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Conexon Connect to host community broadband update
Conexon Connect is excited to host a community event on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Southwest Mississippi Community College. This event offers residents a chance to discuss with broadband experts and community leaders the forward progress and future of high-speed internet access in rural Mississippi. The event will also showcase the availability and benefits of…
Read MoreSupervisors call for burn ban
County supervisors called for an end to outdoor burning last week following a frequent by the volunteer fire departments that serve the five supervisor districts in the county. Board of supervisors president Doug Popwell said the board issued the halt to open flame burning outdoors after county fire department coordinator Jimmy Boyd said the likelihood…
Read MoreGen. Ginn to speak at Nov. 10 event honoring veterans
Major General Bobby M. Ginn Jr. will be the featured speaker at the “Honoring Our Veterans program, Sunday, Nov. 10, 4 p.m., at Southwest Events Center. Gen. Ginn, a Tylertown native, is the adjutant general of the Mississippi National Guard—both the state Army and Air Guard, having been appointed earlier this year by Gov. Tate…
Read MoreRegister now for Customer Appreciation drawing
Register now for Customer Appreciation drawing The Walthall Chamber of Commerce Customer Appreciation registration is underway at participating Tylertown merchants. As is custom, the prize drawing takes place Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 4 p.m. at Centennial Square during the Townwide Halloween Party. Register at participating merchants where the Customer Appreciation poster is displayed. No purchase…
Read MoreJudgement House production of ‘Words’ begins Oct. 27
Judgement House returns to Tylertown Baptist Church this year with the production of “Words.” The walk-through dramas are being presented Sunday and Monday, Oct. 27-28; Wednesday and Thursday, Oct.30-31; and Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2-3. The presentation is open from 6-8 p.m. weeknights; 4-9 p.m. weekends. Director Kristy Laird says she is looking for anyone…
Read MoreCounty youth fishing rodeo Oct. 12, pond on Hwy. 24 E.
All true fishermen live by an old saying: “Any day’s a great day to go fishing!” Saturday, Oct. 12, is a great day for fishing in Walthall County, as that’s the day of the Scenic Rivers Alliance/ Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Youth Fishing Rodeo. It takes place from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at…
Read MoreTownwide Halloween party set for Oct. 31
The town’s annual Halloween Party takes place Thursday, Oct. 31, from 3-5 p.m. as kids–under 10–visit participating businesses for Halloween treats after school. Both kids and adults get in the act as many store owners and employees costume for the day, then hand out the treats after school as the little goblins visit the stores.…
Read MoreYouth fishing event is Oct. 12
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Cast a Pole event for children ages 15 and under is Saturday, Oct. 12, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 281 Old Hwy 24 E. in Tylertown. Pond is on site, and restrooms are available. Bring bait, tackle and fish strings. For more info call 601-684-7661. Pre-register at…
Read MoreJudgement House planning meeting
There will be a Judgement House planning meeting at Tylertown Baptist Church Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 6pm. “If you have a part already, please be at this meeting. If you are interested in a part, please be at this meeting. We still need many volunteers,” a spokesman said. Parts still needed at press time included:…
Read MoreHistorical Society meets September 17
By Cathy Chance Harvey The Walthall County Historical Society will hold its fall kick-off meeting Tuesday, September 17, at 5:00 p.m. in the Walthall County Public Library. Our featured speaker is William “Brother” Rogers who will give a talk entitled “Learning Mississippi History through Historical Markers.” Brother Rogers is the state historian at the Mississippi…
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