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Boucherie returns March 23
The South Mississippi Boucherie welcomes both first-time and returning fans of pork barbecue as they return to Tylertown’s Southwest Events Center Saturday, March 23. “Let the Good Times Roll” sets the mood for the event, one of the first barbeque competitions of the year sanctioned by the Memphis Barbecue Network. Professionals and amateur cooking teams…
Read MoreElection results in next week’s paper
Results of Tuesday’s Democratic and Republican primary elections will appear in next week’s Times. Because the paper’s press deadline is Monday at noon, the Times is printed and on the streets prior to the close of the polls Tuesday. Next week’s paper will include the precinct results of balloting for both party primaries.
Read MoreRaffles underway to benefit Bourg family
There are two raffle fundraisers underway to benefit Pam and Telly Bourg and their baby Mary Lou. The first drawing will be for a chance to win a Stevens Model 301 410 gauge single shot turkey gun with choke, 2.5” or 3” shells, with red dot 1×30 scope For the second ticket, donated items will…
Read MoreCattlemen’s Rodeo is March 15, 16
Marion County Cattlemen’s Assn. 69th Annual Rodeo will be Friday, March 15, and Saturday, March 16, 7:30 each night, at the Columbia Exposition Center. Tickets at the gate are $12 for adults and $6 for children. Children 6 and under are free. Advanced tickets are available for purchase at Town and Country Feed, Barrett’s Garden…
Read MoreDaylight saving time returns March 10
Daylight saving time takes effect Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m. Most residents will opt for moving their clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night in order to be on time for Sunday activities. “Spring forward, fall back” is the phrase used to remind people how to set their clocks for the…
Read MorePrimary elections on March 12
The Democratic and Republican primary election takes place Tuesday, March 12. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Voters who qualify as absentee voters may cast their ballots at the circuit clerk’s office from 8-5 weekdays and from 8-noon Saturday. Voters must present identification. They will be asked which party ballot they…
Read MoreSchool board gives okay to repair on THS building damaged by storm
In order to save time and get operation back to normal with as little time loss as possible, the county school board gave their okay to repair and reconstruction of the one-time THS computer technology building, now used for alternative school. The building was heavily damaged by high winds that took the roof off the…
Read MoreTown’s Easter parade, egg hunt part of Boucherie weekend
Tylertown’s annual Easter parade and egg hunt and the South Mississippi Boucherie all take place the same weekend this year. Both the parade and hunt are open to children 10 and under. Organizers say both Chamber events are family activities and should complement one another. The parade begins Saturday, March 23, at 10 a.m. at…
Read MorePurina Chick Days at Walthall Co-op
Purina Chick Days will take place Friday, Feb. 23, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Walthall Co-op. Stop in to get your chicks and learn why Purina feed will enhance your flock. The first 25 customers to buy 5 or more chicks will receive $1 off poultry items.
Read MoreZetas Go Red community heart health event
The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Delta Alpha Upsilon Zeta Chapter will be having a community heart health event Saturday, Feb. 17, from 12 noon – 2 PM at Gaye Jordan Associates parking lot at 1737 Beulah Ave in Tylertown. Activities include heart health talks, line dancing, CPR demonstrations, blood pressure checks, Zumba and strength…
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