Ole Ma Bell Got Over On Me Again
Like a lot of people in the Valley, I am patiently waiting on TVIfiber to offer high-speed internet. You can check out my story on page 6 to see how this is progressing, but in the meantime I keep nursing my antiquated DSL service from AT&T – it is slow but reliable. This AT&T account…
Read MoreHill Country Living
It’s a Wagner Week and I just stumbled upon a third mention of the Jake Kimsey and Miss Fannie Kimsey double-murder of 1904! I’ve referenced this murder before. I only found out about it through a Jack Gurner Facebook post years ago and have since found two previous references to it in the Wagner Letters.…
Read MoreStatement That Only One Political Belief Is Patriotic ‘Craps All Over 250 Years Of Americanism’
Dear Editor, In the Nov. 14 edition of the Herald, Rankin Sherling appeared to think that he “..is the most hated by the faculty at Ole Miss”, but “the students love us.” Since he is an admitted academic, he must have the data to back this up. If he doesn’t I can understand his trepidations.…
Read MoreLook Back In Yalobusha History
Ellis Strickland’s letter to his parents was published in the Nov. 23, 1944 edition of the Herald. He was doing fine, but he wrote of a harrowing experience on the war front. “Dearest Mother and Dad: I got a letter from you today, written the 19th day of September. It surely took that one a…
Read MoreObituaries 11/21/2024
Bryce Thomas Cook WATER VALLEY – In loving memory of Bryce Thomas Cook, who passed away on Nov. 9, 2024, his family and friends will come together to celebrate his life and honor his memory. Born Aug. 25, 2022, in Memphis, Bryce brought joy and love to all who knew him during his brief time…
Read MoreHearing Was Held Monday On Funding For High Speed Internet
JACKSON – A judge is set to rule on a petition filed by MaxxSouth Broadband seeking the court to reverse a decision by the Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) that allocated $3.8 million to Tallahatchie Valley Electric Power Association (TVEPA) to help fund a broadband build-out in Water Valley. A hearing…
Read MoreTillatoba News
Sunday afternoon David and I went to Grenada and helped my brother-in- law, Tommy Hudson celebrate his 94th birthday. Ann and their two daughters had an open house party for Tommy and it was wonderful seeing so many people there to help him celebrate. Two of my favorite people there were Buddy and Betty Neal…
Read MoreMt. Liberty News
I hope everyone is having a great week. Things have been good at Mt Liberty, we had our Thanksgiving fellowship Sunday. It was a lot of fun. We dressed as pioneer men and women. We got lots of great pictures. A huge thank-you to everyone who cooked and helped get things prepared. I’ve said it…
Read MoreInside The Blue And White
Another week is in the books at WVHS and as we get closer and closer to the end of the semester, I think the weeks are starting to get longer. It was a big one for the cheer team as we competed in Jackson on Sunday! The cheerleaders have been working hard since September to…
Read MoreBinnie Turnage: Prescribing More Than Medicine
By Ella Rossi Special To The Herald WATER VALLEY – Six mornings out of the week since 1972, pharmacist Binnie Turnage has led a prayer group before starting his workday. Open to all coworkers and community members, Turnage has created a daily space for camaraderie and devotion, starting his day ministering to others through the…
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