Blood drive at Dinan
Dinan Baptist Church, 8 Dinan Church Rd., will be hosting a blood drive Wednesday, Aug. 7, Contact Ora Wattigney at 1-504-458-2693 to schedule a time to donate.
Read MoreKathy Binder
Kathy Binder July 24,1959 – July 18, 2024 Kathy Lynn Binder, 64 of Jayess, died July 18, 2024, at the Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg. She was born July 24, 1959 in McComb. Funerals services were set for July 23, 2024, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, burial in the Enon Cemetery. Bro. Andrew Pittman officiating. Ms.…
Read MoreWilla Dean Stogner
Willa Dean Stogner Dec. 5, 1932 – July 17, 2024 Willa Dean Stogner, 91, of Sandy Hook, died July, 17, 2024, in her home. She was born Dec. 5, 1932, to Toxie and Myrtle Vince in Sandy Hook. She married Al Stogner in 1948 and they raised their family in Sandy Hook. She was a…
Read MoreRev. Marshall Burnett
Rev. Marshall Burnett July 17, 2024 Rev. Dr. Marshall E. Burnett Jr., 98, former pastor of Tylertown United Methodist Church, died at his residence in Hattiesburg July 17, 2024. The last four years of his life were spent at Brookdale Assisted Living in Hattiesburg. Dr. Burnett, a native of Meridian, graduated from Meridian High School…
Read MorePete Forbes
Pete Forbes May 25, 1972 – July 14, 2024 Robert “Pete” Ervin Forbes, Jr., 52, of Meadville, died July 14, 2024. He was born May 25, 1972, in Tylertown. Funeral services were July 17, 2024, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Forbes officiating, burial in Oral Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his…
Read MoreDonate school supplies; get involved in schools
Walthall County School District’s Parent & Community Engagement Coordinator, Robin Duncan, accepts donations of school supplies for distribution to needy students throughout the year. Making sure all students have needed supplies goes a long way toward success in the classroom. “We gladly accept donations of supplies and distribute them discretely to students who are in…
Read MoreWorkshop planned for entrepreneurs
Interested in becoming an entrepreneur? A strategic planning workshop can start you on your journey as a limited liability company or 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The workshop is set for Aug. 4, 2:30-5:30 p.m. at The Creative Place, 1312 C Harrison Ave., McComb. Cost is $35. Only 15 spots are available. See the advertisement in this…
Read More8U DYB All Stars fall at Brookhaven
Walthall’s 8U All-Stars were eliminated after two losses to West Jasper at the double elimination State DYB tournament played at the Lincoln County Sports Complex at Brookhaven over the weekend. Walthall opened Friday night with a 13-3 win over Iuka. Saturday, Walthall lost its 12 noon game to West Jasper, but came back with an…
Read MoreDennis Johnson
Dennis Johnson July 21, 1964 – July 9, 2024 Dennis Byron Johnson, 59 of Jayess, died July 9, 2024, at his residence. He was born July 21, 1964, in Baton Rouge. Funeral services were July 13, 2024 at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, burial in the Silver Springs Cemetery Rev. Mike Furgerson officiating. Johnson was a long-time…
Read MoreLattie ‘Smokie’ Magee
Lattie ‘Smokie’ Magee June 11, 1950 – July 8, 2024 Lattie Mae “Smokie” Magee, 74, of Tylertown, died July 8, 2024, at her residence. She was born June 11, 1950, in Marion County to the late Latimore and Emma Lee Powell Magee. She was a member of Knoxo Church of God in Christ. She had…
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