Area News
Crimestoppers spearheading drive for lightweight body armor
Sheriff’s investigators say the county is seeing a rise in gang activity and they’re not equipped to meet the threat head-on. Since the budget is set for the next year, the department is attempting to raise funds for three vests for use by investigators, who will also double as members of an area task force…
Read MoreHidden Springs has meet, greet candidates set for Tuesday, Oct. 3
Hidden Springs RV Resort is hosting a “Meet and Greet” on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 6PM at the Event Center in Hidden Springs RV Resort. Since Hidden Springs RV Resort is in District 1, all candidates running for public office in District 1, Walthall County are encouraged to attend. All candidates running countywide are invited.…
Read MoreWalthall livestock producers are eligible for Livestock Forage Program
Livestock producers in several Mississippi Counties are faced with challenging times as a portion of our state now suffers from extreme drought conditions. During such times, livestock producers often are forced to provide supplemental feed because of the lack of available forage, or they are forced to reduce their herd size due to increased feeding…
Read MoreCounty faces increased gang activity; officers asking for updated vests
Law enforcement is attempting to organize a multi-county force to combat an increasing gang problem in the area that’s been on the rise, especially over the last couple years, Rotary members learned recently. Sheriff’s investigator Justin Dyar said to adequately equip local officers in combatting local gangs, they’re asking for voluntary donations on the part…
Read MoreBroadband work to begin in fall
By April Sowell Enterprise-Journal A representative of a communications company that received federal money to provide broadband internet service to rural Southwest Mississippi recently told residents and local officials that work would begin in the fall and would take three to four years to complete. Conexon co-owner Jonathan Chambers hosted a meeting month at Southwest…
Read MoreWalthall County reaches D4 exceptional drought
Livestock owners in Walthall County are eligible to apply for 2023 Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) benefits on summer pasture acreage for grazing that have occurred from losses due to extreme drought the County is currently suffering at their local USDA Farm Service Agency office in Tylertown. Walthall County received a D4 Exceptional drought designation…
Read MoreForestry commission urges caution, compliance with burn ban guidelines
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) urges Mississippians to take necessary precautions and follow burn ban guidelines to prevent further wildfires. Despite a few isolated showers and storms, the state is still experiencing a drought, making it more susceptible to wildfires. With Labor Day approaching, it is crucial to be cautious and refrain from any unnecessary…
Read MoreDemocratic primary runoff decides two county posts
The Aug. 29 Democratic runoff settled two county races, and since neither of the winners faces opposition in the November general election, their wins are tantamount to victory as both will assume their offices on Jan. 2, 2024. Billy Bridges upset sitting supervisor, Lloyd Bullock, 290-231, to win election to the fifth district supervisor’s slot.…
Read More“Purple for Payton” on Sept. 16 at Tylertown arena
By Kim Wall Payton Elizabeth Strain was a beautiful young cowgirl who lost her life due to a tragic ATV accident Aug. 20. She was the 12-year-old daughter of James and Katie Keffer Strain of Bush. Payton loved barrel racing. Payton and her horse, Jack, had competed in speed events at Tylertown Horseman’s Assn. Purple…
Read MoreCub Scout sign up Thursday
Cub Scout Pack 138 Scout Night Sign-up is at Tylertown Baptist Church on Thursday, Aug. 31, from 6-7pm in the Family Life Center. Pack 138 is a Family Pack with Dens for boys and girls Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Registration fee is $30 to join. Contact Andy Dillon at 601-303-0573 or by email at AndyDillon@me.com…
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