Look Back In Yalobusha History
• 15 Years Ago, Dec. 3, 2009 – The Yalobusha Historical Society reported the old headquarters located on the corner of Depot and Front streets in Coffeeville would be sold. Two years earlier, the historical society had been deeded the Presbyterian church in Coffeeville for a new headquarters. Also reported in the same article was…
Read MoreObituaries 11/28/2024
Betty Jean Mize PARIS – At the age of 84, Betty Jean Lee Mize was received into the arms of God Almighty on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 13, 2024, and is presently walking the beautiful, celestial streets of heaven arm-in-arm with her Savior and celebrating her reunion with all who have gone on before.…
Read MoreTillatoba News
Congratulations to Grenada’s own Charlie Worsham for winning his first CMA award! So well deserving, Charlie. Happy birthday to Krista McFerrin on the 28th! Happy Thanksgiving to all of you readers out there! May your day be a day of love, laughter and good food. Someone needs to pinch me and wake me up! This…
Read MoreTrial Scheduled Dec. 9 For Defendants Charged In Murder Of Chauncey Armstrong
COFFEEVILLE – Two-hundred and twenty-five jury summons will be mailed this week for a joint trial scheduled Dec. 9 for two defendants charged in the 2023 murder of Chauncey Armstrong in Coffeeville. The summons will be mailed to registered voters who reside in the First Judicial District. Cousins Zavion Spearman and Anthony Spearman are scheduled…
Read MoreMt. Liberty News
I hope everyone is having a great week getting ready for the holidays. Things are going wonderful at Mt Liberty Church. I’ve been feeling a bit under the weather this past week with a sinus infection. Unfortunately, I had to miss church Sunday. I don’t want to take any chances of getting anyone else sick.…
Read MoreBlue Devils Assigned New Region 2-2A Members
CLINTON – On Tuesday, November 19, the Mississippi High School Activities Association, or MHSAA, finalized the new Regions for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 School Years. The new regions will be played in football, volleyball, girls and boys basketball, fast-pitch softball, and baseball. The previous two academic years, Region 2-2A has been Water Valley, Bruce, Calhoun City,…
Read MoreInside The Blue And White
The week leading up to a break from school is always a mixture of excitement and slow-paced days for students. This was the case as we headed into Thanksgiving break here at Water Valley! The days moved slow with anticipation of a whole week without school looming, but thankfully there was plenty going on to…
Read MoreGrid Troubles Spark State Of Emergency
WATER VALLEY – The Water Valley Board of Aldermen declared a local state of emergency due to ongoing problems with the city’s electric grid that could be perilous to the safety of people and property. The declaration came during a special city meeting Monday night following two electric outages within a two-week span. Board Attorney…
Read MoreGoodbye Detour, Hello New Bridge
GUMS CROSSING – County, state and federal officials gathered Thursday morning, Nov. 14 to cut the ribbon marking the completion of the Gums Crossing Bridge on County Road 221. County supervisor Gaylon Gray and Northern District Transportation John Caldwell wielded over-size scissors for the ceremonial duties for the bridge replacement project that spanned five years…
Read MoreBTC Grocery Receives Business Spotlight Award
WATER VALLEY – The B.T.C. Old-Fashioned Grocery was presented the Business Spotlight Award by the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Nov. 11. First launched by the Chamber in 2016, the award honors merchants, businesses and individuals who excel in their support of the community and are involved in local activities. The B.T.C.…
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