Area News
Save the Date: China Grove Homecoming
Save the Date: China Grove Homecoming By Cathy C. Harvey Please mark your calendars for the annual China Grove Homecoming, taking place on Sunday, April 19. The worship service begins at 11:00 a.m. and will be followed by dinner on the grounds. Everyone is welcome!
Read MoreMt. Canaan M.B. will have Women’s Day Sunday, April 12
Mt. Canaan M.B. will have Women’s Day Sunday, April 12 Mt. Canaan M. B. Church will have their Women’s Day, Sunday, April 12, at 12 p.m. The theme is: “Unity and Diversity in One Body.” (I Corinthians 12:12) Guest speaker will be Minister Sandra Smith of East Fernwood M.B. Church. Pastor of Mt. Canaan Missionary…
Read MoreNew Hope Church to have Student Revival April 18, 19
New Hope Church to have Student Revival April 18, 19 New Hope Baptist Church, Foxworth, will have a Student Revival “Live Full”, Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., with services beginning at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Revival Pastor, Bro. Wes Register, Senior Pastor at Crosspoint Community Church, Hattiesburg.…
Read MoreHistorical Society Named Most Outstanding in Mississippi
Historical Society Named Most Outstanding in Mississippi By Cathy Chance Harvey The Mississippi Historical Society (MHS), founded in 1858 and headquartered in Jackson, MS, has recognized the Walthall County Historical Society (WCHS) as Most Outstanding Local Historical Society in the state of Mississippi for 2026. The award was presented to Dr. Cathy Chance Harvey, President,…
Read MoreWere you ever a ‘Blue Devil?’ Annual reunion is April 11
Were you ever a ‘Blue Devil?’ Annual reunion is April 11 If you attended Tylertown High School during the “Blue Devil” years, the Blue Devil Reunion is April 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Southwest Events Center. The reunion includes lunch, catered by Jolimar at Summit, while desert is catered by McElveen’s Fish and…
Read MoreWalthall’s 2026 Miss Hospitality named
Walthall’s 2026 Miss Hospitality named The county has a new Miss Hospitality, chosen by an independent panel of judges at a selection tea Saturday. She is Kyndal Blackwell, and will serve as the county’s goodwill ambassador at local events including the Dairy Festival, Easter parade and egg hunt, Christmas events, Chamber banquet and more. She…
Read MoreJordan Anthony Claims First National Title as Pro
Jordan Anthony Claims First National Title as Pro By Cathy Chance Harvey Jordan Anthony, 2022 Tylertown High School graduate and 2025 NCAA 60m and 100m champion, claimed his first national title as a pro, winning the 60m at the USA Track and Field Indoor Championships in Staten Island, New York, on Sunday, March 1. Anthony…
Read MoreAmerican Legion Post 120 to have recruitment meeting
American Legion Post 120 to have recruitment meeting American Legion Post 120 will have a recruitment meeting, Saturday, Feb. 28, at 10 a.m., at 398 Oak Grove Rd, Tylertown. This meeting is for Veterans, military members active and non-active with honorable discharge, including family members of veterans, mothers, spouses, daughters and granddaughters. Guest speaker will…
Read MoreAmerican Legion Smoked Chicken fundraiser, March 6
American Legion Smoked Chicken fundraiser, March 6 American Legion Post 56 will have their smoked chicken plate fundraiser, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the American Legion hut on Purple Heart Loop. Plates are $12 each and include 1/4 smoked chicken, with two sides and cake. Tickets are available from any American…
Read MoreMount Bethel MB Church has gospel singing, Sunday March 1
Mount Bethel MB Church has gospel singing, Sunday March 1 Mount Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 6 Mount Bethel Loop, Sandy Hook, will have a Gospel Singing, Sunday, March 1, at 4 p.m. Featured groups will be Ray and Revelation from Hopkins, SC, and Purpose from Waynesboro, MS. Free admission to the public. For more information…
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