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🌱 Tylertown community remembers the life of Rex Morris, 93
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In today's newsletter:
- Tylertown community remembers the life of Rex Morris, 93
Also on today's calendar: Christmas with Danica Hart.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Tylertownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 38 degrees.
- Friday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
- Saturday: Sunshine and pleasant, with a high of 69 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rex Morris (thetylertowntimes.org) — Tylertown is mourning the passing of 93-year-old Rex Morris, a lifelong resident who died Nov. 29 at Walthall General Hospital. Remembered as a devoted husband of 66 years, skilled carpenter and electrician, and Dexter Water Association superintendent, he was laid to rest at Crystal Springs Cemetery after services at Crystal Springs Baptist Church in Tylertown.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tylertown
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- Tylertown Chiefs vs Amite County Trojans
Tylertown High School, 204 High School Dr, Tylertown
5:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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Other local events
- Christmas with Danica Hart
Southwest Events Center , 29 MS-48 , Tylertown
5:30 pm
Saturday December 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Cynthia - Off
Alpha Center Library , 414 Mccomb , Mccomb - Mccomb Tigers vs Vicksburg Gators
McComb High School Gymnasium , Cemetery Rd , McComb
6:00 pm - CCA Boys Varsity Basketball @ Columbia Academy
Columbia Academy , 1548 Hwy 98 E , Columbia
7:00 pm - Bringing Back The Scene
Palace Theater , 111 Main St , McComb
7:00 pm - Kim - Gloster
Alpha Center Library , 414 Mccomb , Mccomb - Pike County Community Baby Shower
719 3rd St , McComb
5:30 pm - 2025 Couples Christmas Party | 2nd Annual Reindeer Games
Seeds Café , 1452 Old Hwy 98 E , Columbia
5:00 pm - Dianne' - Late
Alpha Center Library , 414 Mccomb , Mccomb - Columbia vs Laurel
Columbia High School , 1009 Broad St , Columbia
5:00 pm - Mccomb Tigers vs Alexander
McComb High School Gymnasium , Cemetery Rd , McComb
5:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sonic Drive-In posted a job opening for Crew Member in Tylertown. Apply here.
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Tylertown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tylertown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Foxworth
- Get free Christmas pictures with your family through Dec. 31 (columbianprogress.com)
Brookhaven
- Lamar Smith may get Lincoln County road designation (dailyleader.com)
- BHS' Bibbs selected for MS-AL All-Star Classic (dailyleader.com)
- Lincoln County Jail Docket: MHP charges 2 with DUI, drug possession, speeding (dailyleader.com)
Picayune
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