Area Breaking News

3rd Annual ‘I’m So Water Valley’ Event Is Sept. 22

By Editor | July 25, 2018 |

It’s time again for the I’m So Water Valley event, scheduled Sept. 22, from noon until 11 p.m. at Baker Street Park. Everyone is invited to come out and have fun. Organizers will be selling t-shirts and tickets as the event approaches. Tickets are $5. T-shirts cost $10 for regular adult sizes, and an additional…

Your Input Is Vital For County Plan

By Editor | July 18, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Your input at Thursday’s public meeting on a proposed county plan to guide future conservation and development could have a big impact on the future of Yalobusha County. The meeting at 6 p.m. in the courtroom at the Water Valley courthouse is the second of three public meetings…

Cleanup Is Slow In The City

By Editor | July 18, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Local realtor and county supervisor Lee McMinn urged city officials to step up efforts to clean up property in Water Valley during the July 3 city board meeting, marking his third appearance at the city meeting since last October with the same request. Last October McMinn presented pictures…

Hot Dogs And Hot Fun Planned Saturday

By Editor | July 18, 2018 |

The Water Valley Main Street Association and The Trusty Diner invite the public to come down to the corner of Panola and Main Street Saturday for fun with giant lawn games and delicious hotdogs. Scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the games include Giant Jenga, Tic Tac Toe, Lawn Twister and Jumbo Checkers. The…

Rotary Club Has Exciting Items For Carnival Raffle

By Editor | July 18, 2018 |

Each year Rotarians try to raffle items during the Watermelon Carnival that appeal to young and old, male & female. This year Rotary is offering the latest in TV technology and what everybody wants in a “COOL” watch. Ladies always love the pottery and who can’t use $100 of gasoline? Therefore, the Rotary Club of…

School Starts In Three Weeks

By Editor | July 18, 2018 |

Only three weeks remain before school starts on Wednesday, August 8, and there is still time to register. Registration at the high school and junior high continues in July from 8:30 to 2 p.m., Monday to Thursday. At Davidson Elementary registration also continues in July during business hours. The final two days for registration before…

Chamber Sponsors Business Decorating Contest

By Editor | July 18, 2018 |

The Water Valley Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a decorating contest for all Water Valley businesses for the 2018 Watermelon Carnival. The grand prize will be $100, the second place winner will receive $75, and the third place winner will be presented $50. Judging will take place between July 25 and July 27, so please…

Water Valley Man Charged In Auto Burglary In Oxford

By Editor | July 11, 2018 |

A Water Valley man was arrested Friday in Oxford for auto theft. Sammie Gross, age 39, was arrested Friday afternoon, July 6, according to WTVA. The arrest came after a report of a burglary of an automobile at Three Way Grocery at North Lamar Boulevard in Oxford. Officers reviewed security footage and identified the suspect,…

25th Annual Watermelon Carnival Music Festival Features Talented Lineup

By Editor | July 11, 2018 |

The 25th Annual Watermelon Carnival Music Festival sponsored by the Town and Country Garden Club will be held on Thursday, August 2nd at the Civic Auditorium beginning with the Water Valley Community Band at 6:30 p.m. A line up of talented guests and our own stage band “The Sharecroppers” will take the stage at 7…

Oakland Man Killed In Crash

By Editor | July 11, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor TILLATOBA – An Oakland man was killed and his wife critically injured in a fiery crash last Thursday, July 5, after their car was struck by an 18-wheeler on Highway 51, just north of the Yalobusha-Grenada county line. Yalobusha County Coroner Ronnie Stark reported Matthew Daniel Garrison, age 64, was…