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It’s an event people anticipate year ‘round, and attracts folks from all over. The sidewalk sale at Kalencom Factory Outlet takes place Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The annual sale attracts buyers from all over the region looking to take advantage of the lowest prices ever for both themselves or for holiday gift…

Voters return to the polls for a third time this year, this time to select final choices among local candidates, while candidates for state office may find themselves in a runoff after Tuesday’s balloting, according to a new state law. Countians will be returning to a paper ballot, coloring the oval next to their selection…

Absentee voting continues in the circuit clerk’s office through Saturday at 12 noon. The office is open from 8-5 weekdays and this Saturday from 8-12 for those wishing to vote absentee in the office. As of Monday morning, about 250 absentee voters had cast ballots. Voters 65 and over are eligible to vote absentee if…

This weekend most of the nation “falls back” an hour as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end. The changeover actually takes place at 2 a.m. Sunday morning, but most will opt for setting their clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night.

Annual Walthall Chamber of Commerce civic awards nominations forms are available at main offices of the three banks in town or The Tylertown Times to be returned by Oct. 31. The forms can be returned to the banks or The Times. They can also be returned by mail to Walthall Chamber of Commerce, P. O.…

Candy canes are planned as this year’s honorarium/memorial display for Christmas in the Park, Tylertown’s long-running holiday attraction at Holmes Water Park. The honorarium/memorial display gives friends and families a way to recognize their loved ones through the purchase of a display. The memorial/honorarium displays are available by contacting Alisa Leggett at Tylertown Insurance. The…

There will be a Veterans Day celebration honoring veterans and their families Sunday, Nov. 5, at 4 PM at Southwest Events Center. The guest speaker will be Major General Augustus L. Collins, U.S. Army (Ret.) and CEO of Minact Inc. For more information contact Alice Richmond at 601-876-3634, Commander Clifton Pop Carr at 601-876-8762, Commander…