Area News
Prayer at the Square meeting Thursday
“Prayer at the Square” meets for the third month this Thursday, 5:30 p.m., at Centennial Square. A group of concerned volunteers have pledged to meet each third Thursday at Centennial Square to pray for Walthall County covering several points, including: •Salvation for all; •Healing for people in Walthall County–spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally; •Unity, peace…
Read MoreRegister 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 Monday, Oct. 31, at 4 p.m. at Centennial Square during the Townwide Halloween Party. Register at participating Chamber merchants where the Customer Appreciation poster is displayed. No purchase is required to register. Be…
Read MoreWalthall 4-H needs volunteers
By Adam Barrilleaux Walthall Extension Agent 4-H is America’s largest youth development organization with nearly six million members in the U.S. 4-H believes in the potential of all young people and strives to support their development. The traditional rural participants of 4-H comprise 2.6 million of all club membership while roughly 3.6 million members come…
Read MoreOverdose Awareness Day to be observed Aug. 31
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is a global event held Aug. 31 each year to remember those gone too soon from overdose deaths Southwest Mississippi Mental Health Complex is observing Overdose Awareness Day, Wednesday, Aug. 31, with a Candlelight Vigil from 5-6:30 pm. at its office at 219 Ball Avenue, according to a Times advertisement…
Read MoreStinson Automotive now open
Stinson Automotive collision Center has opened at 110 Beulah Avenue. Now set up in the former location where his grandfather, the late Charles Ray Stinson, had his business, Jay Stinson has moved his shop from home to town. More room, bigger quarters means better service to his customers. Jay and Benny Gulliory have a combined…
Read MoreAug. 27 2nd annual car show comes to Jayess
The Jayess Sunset Jubilee 2nd annual open car show is Saturday, Aug. 27, 4-8 p.m. at 584 Woody Road, Jayess. Presented by the Jayess CrossRoad Cruisers, the show benefits the Refuge. All vehicles welcome–even golf carts. Kids can enter bikes, scooters, tricycles, 12 volt battery operated vehicles and more Lots of awards are being given,…
Read MoreFree at-home COVID-19 tests available at health department
Free at-home COVID-19 tests are available at all Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) county health departments. Each family can receive eight tests (four packages) of BinaxNOW antigen rapid self-tests per month. No doctor’s note or documentation of any kind is necessary. These tests are not for resale. Tests may be picked up without an…
Read MoreReward upped: $1000 for info on recent crimes
A $1000 Crimestoppers reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals involved in at least four auto burglaries in the area and the theft of pistols from Tylertown Sports Center. All the incidents have occurred over the past few weeks. Police have posted photos on Facebook of…
Read MoreMonkeypox case identified
Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting its first case of Monkeypox in a Mississippi resident. The specimen was tested at the Mississippi State Department of Health Public Health Laboratory. An investigation to identify persons who may have encountered the patient while they were infectious is ongoing. Development (incubation) of the disease after…
Read MoreSoil and water work group meeting
The Walthall County Soil and Water Conservation District, in cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will host a local work group meeting to discuss the FY 2023 Farm Bill Programs. The local work group includes representatives from cooperating federal, state and local agencies, conservation organizations and the public to determine natural resource issues…
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