Area News

A number of Tylertown stores are taking part in Friday’s townwide holiday sale. Storeowners have compiled a big selection of Christmas gifting ideas chosen especially for the Christmas season at attractive prices. Each year the Chamber of local stores cooperate by displaying all new gift ideas suitable for everyone in the family. Many stores are…

Investigators continue gathering evidence into a mass shooting at a Nov. 16 party that resulted in the death of 23-year-old Laurion Magee, and the wounding of at least three others. Chief Deputy Toney Rushing said the sheriff’s office is still tracking down and interviewing those who attended the gathering of several hundred in an open…

A woman was killed during a shooting at a party in Walthall County just prior to midnight Saturday. Sheriff Kyle Breland said a party was underway on Sunlight Church Road when a gunfight broke out and multiple shots were fired. In addition to the deceased, Breland said at least three others were injured by gunfire.…

Many Tylertown stores are offering special gift pricing, some are offering light refreshments and others plan to remain open until 7 this Thursday for the town’s Holiday Open House. Local businesses are cooperating with the Walthall Chamber of Commerce Thursday, allowing holiday shoppers an early look at what is available from hometown stores. Participating businesses…

Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the Christmas Bazaar and Wagon Rides, happening on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22-23, at the Southwest Events Center. This annual event promises a weekend full of holiday shopping, craftsmanship, and family-friendly fun. The Bazaar will be open from 3-9 p.m. on both days, offering a variety…

Tylertown’s long-running holiday light show marks its 26th season this year as the town’s 40+ acre park, located on the east bank of Magee’s Creek Christmas in the Park opens on Thanksgiving Eve with a one-time walking tourWednesday, Nov. 27 from 6-9 p.m. Admission for the walking tour is $5 per adult, children 12 and…

Union Baptist Church sponsors its live Nativity drive-through every Christmas season. The scenes, accompanied by a narrative at each scene, spells out the story of Christmas, as outlined in the Bible. The long-running church project involves practically the whole church membership in some capacity, from building and maintaining sets to acting in the scenes, directing…

Autopsy results were received last Thursday in the death of a three-year-old infant almost three months ago at a local daycare center. Coroner Chris Blackwell said the death of Ace Holloway Pounds was ruled as the result of environmental hyperthermia by the state medical examiner. Death caused by environmental hyperthermia (fatal heat stroke) is a…