It’s a Wagner Week! I’m on a roll with socialite “Elma C. M.” letters now that I know her full name (Elma Coleman Meek – the person credited with nicknaming the University of Mississippi yearbook “Ole Miss” back in 1896.) In one single box of letters I found 41 letters from Elma. They are all…

Spring is right around the corner, and that means it’s almost time for an important tradition here in Water Valley—the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors election! Pretty soon, Chamber members will get ballots to vote for new board members, and that’s a big deal for our town. This isn’t just about filling some seats…

• 15 years ago, March 4, 2010 – Longtime County MSU Extension Service Director Steve Cummings announced that he would retire after serving the county for three decades. Cummings was a native of Pontotoc County, and moved to Yalobusha after he was hired by the Extension Service. In a split 3-2 vote, the Water Valley…

Congrats to sweet Alice Donovan for winning in her school’s art contest! Now Alice is on to district competition! I hope you win, sweet girl. She is the granddaughter of Johnny Tillman. Our visitor Monday afternoon was son, Derek Deck, of Cleveland. J.R Dukes and Ashley  Julian won 1st place in The Mid South Couples…

Another great week has gone by and it was very eventful. Breeze and Jade were baptized. We’re so very proud of them. Breeze has been with us since she was a baby and we’re so glad to have her back. Jade is such a great child and we look forward to seeing what God does…

WATER VALLEY – Several people posted on Facebook Monday night about hearing multiple gunshots in Water Valley Monday night. Police Chief Jason Mangrum reported dispatch also received one call from a concerned citizen reporting hearing gunshots. The chief said the call came in just before 11 p.m. and the caller stated the shots sounded like…

It’s been another busy week inside the halls of WVHS! February has now passed, and we are moving into our last months of the school year. Students were heavily focused on benchmark testing last week, gearing up for their last big assignments before spring break! These tests are important for teachers and students alike, helping…

WATER VALLEY – Nabors Home Center is celebrating its first anniversary in Water Valley with a Customer Appreciation Event on March 7, 8, and 10 to thank the community for its support. The event will feature exclusive discounts, giveaways, and a grand prize drawing for a $200 Nabors Home Center gift card. Festivities will take…

WATER VALLEY – A new mural is coming to the Water Valley Civic Auditorium, bringing a fresh burst of color and creativity to one of the town’s most recognizable landmarks. Mural artist Gavin Bird, based in Jackson, Mississippi, has begun work on the large-scale piece, which aims to celebrate the town’s history, culture, and sense…