It’s was another great week here in the Valley, but not one spent in the halls of Water Valley High School! We celebrated Thanksgiving with break from school. Students did all kinds of things during their time away from school and here’s a look into what a few of my classmates got into! Freshman student…

The Annual Holiday Miniatures show at Bozarts Gallery opens Friday, December 6, with an artists’ reception from 6 to 9 p.m. More than a dozen local artists are showing their talent in small work. Bill Warren, Pati D’Amico, Hanne Gaycken, Michael Maxwell, Nancy Moore, Dane Noonan, Stacey Monteleone, Allison Movitz, Greta Koshenina, Amy Webb, and…

COFFEEVILLE – A pair of weekend shootings in Coffeeville marks the third time in November that law enforcement officers have responded to gunfire on Kennedy Street. Yalobusha County Sheriff Jerimaine Gooch reported that the weekend shootings were at the same residence involving the same victim and remain under investigation. The sheriff also said an investigation…

WATER VALLEY – A food drive coordinated by the sixth grade student council at Davidson Elementary School (DES) culminated with the donation of hundreds of canned goods to the Episcopal Church of the Nativity’ blessing box just in time to make sure it is overflowing for Thanksgiving. DES teacher Chestin Leard reported the student council…

By Jessie Gurner Herald Contributor WATER VALLEY – Water Valley is ready to celebrate in style. On Friday, December 6, from 5 until 8 p.m., downtown will transform into a magical wonderland as the town gathers for the Chamber of Commerce’s much-anticipated Christmas in the Valley. With lights, music, treats, and plenty of holiday cheer,…

WATER VALLEY – A husband and wife were killed in a single vehicle crash on South Main Street in Water Valley Saturday night. Yalobusha County Coroner Ronnie Stark reported Loretta Kaye Smith, 70, and Thomas Gordon Smith, also age 70, were pronounced dead at the scene. Water Valley Police Chief Jason Mangrum reported the couple…

I have long opined that there is no better time of the year than the week of Thanksgiving. This holiday is my favorite – delicious food and great fellowship – without the stress that accompanies our country’s commercialization of Christmas. My fond memories of Thanksgiving date back to childhood years when we had lunch at…

Christmas is coming, and here in Water Valley, we don’t just deck the halls – we deck the entire town. So, bring the kids, the grandparents, and maybe a reindeer and head downtown on Friday night, December 6 from 6 until 9 p.m. Downtown is throwing a party so big, even the Grinch will feel…

Well, it’s been 42 hours since the Ole Miss Rebels lost to Florida and I’ve yet to hear another topic discussed either in my home, at the grocery store, on my daily hour-long walk with my husband, in my family text thread, in line at the gas station and so on. I honestly wouldn’t be…