WATER VALLEY — Hundreds of Yalobusha County residents are on a mission to make a lasting impact on children in need. They are looking beyond their own wish lists and packing shoeboxes for boys and girls around the world—for many of the children, it will be the first gift they have ever received. From Nov. 12…

Friends of Cossar are hosting a Fall Festival on Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. at Cossar State Park. The public is invited to come experience the park in all of its fall wonder. There will be fun for all ages including a cake walk, corn hole, two liter toss, face painting, pumpkin painting and more.…

By Linda Evans White Chamber of Commerce WATER VALLEY – Fall has finally arrived, heralding several city events that will take place in November and December.  Up first is the annual Business Holiday Open House, sponsored by the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, on Saturday, Nov. 10  from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Our…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – There has been a flurry of activity in town this week as preparations continue for the 12-hour power outage scheduled Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for customers who receive power from the City of Water Valley Electric Department. The outage was scheduled by Tennessee Valley Authority…

By Linda Evans White Chamber of Commerce WATER VALLEY – Fall has finally arrived, heralding several city events that will take place in November and December.  Up first is the annual Business Holiday Open House, sponsored by the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, on Saturday, Nov. 10  from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Our…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Voters in county will go to the polls Tuesday to elect two U.S. Senators along with several local races in what is expected to be heavy turnout. Circuit Clerk Daryl Burney reported absentee voting in the county has been steady, with over 200 already casting a ballot by…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – When Mark Townsend was last seen in Yalobusha County he was headed south on Hwy. 7 on October 7 at the Yalobusha/Grenada County Line driving a stolen truck with deputies hot on his trail. On Monday afternoon he arrived back in the county, this time handcuffed and in…

All chili chefs are invited to sign up for the fourth annual Rotary Club of Water Valley’s Chili cookoff. The annual event is held in conjunction with the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House. The cook-off will be held in the Pocket Park from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov.…