Area News
‘Lights out’ as mid-week storms damage power grid
Last week’s severe weather event encompassing several counties in Southwest Mississippi, including Walthall, did not amount to much in the way of damage, according to the county’s emergency operations director, Royce McKee. In anticipation of a severe weather event forecast by the weather service, schools in Walthall and surrounding counties shut down. Walthall students got…
Read MoreHigh-speed fiber internet for rural Walthall getting closer
Indoor plumbing, radio, electricity, telephones, television. In the not so distant past these were considered as luxuries in many households, although now they are viewed as necessities. Today internet access is considered necessary in business, government, education and in one’s personal life, as well. Rural residents have been left behind when it comes to broad-band…
Read MoreJeff Bates at Hidden Springs this Saturday
Jeff Bates will be performing at Hidden Springs RV Resort Saturday, April 13, at 7PM. Tickets are now available and can be purchased in advance by calling 601-876-4151. Tickets are $20. If you are camping on the grounds it’s free.
Read MoreStage Band to perform April 11-14
“Broadway & Blockbusters,” the Southwest Community College Stage Band spring show will be presented April 11-14 at the Hurst Auditorium on the SMCC Campus. April 11-13 show times are at 7 p.m. nightly, while there is a 2 p.m. matinee performance April 14. The performances are free to the public.
Read MoreApril 1 last day to RSVP for All Blue Devils reunion
By Brenda Laird If you were ever a Tylertown Blue Devil, this article is for you! Please join our Tylertown Blue Devils Facebook Group. In order to become a member, you must meet the criteria and agree to the rules. To those of you who previously submitted your request and were denied, please apply again…
Read MoreWelcome Home Vietnam Vets this Saturday
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans event: Remembering our Vietnam Veterans is this Saturday, March 30, at 12 noon at Harvest Time Guesthouse, 413 Hwy 98 West, Tylertown. No registration required. All veterans are welcome. For more information contact Alice Richmond at 601-876-3634 or email: [email protected] Special Guest: American Legion District 7 Commander Brigadier General Retired Bobby…
Read MoreChange in homestead? April 1 is deadline
If you had a change in your homestead exemption status in 2023, you’ll need to sign a new homestead exemption form by April 1, says tax assessor collector Carla Johnson. Property owners with any of these changes last year should come by the tax assessor-collector’s office in the courthouse to sign a new homestead form:…
Read MoreBoucherie weekend is here; teams start set-up Friday
It’s early in the season for Memphis Barbeque Network sanctioned competitions, and this weekend the third location on the tour is Tylertown’s Southwest Events Center as championship competitors get an early start on amassing points to add to their total scores and a shot at the MBN championship. “That puts us in a good position,”…
Read MoreTown’s Easter parade, egg hunt set for this weekend
Tylertown’s annual Easter parade and egg hunt open to children 10 and under will again take place this Saturday, a week prior to Easter The parade begins this Saturday, 10 a.m. at Centennial Square, downtown, as families accompany their children to the square to participate in activities, games and crafts, plus enjoy cookies and milk.…
Read MoreLow turnout for party primaries
To no one’s surprise, low voter turnout indicated an expected lack of interest on the part of voters taking part in the March 12 Democrat and Republican primaries Only 510 voters turned out in Walthall County to vote in the Democratic primary, not surprising since the party fielded only two candidates, Joe Biden for president…
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