Though the event was marred by a skit featuring drag queens parodying what most people think was Leonardo Da Vinci’s painting of the Last Supper, the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics was quite an extravaganza. It was the first such ceremony staged outside a stadium in modern times, and the idea of having national…

• 15 years ago, Oct. 15, 2009 – Water Valley’s Main Street was no longer in the flood plain after the engineering company that prepared the maps was informed of the flood control work performed by the Corps of Engineers and the city. Emergency responders were pictured pulling Eric Davis from a bridge construction site…

I hope everyone has had a great week. Things have been good at Mt. Liberty and we’re staying pretty busy. The ladies are getting things together for relief boxes to send to those impacted by Hurricane Helene. It’s devastating what they’re going through. Last week, due to technical issues, I didn’t get to submit the…

I received the sweetest phone call Saturday morning from Mrs. Audrey Ross saying she would be 101 years young on October 10 and if I didn’t mind, would I add it in my news. I told her that I think of her often and I do. I’ve always loved this precious lady and I wanted…

Staff Report WATER VALLEY – The Blue Devils hosted Class 6A Saltillo Tigers on Friday, Oct. 4, for homecoming night. Early miscues sent Water Valley spiraling as the larger Tigers defeated the homestanding Blue Devils 55 to 0 and the record falls to (2-4). Early on, it seemed as though the Blue Devils would match…

WATER VALLEY – A request by District Four Supervisor Eddie Harris for county officials to consider regulating trail rides in the county did not find traction during discussion in Monday’s supervisor meeting at the Water Valley courthouse. Harris told board members that he had fielded several complaints following a trail ride for UTVs (utility vehicles,…

Members of the Town and Country Garden Club and their guests recently visited the gardens at Leigh and Cliff Johnson’s home on Hwy. 7, just north of Water Valley. They enjoyed a memorable day and highlights included taking photos with “Cluck Norris,” (right) the replacement for “Mr. Rooster,” who was well-known for his seasonal change…

ABERDEEN – A Yalobusha County man was sentenced in federal court last week to serve 10 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and possession of firearms used in drug trafficking. Lee Everett Henson, 53, was sentenced in Aberdeen on Sept. 24 in a case that garnered scrutiny from local, state and federal law…