
Lucy Zirkelback Oct. 29, 1944 – June 14, 2025 Lucy Zirkelback, 80, of Ocean Springs, died June 14, 2025, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Zirkelback is preceded in death by her parents James and Camille Blackburn; daughters, Maria Martin and Samantha Brown; grandson Alex Cheatham and granddaughter Lucy Brown; great-grandchild Rowan Cannette; brother James C. Blackburn…
Read MoreFederal aid for tornado victims
MEMA continues to work with our federal and local partners to help survivors of the March 14-15 storms and tornadoes with their recovery. Applicants are reminded that even if you have insurance, you are still encouraged to apply—additional funds may be available to you. Remember, FEMA can’t pay for losses your insurance will cover. Survivors…
Read MoreDYB District 6 tourney starts Friday
Here’s the Diamond Youth Baseball district 6 tournament schedule. Six-and-under play begins Friday at Summit. Lawrence County and Walthall play at 6 p.m. on Field 2. The winner will advance to play at 10:30 a.m. Saturday on Field 2. The loser will play at 9 a.m. Saturday on Field 2. First and second place teams…
Read MoreJoe Sayes
Joe Sayes March 22, 1937 – June 7, 2025 Joe R Sayes, 88, of Tylertown, died June 7, 2025, at Diversicare. He was born March 22, 1937, in Winnfield, LA, to the late Hannon Sayes and Ida M. Gorham Sayes. Along with is parents he was also preceded in death by wife, Bobbie Sue Smith…
Read MorePatti Morris
Patti Morris Oct. 26, 1956 – June 7, 2025 Patti Stein Morris, 68, died June 7, 2025. Patti was born Oct. 26, 1956, in Covington, LA, to William Stein and Annette Collins. Mrs. Patti also served as a member of the U.S. Army. Survivors are her children, Chris Blackwell (Julie) and David Blackwell (Victoria); step…
Read MoreJames Magee
James Magee Oct. 8, 1950 – May 20, 2025 James Edward Magee, 74, of Tylertown, died May 20, 2025, in Hattiesburg after a brief illness. He was born Oct. 8, 1950, in Tylertown to the late Ulease and Annie Magee. He attended JJ Gulledge Memorial High School in Tylertown.After marrying the late Ada M. Magee…
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