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Boucherie weekend is here; teams start set-up Friday

It’s early in the season for Memphis Barbeque Network sanctioned competitions, and this weekend the third location on the tour is Tylertown’s Southwest Events Center as championship competitors get an early start on amassing points to add to their total scores and a shot at the MBN championship. “That puts us in a good position,”…

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Town’s Easter parade, egg hunt set for this weekend

Tylertown’s annual Easter parade and egg hunt open to children 10 and under will again take place this Saturday, a week prior to Easter The parade begins this Saturday, 10 a.m. at Centennial Square, downtown, as families accompany their children to the square to participate in activities, games and crafts, plus enjoy cookies and milk.…

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Low turnout for party primaries

To no one’s surprise, low voter turnout indicated an expected lack of interest on the part of voters taking part in the March 12 Democrat and Republican primaries Only 510 voters turned out in Walthall County to vote in the Democratic primary, not surprising since the party fielded only two candidates, Joe Biden for president…

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Boucherie returns March 23

The South Mississippi Boucherie welcomes both first-time and returning fans of pork barbecue as they return to Tylertown’s Southwest Events Center Saturday, March 23. “Let the Good Times Roll” sets the mood for the event, one of the first barbeque competitions of the year sanctioned by the Memphis Barbecue Network. Professionals and amateur cooking teams…

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Election results in next week’s paper

Results of Tuesday’s Democratic and Republican primary elections will appear in next week’s Times. Because the paper’s press deadline is Monday at noon, the Times is printed and on the streets prior to the close of the polls Tuesday. Next week’s paper will include the precinct results of balloting for both party primaries.

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Raffles underway to benefit Bourg family

There are two raffle fundraisers underway to benefit Pam and Telly Bourg and their baby Mary Lou. The first drawing will be for a chance to win a Stevens Model 301 410 gauge single shot turkey gun with choke, 2.5” or 3” shells, with red dot 1×30 scope For the second ticket, donated items will…

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Cattlemen’s Rodeo is March 15, 16

Marion County Cattlemen’s Assn. 69th Annual Rodeo will be Friday, March 15, and Saturday, March 16, 7:30 each night, at the Columbia Exposition Center. Tickets at the gate are $12 for adults and $6 for children. Children 6 and under are free. Advanced tickets are available for purchase at Town and Country Feed, Barrett’s Garden…

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Daylight saving time returns March 10

Daylight saving time takes effect Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m. Most residents will opt for moving their clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night in order to be on time for Sunday activities. “Spring forward, fall back” is the phrase used to remind people how to set their clocks for the…

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Primary elections on March 12

The Democratic and Republican primary election takes place Tuesday, March 12. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Voters who qualify as absentee voters may cast their ballots at the circuit clerk’s office from 8-5 weekdays and from 8-noon Saturday. Voters must present identification. They will be asked which party ballot they…

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School board gives okay to repair on THS building damaged by storm

In order to save time and get operation back to normal with as little time loss as possible, the county school board gave their okay to repair and reconstruction of the one-time THS computer technology building, now used for alternative school. The building was heavily damaged by high winds that took the roof off the…

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