The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks will host the 2018 Youth Fishing Rodeo at the North Mississippi Fish Hatchery at Enid Lake. Registration starts at 7 a.m.   Saturday, May 19. The event is free for children, age 15 and under.  Young anglers should bring their own fishing equipment and bait along with…

 A joint concert will be presented by the Water Valley seventh grade band, the Water Valley High School Band, along with the Water Valley Community Band on Thursday, May 10, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Jerry (Bo) Boutwell, Band Director of the Water Valley School Bands, will conduct the seventh grade band as they perform two…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – The long abandoned city-owned Big Yank building on Central Street could be converted to a 70,000 square feet educational hub after aldermen voted to take initial steps to deem the property surplus and transfer ownership to Base Camp Coding Academy. The deal is contingent on a Herculean effort…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – This year’s coveted Braswell Hatcher Community Service Award was presented to a couple who have been an inspiration to many in the community, Jimmy and Shirley Berry. The presentation by Mary Sue Stevens at last Friday’s annual Chamber banquet was among highlights of the evening that also included…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – As the Water Valley Chamber of Commerce closed the 2017-18 year at last Friday’s annual banquet, outgoing president Linda Maynor summed up the last 12 months in four words – fast, fun, friendly and fantastic.   Topping the highlights of the years that Maynor shared was the renovation…

JACKSON – Carlye Washington was named 2018 STAR Student for Water Valley High School in a ceremony on April 12 in Jackson. STAR stands for Student Teacher Achievement Recognition. In order to receive this honor, high school seniors must have at least a 25 on their ACT and a cumulative grade average of at least…