By David HowellEditor OAKLAND – Construction is expected to start for a new medical clinic in Oakland by early fall in one of the latest projects underway by Yalobusha General Hospital.     Hospital Administrator Terry Varner met with supervisors during the “first Monday” meeting, providing an update on the hospital’s plans.     Varner said the…

The World’s Largest Crappie Festival kicked off Saturday morning with music on the Main Stage. “It is all about us,” said Main Street Director Mickey Howley, “fish frying and local food, funky and fun music, regional arts and crafts, games for kids and adults, and just a big street party where you meet your friends…

School Releases Lunch Menu For May 12-20     Lunch menus for schools in the Water Valley School District for May 12-20 will be as follows: Davidson Elementary   Thursday, Sack Lunch due to testing: Hamburger, Hot dog, Turkey and Cheese. Corn Dog, Cheeseburger, Fresh Fruit, Apple, Carrot Sticks with Dip, Fruit Juice, Chips, Cookie, Milk;…

 The Water Valley School District Band Boosters are hosting a meet-and-greet with the incoming band director, Keith Morgan, Monday, May 23, at 6 p.m. in the Water Valley Band Hall.   Mr. Morgan will inform all attendees of band related activities and dates and will also answer any questions  attendees may have. This will be…

The Catch of the Day cooking challenge and tasting buffet was held May 5 at the North Mississippi Fish Hatchery and Visitor Education Center at Enid Lake. It featured a freshwater fish cooking contest based on the favorite recipes of some of the area’s finest cooks. Entertainment was provided by the “Treblemakers,” a youth choir…

While downtown for the Crappie Fest, be sure to visit Imagination Station for their end of year art show. They have their Water Valley Main Street in 3D miniatures on display along with a with a number of other pieces created by the talented youngsters. The show runs through Sunday.  The studio, located on South…

WATER VALLEY – Greening The Valley, an environmental art show opens tonight at Bozarts Gallery on Main Street. The show will present art work in a variety of media with attention to non-toxic methods, natural fibers, organic, sustainable, or recycled materials, according to gallery owner Annette Trefzer. “Environmental art helps us rethink and improve our…

ENID LAKE – Use your favorite freshwater fish recipe and enter the Catch of the Day cooking challenge and tasting buffet tonight. The event will be held on Thursday, May 5 at 6 p.m. at the North Mississippi Fish Hatchery and Visitor Education Center at Enid. It is jointly sponsored by the Mississippi Department of…

A dozen quilts by Mimi Alef from New Albany will be on display at Bozarts all day Saturday during Crappie Fest. They are really worth seeing, said Bozarts owner Annette Trefzer. “Mimi will talk about her work, quilting techniques, and all things quilt in the gallery from 3 – 5 pm to all who are…

Can you find the error in Circuit Clerk Daryl Burney’s sign at the new Blue Devil softball field?