Elsie Sutton
Elsie Sutton Oct. 15, 1934 – Nov. 6, 2024 Elsie Payne Sutton, born Oct. 15, 1934, died Nov. 6, 2024. She was the daughter of Nelson and Lelia Payne, both deceased. After graduating from Tylertown High School she went to work for Shell Oil Co. Later on she got married to Mr. George and they…
Read MoreChiefs season ends with loss to Jefferson County
Tylertown Chiefs lost in the second round of the state 3A playoffs to end their season while Jefferson County advances to the third round to play Magee this Friday night. Jefferson County defeated the Chiefs 38-20 Friday night at Fayette. With 10 minutes remining in the first quarter, Jefferson County intercepted a Chiefs pass to…
Read MoreOne dead, several injured in gunfight at party
A woman was killed during a shooting at a party in Walthall County just prior to midnight Saturday. Sheriff Kyle Breland said a party was underway on Sunlight Church Road when a gunfight broke out and multiple shots were fired. In addition to the deceased, Breland said at least three others were injured by gunfire.…
Read MoreChristmas Open House Thursday at several downtown stores
Many Tylertown stores are offering special gift pricing, some are offering light refreshments and others plan to remain open until 7 this Thursday for the town’s Holiday Open House. Local businesses are cooperating with the Walthall Chamber of Commerce Thursday, allowing holiday shoppers an early look at what is available from hometown stores. Participating businesses…
Read MoreOttis Robbins
Ottis Robbins Dec. 11, 1950- Nov. 10, 2024 Ottis Lee Robbins, 73, of Tylertown, died Nov. 10, 2024 He was born Dec. 11, 1950 in Ripley. He was preceded in death by his father, Ottis A Robbins; mother, Emma Francis Jackson Breaux; and sister, Debra Robbins. Funeral services were Nov. 14, 2024, at New Zion…
Read MoreScellestine Carr
Scellestine Carr Sept. 19, 1944 – Oct. 22, 2024 Scellestine Carr, 80, of Tylertown, died Oct. 22, 2024, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. Mrs. Carr was born Sept. 19, 1944, in Tylertown to Addo Smith and Jessie Rean Washington Cowart. She moved to New Orleans and married Little J. Carr. They moved to Pontiac,…
Read MoreClimenteen Bearden
Climenteen Bearden Dec. 12, 1951 – Nov. 1, 2024 Climenteen Barnes Bearden died Nov. 1, 2024, in Gulfport. She was born Dec. 12, 1951, to the late Wilmer Barnes Sr. and Nadean Washington Barnes in Tylertown. She married Lucious Bearden Dec. 6, 1970. She worked as a CNA for over 45 years and once retired…
Read MoreHenry Lee
Henry Lee July 13, 1943 – Oct. 30, 2024 Henry L. Lee, 81, of Franklinton, died Oct. 30, 2024, at North Oaks Hospital, Hammond. He was born July 13, 1943, in Franklinton to the late Latimore Bickham and Aline Lee. He married the late Ella Wee Lee. He loved hunting, fishing and farming during his…
Read MoreTayshaun Abram
Tayshaun Abram Jan. 25, 2006 – Oct. 28, 2024 Tayshaun Abram, 18 of Jackson, TN, died Oct. 28, 2024. Abram was born Jan. 25, 2006, in McComb to Latisha Abram and Byron White. He was preceded in death by his great grandfather, Matthew Dillon; his great grandmother, Zola Kelly; great aunt, Deirdre Dillon; his uncle,…
Read MoreChristmas Bazaar and Wagon Rides: a holiday tradition at the Southwest Events Center
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the Christmas Bazaar and Wagon Rides, happening on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22-23, at the Southwest Events Center. This annual event promises a weekend full of holiday shopping, craftsmanship, and family-friendly fun. The Bazaar will be open from 3-9 p.m. on both days, offering a variety…
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