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Christmas Adopt-a-Family annual listing
Christmas Adopt-a-Family annual listing The listing of the annual Adopt-a-Family needy children at Christmas has 36 applicants, at this time, with more families to be added. These families have been screened and approved by the Adopt-a-Family committee. Please join together with family, friends, civic groups, church groups etc and help make Christmas possible for one…
Read MoreChristmas parade brings Santa to town Dec. 2
Christmas parade brings Santa to town Dec. 2 The Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade committee is seeking entries for the annual Christmas parade, Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. “We’re looking forward to another successful parade this year. Our parade is oriented to families and children. We have a big turnout every year of both…
Read MoreSalem 2nd in district, meet Lumberton in playoffs
It was a proper cat-fight when Salem took on Bogue Chitto on Thursday. The Wildcats were beaten by the Bobcats 45-14. The Wildcats have struggled against the Bobcats recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup. Although Salem took the loss, they still got scores from Jamyen Watler and Jayden Sanders. Salem’s defeat…
Read MoreChiefs show heart in tough battle against Presbyterian Christian in Hattiesburg
By Bralon Slocum The Tylertown Chiefs gave it their all but came up short against Presbyterian Christian, falling 33–14 in a hard-fought game on Friday night. Despite the loss, the Chiefs displayed resilience and offensive firepower throughout the contest. Quarterback Keonnis Davis led the way for Tylertown, completing 22 of 33 passes for 267 yards…
Read MoreSnowflake Memorial, honorariums available
Snowflakes are planned as this year’s honorarium/memorial display for Christmas in the Park, Tylertown’s long-running holiday attraction at Holmes Water Park. The honorarium/memorial display gives friends and families a way to recognize their loved ones through the purchase of a display. The memorial/honorarium displays are available by contacting Alisa Leggett at Tylertown Insurance. The display…
Read MoreTown finalizes 2024-25 amended budget
Aldermen okayed a series of budget amendments to the 2024-2025 town budget, consisting of decreasing the budget on several line items, moving the funds to increase line items in other categories in order that income will match expenses. Money was taken from areas showing a surplus and moved to areas in order to balance last…
Read More’25 Ornament on sale this week
The 2025 Christmas in the Park ornament goes on sale this week at local banks and The Tylertown Times. Available for $15, this the 25th in a series of collectible ornaments. The Christmas in the Park board of directors began issuing the ornaments as an addition to the annual light display a few years after…
Read MoreFood pantry needs donations
The Walthall County Food Pantry has been inundated with people needing food. Dinan Baptist Church and Tylertown Baptist Church accept donations for the food pantry; monetary donations can be made at Trustmark Bank. Now is a great time to donate, “everything is needed, but especially spaghetti sauce, pasta, rice, ramen noodles, mac and cheese, soup,…
Read MoreVeterans “meet and greet” 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25
Veterans “meet and greet” 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 from 7 a.m. to 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. “All veterans are invited,” said Joe Pope,…
Read MoreDaylight saving time ends Nov. 1
Daylight saving time will end on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at 2 a.m. The primary purpose of daylight-saving time is to better utilize natural daylight and conserve energy. Efforts to make daylight saving time permanent have not advanced in Congress. So, to be on time for Sunday activities, set your clocks back one hour before…
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