High-speed fiber internet for rural Walthall getting closer
Indoor plumbing, radio, electricity, telephones, television. In the not so distant past these were considered as luxuries in many households, although now they are viewed as necessities. Today internet access is considered necessary in business, government, education and in one’s personal life, as well. Rural residents have been left behind when it comes to broad-band…
Read MoreJeff Bates at Hidden Springs this Saturday
Jeff Bates will be performing at Hidden Springs RV Resort Saturday, April 13, at 7PM. Tickets are now available and can be purchased in advance by calling 601-876-4151. Tickets are $20. If you are camping on the grounds it’s free.
Read MoreStage Band to perform April 11-14
“Broadway & Blockbusters,” the Southwest Community College Stage Band spring show will be presented April 11-14 at the Hurst Auditorium on the SMCC Campus. April 11-13 show times are at 7 p.m. nightly, while there is a 2 p.m. matinee performance April 14. The performances are free to the public.
Read MoreRichard Clawson
Richard Clawson July 5, 1968 – April 2, 2024 Richard Russell Clawson, 55, of Kokomo, died April 2, 2024, at his residence. He was born July 5, 1968, in New Orleans. Visitation was set for Tuesday, April 9, 2024 from 5-8 PM at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home. Military honors were to set to be held Wednesday,…
Read MoreJohn McDonough
John McDonough Jan. 18, 1963 – March 28, 2024 John Patrick McDonough, 61, of Tylertown, died March 28, 2024, at his residence. He was born Jan. 18, 1963, in Evergreen Park, IL. Funeral services were April 6, 2024, at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Tylertown, burial in the McDonough Family Cemetery, Father Tommy Conway…
Read MoreGeorge Hewitt Sr.
George Hewitt Sr. Sept. 5, 1958 – March 20, 2024 George Edward Hewitt Sr., 65, of Tylertown, died March 20, 2024, at Walthall General Hospital in Tylertown after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 5, 1958, in Tylertown to the late Robert James Hewitt Sr. and Louise Partman Hewitt. He was a lifelone entrepreneur,…
Read MoreGenevieve Koch
Genevieve Koch Oct. 2, 1942 – April 1, 2024 Genevieve Toney Koch, 81 of Tylertown, died April 1, 2024, at the Diversicare. She was born Oct. 2, 1942, in Franklinton. Funeral services were April 3, 2024, at Lexie Baptist Church, burial in the Tylertown Cemetery II, Rev. Randall Griffin officiating. Mrs. Koch was the youngest…
Read MoreRocky Jenkins
Rocky Jenkins July 9, 1979 – March 30, 2024 Rocky Jenkins, 44, of Tylertown died March 30, 2024, at Forrest General Hospital. He was born July 9, 1979, in Covington, LA. A graveside service was April 1, 2024 at the Turnage Family Cemetery, Franklinton. He was preceded in death by his mother, Audria Claudette Luper…
Read MoreAnthony Carney
Anthony Carney Aug. 7, 1957 – March 17, 2024 Anthony Carney, 66, of New Orleans, died March 17, 2024, at Passage Hospice, New Orleans, after a brief illness. He was born Aug. 7, 1957, in New Orleans to the late Eddie D. Carney and Trueveen Carney. After graduating from Booker T. Washington High School in…
Read MoreArlie “Pete” Graves Jr.
Arlie “Pete” Graves Jr. April 2,1937 – March 26, 2024 Arlie “Pete” Graves Jr., 86, died March 26, 2024. He was born in Tylertown April 2, 1937. In 1960 he entered the US Army and received an honorable discharge in 1966. While serving, his duty was heavy equipment operator and he received medals for marksman…
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