Chiefs, Wildcats both lose Friday
Tylertown’s Chiefs fell to West Marion Friday night at Foxworth 14-12. Both teams entered the contest with similar records. A 45 minute rain preceded the contest, but the shower ended just prior to the kickoff. Both teams scoring drives came in the game’s first half. West Marion connected with the goal first going up 8-0.…
Read MoreRegister now for Customer Appreciation drawing
Register now for Customer Appreciation drawing The Walthall Chamber of Commerce Customer Appreciation registration is underway at participating Tylertown merchants. As is custom, the prize drawing takes place Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 4 p.m. at Centennial Square during the Townwide Halloween Party. Register at participating merchants where the Customer Appreciation poster is displayed. No purchase…
Read MoreHarvey Magee
Harvey Magee Aug. 21, 1948 – Sept. 29, 2024 Joe Harvey Magee, born Aug. 21, 1948, in Tylertown, died in his home in Frederick, MD, Sept. 29, 2024, after a battle with cancer. He trusted Jesus Christ as his Savior in his younger years and invested his time helping others know the love of Christ.…
Read MoreNeta Duncan
Neta Duncan Feb. 14, 1938 – Oct. 2, 2024 Neta Von Dykes Duncan, 86, of the Hackley community died Oct. 2, 2024 at her home. She worked alongside her husband and later her son on the family dairy farm, Duncan Acres, for nearly all of her adult life. Mrs. Duncan was a member of New…
Read MoreJudgement House production of ‘Words’ begins Oct. 27
Judgement House returns to Tylertown Baptist Church this year with the production of “Words.” The walk-through dramas are being presented Sunday and Monday, Oct. 27-28; Wednesday and Thursday, Oct.30-31; and Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2-3. The presentation is open from 6-8 p.m. weeknights; 4-9 p.m. weekends. Director Kristy Laird says she is looking for anyone…
Read MoreCounty 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…
Read MoreTownwide Halloween party set for Oct. 31
The town’s annual Halloween Party takes place Thursday, Oct. 31, from 3-5 p.m. as kids–under 10–visit participating businesses for Halloween treats after school. Both kids and adults get in the act as many store owners and employees costume for the day, then hand out the treats after school as the little goblins visit the stores.…
Read MoreChiefs, Wildcats both unsuccessful in football Friday
An open week between games didn’t help the Chiefs last Friday night as they fell to 4A Lawrence County before a home crowd at THS.. For the most part the Cougars made running plays work for them, although they did, in a few instances, take to the air. The Cougars kept up pressure on the…
Read MoreDonna Duncan
Donna Duncan Oct. 12, 1961 – Sept. 28, 2024 Donna Rae Duncan, 62, of Tylertown, died Sept. 28, 2024. She was born Oct. 12, 1961, in Tylertown. She was preceded in death by her father, Claiborne Netto; mother, Louise Brumfield Netto; sister, Shirley Kennedy. Survivors include her daughters, Alicia Duncan Pace (Kaleb) and Shonna Duncan…
Read MoreCorey Thomas
Corey Thomas Nov. 26, 1977 – Sept. 26, 2024 Corey Devin Thomas, 46, of the Dexter community, died Sept. 26, 2024, at his home following a battle with cancer. He was a graduate of Columbia Academy, class of 1996, where he played for the Cougars football team and won a State Championship his senior year…
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