Walthall County News

The economy has battered many businesses, but local fireworks vendors said hard times aren't why fewer customers are buying the colorful explosives that are a traditional part of July Fourth.

The alleged ringleader of a methamphetamine distribution ring threatened to kill a state narcotics agent and judges involved in a statewide investigation that produced more than 50 arrests, federal prosecutors said Monday.

More arrests are expected in what is described as the dismantling of the largest known methamphetamine ring operating in the state, officials say.

At least 18 people are in jail and 50 pounds of Mexican-grade methamphetamine with a street value of more than $1.5 million have been seized in the dismantling of the largest known meth distribution operation in the state, federal and state officials announced today.

Leake and Walthall counties have started juvenile drug court programs. The two programs are the first in the state to operate at the chancery court level under the supervision of part-time youth court referees.

Police are investigating the death of a 28-year-old Tylertown man whose body was found inside a McComb motel room.

Youth Court referee Conrad Mord will preside over a new drug court in Walthall County.

LUMBERTON - Adrian Fortenberry knew exactly what he was getting into when he decided to accept the job as interim Lumberton police chief.

The president of Wellstone Mills says he's working to keep the company's Columbia and Tylertown plants operating.

State health officials today lifted a boil-water alert for customers who get their drinking water from the Improve Water Association water supply in Walthall County.

State health officials today issued a precautionary boil-water alert for customers who get their drinking water from Improve Water Association water supply in Walthall County.

Local shoppers Kim Bessonette and Becky Smith were both shocked that they won $75 each in The DAILY LEADER Hometown Christmas bucks sweepstakes.

Jackson Public Schools will be OPEN on Friday, according to JPS officials. Hinds County Schools will also be in session.