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Wildcats outmatched by Stringer
Salem lost against Stringer back in September of 2020, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Wildcats were outmatched by the Red Devils and fell 52-12. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 44-6. Several Wildcats players turned in solid…
Read MoreSupervisors okay new budget Friday after flack at previous public hearing
Supervisors approved a record county budget and okayed a 2-mill increase in the tax levy Friday. The new budget takes effect Oct.1. Friday’s vote followed a somewhat spirited public hearing the previous Tuesday as the board heard comments from several residents, mostly all critical of the board’s calling for the increase. The budget passed Friday…
Read MoreHit and run leads to charges
Police have charged a Tylertown man with leaving the scene of an injury-causing accident after a Sept. 10 incident on Georgia Avenue sent a 7-year-old to University Medical Center’s Batson Childrens Hospital. Jamarcus Garrett, 18, was charged after the 6:32 p.m. accident. The victim was listed with critical injuries at Jackson. Police Chief Jordan Hill…
Read MoreArrested and jailed
A woman has been jailed following an indictment for first degree murder resulting from a March 13 car wreck south of Dillon’s Bridge in which a passenger in her vehicle was killed as they fled law enforcement. Sara Elizabeth Edmonds is charged after fleeing from authorities in Pike County, leading them on a chase through…
Read MoreChiefs overpower East Marion
In Friday’s non-league bout, the Tylertown Chiefs crushed the visiting East Marion Eagles 54-16. With the win, Tylertown advances its record to 2-1 on the season. The Chiefs travel to Harrison Central to battle the Red Rebels in a non-league contest on Friday. The Red Rebels enter the contest with a record of 1-2. Harrison…
Read MoreWildcats make it 3-0 after 30-12 victory over Richton
Salem,s Wildcats kept their perfect season alive Friday with a 30-12 victory over the Richton Rebels. For the Wildcats, this counts as revenge for the 50-22 win the Rebels walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2022. Salem scored first after a pass interception with 8:28 in the…
Read MoreOfficials investigate alleged abuse of special ed student
The school district has confirmed an investigation of a teacher allegedly “popping” a special education student who apparently stood up in class and failed to sit down when told. Superintendent of Education Dr. Bradley Brumfield said officials opened an investigation after being made aware of the incident the first of last week. He confirmed the…
Read MoreCome-from-behind 40-36 final moments win for ’Cats
Just like a good book or movie, Salem’s 40-36 victory over 2A Wilkinson County last week was filled with plenty of drama and excitement. The handful of fans that filed out of the stadium for an early start home missed the final minutes as the Wildcats made up their deficit, then went on to hold…
Read MoreWildcats end long-term losses; score 36-20 win over McLaurin
Salem’s Wildcats hit pay-dirt opening the 2025-26 football season Aug. 29 with a 36-20 on the road defeat of McLaurin. After their away win at Florence, the Wildcats were to face 2A Wilkinson County Friday night at The Swamp. For Salem the Wildcat win is the first for second year head coach William Frazier who…
Read MoreChiefs post 35-13 win over Lawrence Co.
The Tylertown Chiefs hit the road again last Friday, but this time the results were much different than the loss to McComb in the season opener. It was as if a different ball team was on the field as the Chiefs ended the game winning 35-13 over the Lawrence County Cougars. The Chiefs scored early,…
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