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Entertainment lineup at this year’s festival
The Dairy Festival entertainment lineup includes many traditional performers who have graced the festival stage in the past. Mae Woodard opens things up at 9:15 a.m. An accomplished artist, she is best known for her Patsy Cline tribute segment. She’ll be back periodically throughout the day at 11 a.m. Lou Ellen Stout, daughter of Circuit…
Read MoreSpring Fling registration is underway
Registration is underway at participating merchants for the annual Spring Fling giveaway. Register now through the June 4 Dairy Festival. The drawing will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the Dairy Festival stage. Register at these participating merchants displaying the Spring Fling poster: Jones Furniture, grand prize, La-Z-Boy recliner; WTYL, three country CDs; The Tylertown…
Read MoreCompetition results of 2nd annual South Miss. Boucherie BBQ festival
Tylertown finally got its crack at a full-bore Boucherie this year after getting off to an abbreviated start last year after running into postponements and delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year with triple the contestants on hand in both amateur and professional divisions, the two-day event went off without a hitch. Teams began…
Read MoreSecond Boucherie Friday, Saturday at Events Center
Memphis Barbeque Network (MBN) kicks off its season of sanctioned competitions this weekend at Southwest Events Center at Tylertown’s 2nd annual South Mississippi Boucherie. Members of the Boucherie planning committee were on hand last week to erect a banner at the downtown Market Max, corner of Old Hwy. 98 and Hwy. 48 East not far…
Read MoreDYB season kickoff
Walthall Dixie Youth baseball kicks off its 2022 season Saturday, April 2, at Holmes Water Park. All teams are set to play opening day with the first game starting at 9 a.m. Team pictures will also be taken on opening day. A schedule of game times and times for team photos will be handed out…
Read MoreShowing two hit features
Marion Theatre will continue the showing of “The Batman” and presents “The Lost City”, starring Sandra Bullock and Tatum Channing. For showing times, go to www.moviesatthemarion.com
Read MoreVietnam War Veterans Day observance Saturday
Tylertown and Walthall County will observe the sacrifices of Vietnam veterans Saturday, March 26, 12 noon, at Harvest Time Guest House, in advance of the actual observance of Vietnam Veterans Day Tuesday March 29. “No formal program is planned this year, only a time and place for Vietnam veterans to meet, gather and share experiences,…
Read MoreCardioWorld 5K/Fun Run is part of Boucherie’s family events
The weekend of March 25-26 the South Mississippi Boucherie comes to Southwest Events Center. The second barbeque competition kicks off Friday as barbeque teams check in to begin set-up and cooking for Saturday’s final judging. Sanctioned by the Memphis Barbeque Network, last year’s initial event was downsized because of COVID, but this year look for…
Read MoreDaylight saving time returns March 13
Daylight saving time takes effect Sunday, March 13, 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…
Read MoreDeadline to file if homestead changed
County residents who experienced a change in homestead status last year will need to file a new application for homestead exemption by Thursday, March 31`. Otherwise, citizens who have a valid 2021 application for homestead exemption on file at the tax assessor-collector’s office are automatically signed up for 2022 unless one of these changes occurred:…
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