Christmas bazaar, craft shows sold-out
In just a couple of weeks workers will start to erect the lights and colorful displays that encompas the 40 acre Holmes Water Park in advance of the opening of Christmas in the Park on Thanksgiving Eve. In conjunction with Christmas in the Park a Christmas Craft Show and Bazaar is held Friday and Saturday,…
Read MoreBen Fairburn
Ben Fairburn July 7, 1964 – Sept. 9, 2024 Benjamin Frank Fairburn, 60, of Tylertown, died Sept. 9, 2024, at the Resthaven Living Center in Bogalusa. He was born July 7, 1964, in Bogalusa. Funeral services were Sept. 13, 2024, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, burial in Centerville Baptist Church Cemetery at Lexie, Bro. Randall Griffin…
Read MoreElnora Hammond
Elnora Hammond Aug. 5, 1934 – Sept. 2, 2024 Elnora Bridges Hammond, 90, of Tylertown, died Sept. 2, 2024, at her residence. She was born Aug. 5, 1934, to the late Seth Bridges and Lddie Mae Quinn Bridges. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie J. Hammond; two…
Read MoreNellie Simmons
Nellie Simmons Dec. 1, 1940 – Sept. 7, 2024 Nellie Odeal Simmons, 83, of Tylertown, died Sept. 7, 2024. She was born Dec. 1, 1940, in Tylertown to the late Sim and Vera Love Bridges. She attended cosmetology school and trained to become a caregiver. She married E.J. Simmons on Aug. 19, 1965. Mrs. Simmons…
Read MoreEzell Conerly
Ezell Conerly July 15, 1934 – Sept. 2, 2024 Ezell Conerly, 90, of Huntsville, AL, died Sept. 2, 2024. He was born July 15, 1934, in Tylertown. He was great at his trade as a brick mason. He loved to plant gardens every season and shared his harvest with family and friends. He also enjoyed…
Read MoreTropical storm conditions possible this week
Weather forecasters are keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Francine as it develops in the Southwest Gulf of Mexico. At press time Monday Francine was forecast to move generally northward, paralleling the Texas Gulf Coast and eventually making landfall along the Louisiana coast Wednesday or early Thursday as a hurricane. The effect on Southwest Mississippi…
Read MorePrepare for tropical storm conditions
The Walthall Emergency Operations Center and Mississippi Emergency Management Agency encourage countians to prepare now for flash flooding ahead of Tropical Storm Francine tracking towards the state. The system is expected to bring heavy rain and flash flooding along the Gulf Coast and areas of southern Mississippi from Wednesday into Friday. Mississippians should prepare now…
Read MoreGeorgia Boyd
Georgia Boyd Jan. 5, 1938 – Sept. 3, 2024 Georgia Genoa Freeman Boyd, 86, of Enon community, died Sept. 3, 2024, at Camelia Estates in McComb. She was born Jan. 5, 1938, to William “Bill” Freeman and Genoa Matthews Freeman. She was an avid bluegrass music lover, loved camping in her motor home, and loved…
Read MoreEila Magee
Eila Magee April 16, 1958 – Aug. 19, 2024 Eila Laura Magee, 66, of Tylertown, died Aug. 19, 2024, at Walthall General Hospital. She was born April 16, 1958, in Walthall County to the late Talmadge “TC” Magee and Laura Bell Magee. She was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Labat and her two…
Read MoreCarolyn Robertson
Carolyn Robertson May 24, 1949 – Aug. 24, 2024 Carolyn Dixon Robertson, 75, died at Forrest General Hospital Aug. 24, 2024. She was born to the late Leo and Laura Lee (Beard) Dixon. She was a lifelong resident of Walthall County. Mrs. Robertson attended Salem Attendance Center and was a skilled basketball player for her…
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