Coming Events

Maharreys Will Be In Concert March 7 At Charleston Church

    The Maharreys will be in concert Saturday, March 7, beginning at 7 p.m. in Community Full Gospel, Highway 32 East, Charleston. For more information, contact Pastor Newcomb at (662) 647-5971.

Magnolia Youth League Hosts Sign Up For Softball-Baseball

    Youth, ages 3-15, will be signing up for the Magnolia Youth League softball-baseball program. Sign-Up dates will be February 28, and March 7, from 8 a.m. to noon each day. Prices are $45 for the first child, $40 for the second child, and $35 for all remaining children in a family. “If you are interested in playing, come sign-up,” states Jeff Bynum and Darnell Vaughn. If you have any questions contact Mr. Bynum or Mrs. Vaughn at 473-3264.

Water Association Announces Annual Water Meeting

    The Jeff Davis Rural Water Association will hold its annual meeting March 2, 2009, at 7 p.m. in the Association Building, 13589, Highway 32 West. All members are encouraged to attend.

Water Valley Class of 1989 Plans 20-Year Reunion Planning Meeting

    The Water Valley High School Class of 1989 will hold its 20-year reunion planning meeting on Saturday, March 7, beginning at 5 p.m., in the Central Office Building, located at Water Valley High School. All ‘89 graduates are asked to attend this meeting. For more information, contact Martha Campbell Jones at 473-7751, Kay Carr McCachren at 607-6027, Jackie Rogers at 209-1814, or Laura Walley Hodge at (601) 946-2852.

Bethel’s Ladies Will Make Bears For Nicaraguan Mission Trip

    The ladies of Bethel Baptist Church will be making bears for the Nicaragua Mission Trip on Saturday, February 28, beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing until ? This project will held be in the fellowship hall. These ladies invite anyone who would like to join them in this project to attend.

Luminarias Can Be Purchased At Mechanics Bank

    Luminarias can be purchased at the Mechanics Bank, by seeing Pat Holiday, and also, at the Yalobusha Country Club from Glenda Gordon, Event Chairman.

    Luminarias that are purchased are a symbol of remembrance and hope. It symbolizes a time to grieve for those we have lost, to reflect on our cancer experience, or that of those closest to us, and to find hope that tomorrow holds the promise of a cancer-free world.

    Luminarias in memory of a cancer victim or in honor of a cancer survivor cost $10. “Help us light the track during Relay For Life on April 24, 2009,” says Gordon.

Water Valley Arts Council Announces Membership Meeting

Greetings artists, writers, theatre lovers and art patrons.

The Water Valley Arts Council will be having it’s first general membership meeting on Tuesday, March 3rd, at 6PM at 207 North Main Street, Water Valley.

We would love to have you join us!  You do not have to live in Water Valley to be a member. Topics will include: new membership, summer arts programs for children, art at the farmers market and more. For further information contact Ramona Bernard at Ramona.bernard@gmail.com or call 473-9851 or William Warren at Puppetcode2@gmail.com or call 473-0972.

Titans Football Registration Scheduled March 14

Registration for the Titans 2009 Football season for ages 7-8. 9-10, and 11-12 year olds will be held March 14, from 8 – until at Piggly Wiggly. A $50 registration fee is due upon registering for all players plus an equipment fee of $130 for new players is due no later than April 24.

If you have any questions or anyone interested in coaching, please contact Ralph Horton at 662-832-1830 or Terry Hollinger at 662-473-7013.

Beef Education Program Offers Production Tips

On March 10, there will be a “Beef Quality Assurance Program” held at the Yalobusha County Multipurpose Building at 6:30 pm.  The Mississippi Beef Quality Assurance (MS-BQA) Program identifies areas in beef production where defects in quality occur and asks everyone involved with beef production to follow guidelines for product use and to use common sense, reasonable management skills, and accepted scientific knowledge to avoid product defects at the consumer level.

This is a great educational program that will help you look at ways to make you a better producer.  If you have an interest in the beef industry, you will want to attend this program.

Quail Expert Offers Information On Beefing Up The Bird’s Numbers

There is a lot of interest in returning the bob white quail back to the numbers it once was in the county.  Dr. Wes Burger, Mississippi State University Professor, will present information on March 12, at 6:30 p.m., at the Yalobusha County Multipurpose Building.  Dr. Burger is one of the top quail specialists in the nation.  If you are a hunter, or just want to see the quail population grow in Mississippi, you will want to attend this meeting.

Coffeeville Minister Will Start A Street Ministry In Water Valley

    Pastor Cleveland Alexander of Pine Grove West Church of Tibidion and Zion Grove of Coffeeville, was given a vision by God to start a Street Ministry here in Water Valley to touch the heart and soul of men, women, boys, and girls. The ministry hopes to help take back what the devil has stolen.

    “Our subject will be family council and this will come from Ephesians 5:21: Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God,” says Rev. Alexander.

Masons Schedule Monthly Meeting

    St. Cyr Commandery No. 6 will hold its next stated Conclave on Thursday, February 26, in the Masonic Temple on Champion Circle. Please support your Commandry by making a special effort to attend. The Commandry needs your help and support during this coming year.

VFW Announces Bingo Action

    VFW Bingo will be played Friday night, February 27. Everyone is invited to join VFW Post 4100 for a fun-filled night of bingo at their Post Home, located at 11535 Highway 315, west of Water Valley. The building opens at 5:30 p.m., sales start at 6:00, and the first of 24 games begins at 7 p.m. You must be at least 18 years of age to play.

Come Shake A Leg At The VFW On Saturday Night

    Saturday night, February 28, VFW Post 4100 welcomes you to a musical night of entertainment by the Green Street Band. The band starts at 8 p.m. and plays until midnight. “Join us in listening or dancing to country music at the VFW Post Home, located at 11535 Highway 315, west of Water Valley,” states Senior Vice Commander David Rhines.