Richton Dispatch

06/05/2026

ATTENTION Richton School District GRADUATES & FAMILIES..... apparently there was an issue with our Graduation Keepsake edition featuring the RHS Class of 2026. It has been corrected and is now available online at

05/21/2026

NOTICE OF CORRECTION.... in today's edition of The Dispatch an error occurred in the obituary notice for Billy Dale Rylee, of Richton. The date of the funeral service in the published notice was incorrect. Please see the corrected obituary below with the correct day and time for graveside service (SUNDAY, MAY 24 at 2 p.m.). We apologize for the error and any confusion it may have caused...

Billy Dale Rylee
Richton
Memorial graveside services will be held Sunday, May 24 at 2 p.m. at New Augusta Cemetery for Billy Dale Rylee, 65, of Richton, who passed away at his home on May 13, 2026.
Billy Dale loved watching nature, especially birds and deer. He enjoyed fishing every opportunity he got. Most of all he treasured the time spent with family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife, the love of his life, (his little woman), Cheslene Rylee; parents, James “Pete Rylee and Gail Gordon; his special grandparents who raised him, Melvin “Chub” and Mindy Rylee; bonus son, Olen Whiddon.
He is survived by his brother, Charles “Spanky” (Sandra) Rylee and Cecil “Lanky” (Frankie), both of Rosharon, Texas; sister, Patty (Denice) Kelly of Rathdrum, Idaho; twin sister Mary Ramos of Richton; bonus sons, Ricky Dale Whiddon, Denny Whiddon, Marty Whiddon and Randy Whiddon; special cousin-friend-brother, Richard Rylee of Richton.
Bro. Roy Dill will officiate with a reception to share memories immediately following at Hickory Grove Baptist Church. Everyone is invited to join the reception.

05/18/2026

04/24/2026

BACK THE BLUE barrel racing event set to benefit Perry County Sheriff's Office efforts... details at

By Editor | April 24, 2026 | 0 The Third Annual Back-the-Blue Barrell Run is set for May 2. Last year’s event was was a huge success, raising over $20,000 to benefit the Perry County Sheriff’s Office. Shown at last year’s event are (L-R) Alicia Saucier, Ronnie and Hope Clifton, Angie Giadrosic...

04/17/2026

Lady Rebels pay tribute to longtime skipper James Kitchens, but now find themselves in must-win situation in first round of state playoffs.... Subscribers - see full story at

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04/10/2026

OFF TO THE RACES! New convenience store makes splash with grand opening in Town of New Augusta. See details at https://www.richtondispatch.com/

03/20/2026

ATTENTION COMMUTERS - WILDFIRE CREATING CONCERNS FOR AREA MOTORISTS ...

Firefighters conducted a strategic firing operation on Thursday to strengthen containment around the Burnt Rock Creek wildfire in Perry County in the southern part of the Leaf River Wildlife Management Area on the De Soto Ranger District.

There is no imminent threat to homes or structures from the fire. Forest Service officials are advising the public that smoke will decrease visibility in the area. Please exercise caution if travelling in the area, especially along Highway 57 and Highway 98.

A strategic firing operation is planned and carefully ignited to slow or stop a wildfire. Firefighters light small fires along a control line to clear out dry brush and other fuel, creating a containment boundary that the main fire cannot easily cross. The size of the Burnt Rock Creek wildfire is estimated at about 650 acres following the firing operation.

The Burnt Rock Creek wildfire, which began earlier on Thursday, is under investigation by law enforcement.

03/11/2026

County's baseball and softball teams off to good starts in region play. More at https://www.richtondispatch.com/2026/03/11/county-baseball-and-softball-teams-off-to-good-start-in-region-play/

03/03/2026

Historic season comes to a close for Lady Rebels.... more details in this week's print edition of Dispatch. Subscribers.... get a sneak peak at www.richtondispatch.com