County youth fishing rodeo Oct. 12, pond on Hwy. 24 E.
All true fishermen live by an old saying: “Any day’s a great day to go fishing!” Saturday, Oct. 12, is a great day for fishing in Walthall County, as that’s the day of the Scenic Rivers Alliance/ Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Youth Fishing Rodeo. It takes place from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at…
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Read MoreYouth fishing event is Oct. 12
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Cast a Pole event for children ages 15 and under is Saturday, Oct. 12, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 281 Old Hwy 24 E. in Tylertown. Pond is on site, and restrooms are available. Bring bait, tackle and fish strings. For more info call 601-684-7661. Pre-register at…
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