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Board hears city engineer, okays school zone signage
Streets bordering Tylertown Elementary School will soon carry signage, painted lanes and specifically designated parking areas, along with caution lights to control traffic flow and direct parents dropping off and picking up students. Aldermen gave the go ahead for the project after hearing from Jeff Dungan, the city engineer, and his recommendations. Dungan’s engineering firm…
Read MoreTown’s Halloween party returns
For most people, October is something of a precursor to the holiday season. Businesses and some homeowners go all-out with Halloween and fall decor. Pumpkins, hay bales, corn, and cane stalks are set up in Centennial Square, in the median in front of the courthouse as well as in planters and green spaces around town.…
Read MoreBreast Cancer awareness
Breast Cancer awareness One of Tylertown Police Department’s patrol cars carries a special striping package as a reminder that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Police Chief Jordan Hill, City Clerk Aquaria McCray and Sgt. Rick Guy show the patrol car with its additional graphics showing the department’s support, making people aware of breast cancer…
Read MoreCounty property tax revisited
Last week’s tax story in The Times contains erroneous information and obviously incorrect totals. It was written over a weekend, late at night. The Times writer, not wanting to disturb anyone, settled on an internet article and an included formula to figure ad valorem taxes. He really should have known better. He’s been burned before…
Read MoreVeterans “meet and greet” Saturday, Sept. 27 set
Saturday, Sept. 27, at 10 a.m. the American Legion Post 56 will host a Meet and Greet for all Veterans at the American Legion Hut at 805 Morse Avenue on Purple Heart Loop. Donuts and coffee will be provided. “Veterans are a band of brothers that have common ideas and concerns. It is our belief…
Read MoreTHS Chiefs get by Harrison Central
Tylertown proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 38) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They slipped by the Harrison Central Red Rebels 13-12. Winning may never get old, but the Chiefs sure are getting used to it with their third in a row. Tylertown’s victory…
Read MoreWildcats outmatched by Stringer
Salem lost against Stringer back in September of 2020, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Wildcats were outmatched by the Red Devils and fell 52-12. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 44-6. Several Wildcats players turned in solid…
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