Two more arrested in June 1 drive by shooting
A battery of law officers surrounded two additional suspects believed involved in a June 1 drive-by shooting at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and Beulah Avenue. No bond is set for the two, who appear in justice court Monday morning. Kendarious “Pop” Lenoir, and Kenzell “Ken” Lenoir, were apprehended at a mobile…
Read MoreJudy Rawls
Judy Rawls July 5, 1933 – July 27, 2024 Judy Magee Laird Rawls died July 27, 2024. She was born July 5, 1933, in Tylertown to Hallie Reginald Magee and Evie Crowe Magee. She was preceded in death by her parents and husbands Dorroh Laird, and Winford Rawls. Her first job was as a bookkeeper…
Read MoreAmanda McKenzie
Amanda McKenzie Jan. 26, 1975 – July 30, 2024 Amanda E. McKenzie, 49, of Tylertown, died July 30, 2024, at her residence. She was born Jan. 26, 1975, in Jackson. Funeral services were Aug. 2, 2024, at Dinan Baptist Church, burial in Enon Cemetery in Jayess, Bro. Mike Anderson and Bro. David Parker officiating. She…
Read MoreRoane Conerly
Roane Conerly July 22, 1959 – July 27, 2024 Carlton Roane Conerly, 65, of Tylertown, died July 27, 2024 at his residence. He was born July 22, 1959, in Tylertown. Roane was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed floating the river, fishing, hunting and gardening. He was preceded in death by his son Kirk Conerly; father…
Read MorePreston Jackson
Preston Jackson Jan. 11, 1935 – Aug. 1, 2024 The funeral service for Preston Eugene Jackson was set for Aug. 6, 2024, at Riverwood Family in Brookhaven with burial in Riverwood Memorial Park. Jackson, 89, of Brookhaven, died Aug. 1, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Rockford, AL, Jan. 11, 1935, to Almon…
Read MoreCharles White
Charles White Feb. 20, 1935 – July 20, 2024 Charles Eugene White, 89, of Tylertown died July 20, 2024 at Bedford Care. White attended church in Tylertown. He loved to fish, and to sing and play music, especially for church. He is survived by his wife, Jerri Allee White; his two daughters, Cissy Teague and…
Read MoreBeth Reichwald
Beth Reichwald Nov. 10, 1960 – July 27, 2024 Elizabeth Ann Reichwald, 63 of Jayess, died July 27, 2024, at Diversicare of Tylertown. She was born Nov. 10, 1960, in Rhode Island. Funeral services were July 31, 2024, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home with Bro. Mack McElveen officiating. She was preceded in death by her husband…
Read MoreFirst day of classes for students Aug. 6
Walthall County students will begin the school year Tuesday, Aug. 6, with students reporting to their classrooms. While students will attend their first classes Aug. 6, teachers will have already been gearing up for the start of the year. They report for professional development days July 31, Aug. 1 and 2. Then Aug. 5, teachers…
Read MorePublic hearing on grant funds Aug. 8
Southwest Mississippi Opportunity, Inc. will hold a public hearing at Walthall County Library (707 Union Road, Tylertown) on Thursday, Aug. 8, at 2 p.m. regarding the proposals for 2025 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Grant funds. For more information, please call 601-876-4511.
Read MoreWillie Fay Seals
Willie Fay Seals Nov. 8, 1944 – July 25, 2024 Willie Fay Seals, 79 of Tylertown, died July 25, 2024, at his residence. He was born Nov. 8, 1944, in Tylertown. Funeral services were July 27, 2024 at Capps Funeral Home, with Elder Richard Magee officiating, burial in Forest Haven Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Seals…
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