Area News

Tylertown Attorney and Judge Ryan Bruhl Announces Bid for Circuit Court Judge By Connor Gibson Campaign Manager Local attorney and judge, Ryan Bruhl, has announced his candidacy for Circuit Court Judge for the 15th Circuit District, Place 2. The 15th Circuit District encompasses Lamar, Marion, Pearl River, and Walthall Counties. A lifelong resident of Tylertown,…

Jordan Anthony Wins the 2025 Bowerman Award By Cathy Chance Harvey Jordan Anthony, currently an Arkansas Razorback and former graduate of Tylertown High School, was awarded the 2025 Bowerman title on December 18, 2025. The Bowerman is an annual track and field award that is the highest accolade given to the year’s best student-athlete in…

Tie on red ribbon: No drinking and driving Editor’s Note: Years ago, the late Dell Clawson penned this piece related to the dangers of drunk driving based on her own personal experience of losing a young child in an auto accident caused by a drunk driver. The Times reprints the article around the holidays. By…

Walthall County Republican Women to host Thomas Duff The Walthall County Republican Women will host businessman and philanthropist, Thomas Duff, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at Southwest Events Center. Refreshments will be at 5:30 p.m., with the meeting to begin at 6 p.m. “Don’t miss out! Bring your friends and neighbors,” said a spokesperson.

Ashley Norman is back by demand as ‘Friends of the Library’ speaker in Jan. Walthall County Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at noon at the meeting room at the Walthall County Library. Annual dues are $15 and the meal is $10. Please call and reserve no later than 2:30 p.m.…

Every year thousands of area residents register for the annual Christmas holiday drawing. This year’s “Celebrating the Season” drawing at the Agri-Heritage Center features $1500 in Tylertown Dollars, plus well over $1500 in individual store prizes being given away Friday, Dec. 19, beginning at 5 p.m. prior to the grand prize drawings taking place at…

2025 “Christmas in America” Parade Float Winners United Warriors Ju Jitsu received the 1st place float with Candy Land; The 2nd place float entry was won by Tylertown Airport; The Paradise Ranch float received 3rd place honors; and Judges’ Choice trophy was awarded to Walthall General Hospital for their Little Debbie float.

“Bow-guh chit-uh”: A Homegrown Mississippi Outdoor Brand Takes Off! By Cathy Chance Harvey What an inspirational joy it is to see the entrepreneurial spirit alive and well among our young people in Walthall County! Meet Brycen Burns from the Dexter community, a junior majoring in nursing at the University of Southern Mississippi, who owns Bogue…

Walthall County Historical Society Wins Mississippi Historical Society Award The Mississippi Historical Society (MHS) has selected the Walthall County Historical Society (WCHS) to receive the 2026 Outstanding Local Historical Society Award. The award comes with a $300 cash prize. Speaking on behalf of the MHS, Secretary William “Brother” Rogers has stated that the WCHS won…