Matthew Zediker will be performing Saturday, July 29, at Hometown Pizza on Main Street in Water Valley. Matthew plays a style of guitar music he calls “sedimentary rock,” referring to the multiple layers of rhythm and leads he generates on stage. “It’s not like anything you’ve heard before…but there’s also something for everyone” Matthew explained.…
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Families, businesses and industries lacking access to high speed internet in 2017 is comparable to not having electricity in the early 1900s according to Public Service Commissioner for the Northern District Brandon Presley. “This is the technology that is driving our economy and is driving our world,” Presley…
The Rotary Club of Water Valley has already started selling raffle tickets for the 2017 Watermelon Carnival. The first place winner will receive a Poulan 15.5 HP 42” cut riding lawn tractor and the second place winner will receive a weed eater. Third place features a sunset print by local artist, Mari Foster, fourth place…
It’s time to dress up the town for the Watermelon Carnival and two decorating contests are underway to help promote a festive atmosphere. The Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a contest for Water Valley businesses. Any business is eligible to enter. The grand prize will be $100, with the second place winner receiving $75, and…
Staff Report WATER VALLEY – Registration for students attending Water Valley High School and Davidson Elementary this year is scheduled Wednesday, July 19 from 3 to 6 p.m., Thursday, July 20, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday from a.m. to noon. The registration for upcoming kindergarten – sixth grade students will be held…
Ten Early Carnivals— 1931-1940 By Jack Sartain WV Chamber of Commerce In 1931 the Water Valley Junior Chamber of Commerce, a few of Water Valley’s most progressive young businessmen, banded together, fired up with desire to get Water Valley ahead. The depression had ended, but the Valley was not recovering as fast as these young…
By David Howell Editor GRENADA – A Coffeeville man is back behind bars after allegedly robbing an 81-year-old woman at gunpoint early Sunday morning. Sheriff Lance Humphreys reported Marcus Daniel Hoop, age 29, has been charged with armed robbery, felony taking of a car, grand larceny and felon in possession of a firearm after robbing…
A Back to School Bash is scheduled Tuesday, August 1, at Baker Street Park and sponsors are working to raise money for the event. Audreyanna Crawford is among sponsors for the event, scheduled, from 5 to 8 p.m., to mark the start of school She will be joined by other members of the community to…
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Authorities are continuing to search for missing guns stolen during an armed robbery in Water Valley on June 28. Sheriff Lance Humphreys reported almost a dozen pistols and several shotguns and rifles have not been recovered after three men stole a large collection of guns from a residence…
JACKSON – In a joint investigation with the Grenada Police Department, the Grenada Fire Department, and the Grenada Sheriff’s Office, and the Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s office, State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney has announced the arrest of an individual in connection with the Yalobusha River Bridge, railroad bridge fire over the Fourth of July weekend.…

Is there a hearing for Billy Brooks concerning Ashley Henley’s death?
Can any one give me the phone number to call for the law suit against Coltec for the TCE.