Area News
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 MoreWildcats score 40-6 win over DC
Salem’s game the previous week was a loss, but they didn’t let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew pat Discovery Christian 40-6. The matchup marked the Wildcats’ most dominant victory of the season. Salem’s win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Discovery Christian, their defeat was their fourth straight at home,…
Read MoreChiefs Stumble in District Opener, Fall to Rival West Marion in Close Battle 34-35
By Bralon Slocum Quarterback Keonnis Davis led the Chiefs’ offense with a stellar performance, completing 20 of 29 passes for 372 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 1 interception, while also adding 83 rushing yards on 11 carries. Davis’ poise in the pocket and ability to extend plays with his legs kept Tylertown’s offense moving throughout the…
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 MoreWalthall County Republican Women meeting Oct. 6
Congressman Michael Guest, will come talk to the citizens of Tylertown on Monday Oct. 6, at Calvary Temple Pentecostal Church, 5 MS Hwy 48 W., Tylertown. The Walthall County Republican Party will have a short meeting at 5:15pm to 5:30pm. From 5:30pm to 6pm enjoy food and refreshments, then at 6pm Walthall Republican Women will…
Read MoreWalthall County Friends of the Library October meeting
The Walthall County Friends October meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 14, at noon. Annual membership is $15, and we have reduced our regular meeting price to $10 for October until May 2026 to try to increase our membership. We do not have any fundraisers, and we do help with a lot of things for the…
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…
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