Area News
New bypass Market Max nears completion on Plaza Drive
Tylertown’s new Market Max location on Plaza Drive at the Hwy. 98-Hwy. 583 intersection continues to take shape as workers put the finishing touches on the outside of the building. The company says the new building will be equipped with the latest conveniences, including a deli, and plans to open as soon as all the…
Read MoreBusinesses use creative measures to serve customers yet be safe
Area businesses deemed essential are coping with the coronavirus health crisis. Two local pharmacies are coping with coronavirus while still serving their customers. Brumfield Drugs, has closed the store’s lobby to customers as a precaution against spreading the disease. However, the store is open daily for business taking prescriptions and refills electronically and by telephone.…
Read MoreBlackwell’s A/C & Heating named Rheem ‘Platinum Dealer’
Derek Blackwell was on hand recently as Blackwell A/C and Heating was recognized as a Platinum Dealer for exceptional sales of Rheem heating and cooling products in 2019, receiving a plaque from Southern Pipe & Supply. Blackwell is a longtime dealer in Rheem heating and cooling units, specializing in sales, installation and service. From left,…
Read MoreLooks forward to caring for grandchild, travel after 40 years working at hospital
Everyone looks forward to that time when they can forgo the usual day-to-day routine and do what they want. For Paulette Johnson that chance came recently when she retired after 40 years as a pharmacist at Walthall General Hospital, most of that time spent as director of pharmacy. She went into pharmacy because she was…
Read MoreBells to toll statewide at 6 p.m. daily
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann started the idea and it’s picked up by the governor and others…ringing church bells at 6 p.m. daily to honor health care workers and others who are on the front lines battling COVID-19. One of Tylertown’s landmarks, the old bell at Tylertown United Methodist Church, is one of those set to…
Read MoreJanice Brock gets National DAR Award
By Janice Fortenberry Janice Brock of Tylertown recently received a prestigious award from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, namely the Historic Preservation Recognition Award. The award is given to individuals who have done remarkable work at the community level to preserve history. This award recognizes achievements in all areas of historic preservation…
Read MoreMarket Max’s bypass location closed for new building
Market Max, the Hwy. 98 bypass location on Plaza Drive, shut down last Monday morning for what company officials expect to be a three to four week period in order to transition to the new building, which has been constructed directly behind the old building. To accomplish the removal of the old building, construction of…
Read MoreVietnam Veterans event is March 28
The 7th annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Event is Saturday, March 28, at Harvest Time Guesthouse, 413 Hwy. 98 West. In keeping with President Obama’s proclamation encouraging Americans to honor its Vietnam veterans from 2012-2015, the 13-year period representing each year of the war, Tylertown’s Veterans Event Committee this year honors Vietnam veterans including the…
Read MoreBarbecue event growing
Publicity has been distributed and interest is picking up for the South Mississippi Boucherie Barbeque Competition March 27-28 at Southwest Events Center. Committee member, Stephen Pigott, said Friday entries were picking up as the deadline for entries approached. Entries had been received in both amateur and professional categories.
Read MoreRed Cross’ highest honor presented to David Blackwell for life-saving action
By Kevan Lindsey (Hattiesburg) Impact The definition of a hero is defined in Webster’s Dictionary as, “a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.” Master Sgt. David Blackwell, who is a Mississippi Highway Patrolman, was off-duty on a Friday night working as a referee at a West Jones high…
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