By David Howell Editor OXFORD–A former Water Valley police officer was sentenced to one year and one day after pleading guilty to one count of extortion under color of official right, one count of money laundering and one count of obstruction of a federal investigation.     John Hernandez will report to federal prison next month…

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By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – Dr. Carol Gary was passionate about educating children and her enthusiasm was contagious among the teachers who worked for her. Gary, in her first year as principal of Davidson Elementary School, was fatally shot last Friday along with her 12-year-old son at their Oxford home. One of the…

By David Howell Editor OXFORD–Funeral services are scheduled Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Water Valley Civic Center for Davidson Elementary School (DES) Principal Dr. Carol Gary, 43, and her 12-year old son, Patrick Earl Gary.     They were discovered fatally shot inside their home in South Oaks subdivision in Oxford last Friday around 5:45…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY–It took only two minutes for the Blue Devils to jump ahead 9-0 and set the tone for the 47-15 win over Kossuth in the first round of the playoffs.     The big win came on the heels of the tragic news that DES Principal Dr. Carol Gary and her…

Winners Selected From Holiday Open House Drawing The Water Valley Chamber of Commerce drew the names of the lucky 25 winners from the open house drawing Monday morning. Lucia Holloway as the grand prize winner, receiving a 42-inch television. Chamber President Tyler Hills (center) broke the news to Holloway at the Veteran’s Day Ceremony. The…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – On Monday, Americans will honor all veterans in a ceremony that began in 1919 to recognize those who had fought in World War I. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4100 will host a Veterans Day service beginning at 11 a.m. at the memorial in Railroad Park downtown. In…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – The holidays are just around the corner and downtown merchants are kicking off the festive season with an open house celebration this Saturday. Cool temps and sunny skies should make for a perfect day of downtown shopping with 24 local merchants participating. There will be door prizes, music,…

By David Howell Editor MARKS–The Blue Devils (10-1, 4-1) wrapped up their regular season with an impressive win over M.S. Palmer– a victory that notches Coach Brad Embry’s fourth consecutive 10-win season.     The Blue Devils were first to strike in the contest, the score coming after both teams were forced to punt in opening…