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Town gets new street, hears sales tax report
Town gets new street, hears sales tax report Aldermen last Tuesday took care of housekeeping chores, including the naming of Tylertown’s newest street, being completed on the south side of Hwy. 98, west of Tyler Avenue (Hwy. 583). The street is named Stephen Drive and joins Tyler Avenue with Tylertown Animal Hospital to the west.…
Read MoreArts On Beulah Festival will be Saturday, May 2
Arts On Beulah Festival will be Saturday, May 2 The Walthall County Arts Council presents the inaugural “Arts on Beulah” festival to be held on Saturday, May 2, from 10 am until 2 pm. A portion of Beulah Ave will be closed to bring people together for a free downtown street party celebrating the hidden…
Read More2026 Season opening for Tylertown Farmers Market
2026 Season opening for Tylertown Farmers Market The Tylertown Farmers Market opens Thursday, May 7, 2026, in the Agri-Heritage building behind the downtown Trustmark branch, 106 South Railroad Ave. The market will be open every Tuesday from 7am until 1pm. Shop early for local homegrown vegetables, jams, jellies, baked goods, plants, honey, fresh eggs and…
Read MoreTylertown Police Dept. parking reminder for WGH
Tylertown Police Dept. parking reminder for WGH The Tylertown Police Dept. has issued a Parking Reminder at Walthall General Hospital. “It has been brought to our attention that parking during lunch hours at Walthall General Hospital needs to be addressed. All marked areas, including “No Parking” and “Keep Clear” zones, must be strictly observed. Vehicles…
Read MoreFriends of the Library will host Miss Mississippi, Tues., April 14
Friends of the Library will host Miss Mississippi, Tues., April 14 Walthall County Friends of the Library will have their next meeting Tuesday, April 14, at noon at the Walthall County Library. The Friends of the Library is excited to announce that the guest speaker will be Miss Mississippi, Anna Leah. Miss Mississippi 2025 Anna…
Read MoreJordan Anthony: Fastest in the World
Jordan Anthony: Fastest in the World By Cathy Chance Harvey In his 1952 address to the Delta Council, Nobel Prize winning Mississippi author William Faulkner said, “Don’t bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself.” Professional sprinter Jordan Anthony, 2022 Tylertown High School graduate and winner of…
Read MoreLittle Miss Hospitality chosen
Little Miss Hospitality chosen 2026 Miss Hospitality, Kyndal Blackwell, has chosen Aubrey Blackwell, daughter of David and Victoria Blackwell, to be her 2026 Little Miss Hospitality.
Read MoreHistorical Society Named Most Outstanding in Mississippi
Historical Society Named Most Outstanding in Mississippi By Cathy Chance Harvey The Mississippi Historical Society (MHS), founded in 1858 and headquartered in Jackson, MS, has recognized the Walthall County Historical Society (WCHS) as Most Outstanding Local Historical Society in the state of Mississippi for 2026. The award was presented to Dr. Cathy Chance Harvey, President,…
Read MoreWalthall’s 2026 Miss Hospitality named
Walthall’s 2026 Miss Hospitality named The county has a new Miss Hospitality, chosen by an independent panel of judges at a selection tea Saturday. She is Kyndal Blackwell, and will serve as the county’s goodwill ambassador at local events including the Dairy Festival, Easter parade and egg hunt, Christmas events, Chamber banquet and more. She…
Read MoreJordan Anthony Claims First National Title as Pro
Jordan Anthony Claims First National Title as Pro By Cathy Chance Harvey Jordan Anthony, 2022 Tylertown High School graduate and 2025 NCAA 60m and 100m champion, claimed his first national title as a pro, winning the 60m at the USA Track and Field Indoor Championships in Staten Island, New York, on Sunday, March 1. Anthony…
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