Wildcats fall to Sacred Heart 50-14
The Salem Wildcats dropped to 0-7 on the season, suffering as 50-14 loss at home against Sacred Heart of Hattiesburg last Friday night. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 41-6 defeat they experienced in the pair’s previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023. Sacred Heart packs plenty of punch…
Read MoreConexon Connect to host community broadband update
Conexon Connect is excited to host a community event on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Southwest Mississippi Community College. This event offers residents a chance to discuss with broadband experts and community leaders the forward progress and future of high-speed internet access in rural Mississippi. The event will also showcase the availability and benefits of…
Read MoreSupervisors call for burn ban
County supervisors called for an end to outdoor burning last week following a frequent by the volunteer fire departments that serve the five supervisor districts in the county. Board of supervisors president Doug Popwell said the board issued the halt to open flame burning outdoors after county fire department coordinator Jimmy Boyd said the likelihood…
Read MoreGen. Ginn to speak at Nov. 10 event honoring veterans
Major General Bobby M. Ginn Jr. will be the featured speaker at the “Honoring Our Veterans program, Sunday, Nov. 10, 4 p.m., at Southwest Events Center. Gen. Ginn, a Tylertown native, is the adjutant general of the Mississippi National Guard—both the state Army and Air Guard, having been appointed earlier this year by Gov. Tate…
Read MoreLinda Magee
Linda Magee Oct. 19, 1943 – Oct. 17, 2024 Linda Gayle Magee, 80, of Tylertown, died Oct. 17, 2024, in Columbia. She was born Oct. 19, 1943 in Gadsden, AL. Funeral services were Oct. 19, 2024, at Capps Funeral Home, graveside at Elliott Cemetery, Mike Hollingsworth officiating. After high school she continued her education and…
Read MoreKenneth Henderson
Kenneth Henderson Feb. 2, 1962 – Oct. 9, 2024 Kenneth Lee Henderson (Ken), 62, of Tylertown, died Oct. 9, 2024. He was born Feb. 2, 1962. SFC (R) Henderson retired from the Mississippi Army National Guard with over 30 years combined service. He held various positions but was most remembered as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle…
Read MoreJo Holmes
Jo Holmes Jan. 22, 1929 – Oct. 13, 2024 Juanita “Jo’ Virginia Holmes, 95, of Jayess, died Oct. 13, 2024. She was born Jan. 22, 1929, to the late Alexander and Eula Rushing. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Herman E. Holmes; son Danny Holmes;…
Read MoreTerry Carney
Terry Carney Dec. 5, 1963 – Oct. 14, 2024 Terry Eugene Carney, 60, of Jayess, died Oct. 14, 2024, at his residence in Jayess. He was born Dec. 5, 1963, in Tylertown to the late Jerry Carney and Lina Sue Searcy. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his grandchild Kaylee…
Read MoreKanta Butani
Kanta Butani July 6, 1948 – Oct. 8, 2024 Funeral services for Kanta Prakash Butani were Oct. 13, 2024, at Winford Funerals Southwest in Houston, TX, interment at Winford Southwest Crematory. She died Oct. 8, 2024.
Read MoreWalter Slocum Sr.
Walter Slocum Sr. May 5, 1933 – Sept. 22, 2024 Walter Slocum, Jr., 91, Atlanta, GA, formerly of Tylertown, died Sept. 22, 2024, in Pine Bluff, AR. He was born May 5, 1933, in Walthall County to the late Mary M Slocum and Albert Leon Slocum. He was a student at St. Paul School in…
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