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Jordan Anthony Wins Tyson International
Jordan Anthony Wins Tyson International By Cathy Chance Harvey On February 13 Jordan Anthony, professional sprinter and 2022 graduate of Tylertown High School, competed in the Tyson International 60-meter dash at the Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville, AR. He won in 6.43s, improving on his personal best, breaking the facility record, and establishing the…
Read MoreJordan Anthony honored Saturday
Jordan Anthony honored Saturday Oops!! A Times writer erred on the date for the Jordan Anthony reception at Tylertown Baptist Church Family Life Center. The correct date is Saturday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m., rather than Friday, as printed in this week’s Times’. Tylertown welcomes its hometown hero, Jordan Anthony, at a reception in his…
Read MoreRising from the ashes…
Rising from the ashes… Destroyed by an early morning fire a couple of years ago, the historic FC&G depot’s location will soon be home to an all new Pit Stop convenience store. Construction got underway recently on the downtown retail location that features an all new lineup in addition to the familiar self service pumps,…
Read MoreMiss Hospitality tea set; applications due Feb. 25
Miss Hospitality tea set; applications due Feb. 25 Walthall’s 2026 Miss Hospitality selection tea will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Citizens Bank. Application forms can be picked up at any of the three banks in town and must be turned in by 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25. Among requirements, entrants must be a…
Read MoreSupervisors are exploring more efficiency for garbage pickup
Supervisors are exploring more efficiency for garbage pickup Supervisors are exploring the possibility of a more efficient way of garbage pickup using 95 gallon containers at each county residence, dividing the county into four quadrants, with trucks, equipped with automated side loader trucks with an automate4d arm to handle the container. Its based on GPS.…
Read MoreJordan Anthony Joins Jesse Owens in Legacy of Champions
Jordan Anthony Joins Jesse Owens in Legacy of Champions By Cathy Chance Harvey The year 2026 marks not only the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence but also the 100th anniversary of the national celebration of Black history. In February 1926 American historian and founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and…
Read MoreChange of date for Historical Society Meeting
Change of date for Historical Society Meeting By Cathy Chance Harvey Due to the Walthall County Public Library recently issuing notice of a change of policy that discontinues use of their meeting room after 5:30 p.m., the Walthall County Historical Society has re-scheduled its February meeting to Thursday, February 26, from 12 noon to 1…
Read MoreWalthall Republican Women to host meeting, Feb. 12
Walthall Republican Women to host meeting, Feb. 12 By Martha Sumrall Voters of Walthall County are facing two current issues: A Chancery Court Judge for our new judicial district and the probability of School Choice. The Walthall County Republican Women are providing you with an opportunity to meet and discuss these issues with State Rep.…
Read MoreJaubert, Pittman, McCaffrey awards presented
Jaubert, Pittman, McCaffrey awards presented Three countians were honored by the Walthall Chamber of Commerce Saturday night for their contributions to the community through their civic involvement and in educating students. The three were chosen by Chamber directors after nominations were turned in last year. Susan Bracey, 2025 Ilene Jaubert Award winner … The Ilene…
Read MoreRegister now for DYB; get 20% discount for early sign-up
Register now for DYB; get 20% discount for early sign-up Youth baseball is a long-time Walthall County tradition dating back to the mid-1950s when a group of men got together to form Walthall Little Boys Baseball. That was over 70 years ago. Today’s version of youth baseball is known as Diamond Youth Baseball and is…
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