Almost eight inches of rainfall since Friday, March 18, 1955, sent waters from north Mississippi streams raging out of their banks, inundating highways and causing great damage to a number of bridges. Flood waters crossed Highway No. 7 from O’Tuckolofa Creek to a point about 150 yards inside the city limits of Water Valley. An…

Welcome to spring! The official first day of spring for 2025 was Thursday, March 20 – so let the allergies begin. The wind has been perfect to fly kites. Just ask little Hallie Deloach and she can tell you how much fun it is. Halllie is a true little farm girl who likes to feed…

I hope it’s been a good week for everyone. We’re getting ready for Easter coming up next month. It’s such a wonderful time to be a Christian. This is one of those times that bring us hope for eternity. We always have hope, but knowing the sacrifice Jesus made for us is humbling. I have…

A fly fishing seminar is scheduled Saturday, March 29, at 2 p.m. at the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery. The seminar will be conducted by Lee Upchurch, a local fishing enthusiast. Attending anglers will participate in a Q&A with Upchurch during the program and demonstration. A new fly-fishing exhibit is on display and includes crappie jigs,…

Welcome back to Inside the Blue and White! It’s been a busy week, with students returning from spring break only to hit the ground running. We are in the homestretch of the school year, with only about 60 days until graduation and nine school weeks left. Law and Public Safety had a big week back!…

WATER VALLEY – TVIfiber connected the first customer in the Water Valley Electric Department’s coverage area with fiber-based, high speed internet last. Luke Adams received service at his residence on County Road 106 on March 13. “I knew it was coming, I just didn’t know I would be their first customer,” Adams said. “I have…

WATER VALLEY – Make plans to be in downtown Water Valley this Saturday, March 22, for the second annual Casey Jones Music Fest. The festival will celebrate the city’s rich railroad heritage and the legendary train engineer, Casey Jones, with a full day of live music, a 5K run, a cornhole tournament, and a bustling…

TILLATOBA – A Charleston man faces drug trafficking charges after deputies discovered ecstasy and marijuana in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Tillatoba on March 8. Yalobusha County Sheriff Jerimaine Gooch reported Yarael Jackson was charged with trafficking a controlled substance after 62 dosage units of alleged ecstasy were found inside the center console…

OAKLAND – The Oakland Area Chamber of Commerce has named Sue Donohue Smith as its Executive Director. Smith has served on the Chamber Board of Directors and as a volunteer for several years. She replaces founding director Linda Ross Aldy who will remain on the Board of Directors. Smith brings years of organizational experience, including…