Michael Blackwell
Michael Blackwell Oct. 25, 1966 – March 3, 2025 Michael Dwight Blackwell, 58 of Bryam, died March 3, 2025, at his residence. He was born Oct. 25, 1966, in Jackson, Mississippi. Funeral services were March 8, 2025, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, interment at the Silver Creek Cemetery in McComb, Rev. Mack McElveen will officiate. In…
Read MoreJohn Thomas Jr.
John Thomas Jr. Oct. 1, 1958 – Feb. 19, 2025 John E. Thomas Jr., 66, of Morrow, GA, died Feb. 19, 2025, in Stockbridge, GA. He was born Oct. 1, 1958, in Louisiana to the late John Sr. and Christin Wright Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his…
Read MoreNew business opening has lots of flea market items
What is a fun way to spend the day? Browsing at Southern LA – MS Pickers, Tylertown’s newest business, located at 101 Enochs St., in the former Ginn’s Gunworks and Pawn Shop. Partners Megan Taylor, Brenda Ford and Kristen Ebert travel all across southern Louisiana and Missis-sippi, looking for the best wares at the lowest prices…
Read MoreDaylight saving time returns March 9
Daylight saving time takes effect Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m. Most residents will opt for moving their clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night in order to be on time for Sunday activities. “Spring forward, fall back” is the phrase used to remind people how to set their clocks for the…
Read MoreMarvin Brock
Marvin Brock June 11, 1932 – Feb. 22, 2025 Marvin Brock, 92, of Tylertown, died Feb. 22, 2025. He was born June 11, 1932, to the late Ottomore and Idell Brock. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Brock, son, Gene Brock, and brothers Sedric and Adris Brock.…
Read MoreFaye Walters
Faye Walters Nov. 15, 1940 – Feb. 26, 2025 Faye Pigott Walters, a Tylertown native, died Feb. 26, 2025, at age 84. She is preceded in death by her parents, Myrtle and O.D. Pigott, and her brother, Gene Austin Pigott. She is survived by her daughter Robbin (James) Phillips, her son David (Palma) Walters, her…
Read MoreWelton Cothern
Welton Cothern July 31, 1934 – Feb. 26, 2025 Welton Dewitt Cothern was born July 31, 1934. He was the son of the late Herman William Cothern and Texie Adell Cothern. Survivors his wife Mearl Boyd Cothern, of 72 years, son Devon, daughters: Melinda, Millie and daughter Renee (predeceased), his sisters Judy Cothern Dickerson and…
Read MoreJoe Knippers
Joe Knippers April 22, 1945 – Feb. 26, 2025 Joe Knippers, 79, a resident of Central, LA, died Feb. 26, 2025. He was retired from Noble Drilling with 40 plus years of service. Funeral services were March 4, 2025, at Zoar Baptist Church in Central, LA, Dr. Tim Norris officiating, burial in the church cemetery.…
Read MoreSouth MS Boucherie T’s on sale in March
Pigs in Paradise is the theme of this year’s South Mississippi Boucherie and T-shirts for the event go on sale around the middle of the first week in March. They’ll be sold at the banks in town, priced at $20 for childrens’ sizes through adult XL. Adult 2X, 3X and 4X are priced at $23.
Read MoreAbsentee ballots now available for the municipal primary election
In-person and mail-in absentee ballots are now available in municipal clerks’ offices for the Municipal Primary Election on April 1. Mississippians may utilize the Secretary of State’s Y’all Vote website, which includes an Absentee Voting FAQ, or contact their municipal clerk to verify eligibility. If eligible, ballots will be provided upon request by municipal clerks.…
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