Dairy Festival is successful
With a forecast of hot but sunny weather, the 48th Walthall Dairy Festival was another hit with its family-friendly contests and events attracting lots of interest and attention. The Flower Show saw a renewed interest as there was a birdhouse given to the winner this year. The Bake Off attracted a number of pound cake…
Read MoreLow turnout of voters elects new alderman-at-large
Only about 30% of city voters took part in Tylertown’s municipal election last week that saw longtime Mayor Edward Hughes returned to office. The town election commission said 321 voters cast ballots over the 12 hour period polls were open at city hall.. Hughes defeated challenger Jasper Howard 243-59. Alderman-at-Large Lib Duncan was unsuccessful in…
Read MoreAnthony turns in 9.75 at NCAA 100 meters May 30
One of the fastest collegiate sprinters in the nation, Tylertown’s Jordan Anthony, raised more eyebrows recently and is now being mentioned as a possible entry in the 2028 Olympics after clocking a 9.75 in the 100 meters at the quarterfinals of the NCAA 2025 Outdoor Track Championships on May 30. The time is the second-fastest…
Read MoreSchool immunization clinic schedule
MSDH is setting aside special days at county health departments to focus on providing required school immunizations. No appointment required. • New to Mississippi schools or daycare: Childhood immunizations are required for all children enrolling in a Mississippi daycare, kindergarten or school for the first time. • Incoming 7th-graders: Booster shots to protect against pertussis…
Read MoreLaura Anderson
Laura Anderson March 23, 1961 – May 31, 2025 Laura Dolphannette Anderson, 64, of Tylertown, died March 17, 2025, in New Orleans. She was born March 23, 1961, in Tylertown to the late Eddie B. James and Emma Jean Anderson Fraizer. After attending JJ Gulledge in Tylertown, she enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1981.…
Read MoreHenry Rhodus
Henry Rhodus Nov. 11, 1933 – June 5, 2025 Henry Ashford Rhodus, 91, died June 5, 2025, at his residence. He was born Nov. 11, 1933, in Progress to the late Charlie and Ethel Rhodus. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife Genell Rushing Rhodus. Funeral services were June…
Read MoreShirley Carolyn Magee
Shirley Carolyn Magee June 2, 1958 – May 22, 2025 Shirley Carolyn Magee died May 22, 2025, at Forrest General Hospital. She was born June 2, 1958, in Walthall County to the late Woodrow W. Magee and Mazie Washington Magee. She was reared in Brandon Bay and graduated Tylertown High School in 1976. She received…
Read MoreTina Speaker
Tina Speaker July 25, 1967 – June 1, 2025 Tina Marie Speaker, 57, of Tylertown, died June 1, 2025 at her residence. She was born July 25, 1967 in Deerborn, MI, to the late David Stroud and Sharon Flannery Stroud. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Darrell Speaker;…
Read MoreLois Edward Sullivan
Lois Edward Sullivan Dec. 17, 1930 – May 22, 2025 Lois Edward Sullivan died at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg May 22, 2025. He was born Dec. 17, 1930, to the late Edward Sullivan and Jessie Commodore of Tylertown. He enjoyed farming and had a passion for agriculture. Survivors are a beloved friend, Virgie Bracey;…
Read MoreLloyd Lampton
Lloyd Lampton Feb. 27, 1960 – May 26, 2025 Lloyd C. Lampton, 65, of Baton Rouge, LA, died May 26, 2025, in Baton Rouge. He was born Feb. 27, 1960, in Walthall County to the late JB and OB Lampton. He was a member of Spring Hill Church of Christ Holiness USA in Tylertown. After…
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