Tillatoba News
Don’t forget about the Fall Fest at Tillatoba Baptist Church Saturday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Diane Dukes and Nancy Chambers went to Cossar State Park and enjoyed playing bingo. Diane said they had a good turnout. Cindy Stevens of Scobey was also there. Barbara Parker, Diane’s sister who lives in Greenville, broke her wrist…
Read MoreRogers Harvests Seeds From Giant Watermelon, ‘Josephine’
WATER VALLEY – Allen Rogers cut his 274-pound state record watermelon last Sunday and reported harvesting a quart of seeds, enough to share with anyone interested in growing a big watermelon next year. Rogers will also send some of the seeds the Giant Watermelon Growers Association for distribution to growers around the world. Allen’s giant…
Read MoreBlue Devils Take Care Of Business In Heavy Rain
NORTH CARROLLTON – On a wet and rainy Friday, September 27, the Blue Devils traveled to North Carrollton, looking to extend their winning streak against the home standing J.Z. George Jaguars. The Blue Devils struck first and often as the varsity put up 42 straight points and shut the Jaguars out, before subbing out and…
Read MoreTown, Country Softball Rivalry Returns Sunday After Five Years
A longtime rivalry disrupted by a global pandemic will return Sunday in the Town, Country Annual Softball game in Water Valley. Coach Freddie Folson reported the rivalry was last played in 2019, and the Country Team has retained the trophy after winning that game. “We are going to resume this friendly rivalry Sunday, Oct. 6,…
Read MoreEighth Grade Blue Devils Remain Unblemished
COLDWATER – All three Junior Blue Devil Teams traveled to Tate County on Tuesday, Sept. 24 to take on the homestanding Wildcats. The seventh graders lost a tight six to 0 game to fall to (2-3) on the 2024 season. The eighth graders remained undefeated, however their unscored-upon-streak ended at 18 quarters. The (5-0) team…
Read MoreInside The Blue And White
It’s been a busy week here in the halls of WVHS! Between benchmarks, a senior night, and all the athletic events, I have a lot to write about. Throughout last week, seventh thru 11th grade students had important benchmark testing. These tests prepare students for end of year state testing as well as give the…
Read More‘Josephine’ Is New Record Melon
KENTUCKY – A 104-day-old watermelon tipped the scales at 274 pounds Saturday, setting yet another record for the largest watermelon ever grown in the State of Mississippi. Grown by Allen Rogers, the Carolina Cross watermelon narrowly edged out the former state record by three pounds and claimed another chapter in the Water Valley’s rich history…
Read MoreStore Disturbance Leads To Meth Arrest
WATER VALLEY – A Coffeeville man was arrested for possession of methamphetamine following a disturbance at Rascal’s convenience store on Central Street Monday night. Water Valley Police Chief Jason Mangrum reported Jasman Robinson, 40, was also charged with disorderly conduct after failing to comply with responding officers. The chief reported Robinson attracted scrutiny from store…
Read MoreChamber Welcomes New Restaurant To Main Street
The Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes Coop de Valley, a curbside and delivery restaurant that serves wings, tenders, salads and subs located in the rear of the TIN building at 16 South Main Street. Eric Lago and his wife, Elise Danneman-Lago opened the restaurant on Sept. 6. Lago reported the restaurant is a…
Read MoreFootball, Drainage And A New Darter
There were a few fans who left Friday night’s game in Eupora at halftime. Down two touchdowns in the game and three games in the season, it didn’t look good for the Blue Devils. Minutes before the half, the Blue Devils had a touchdown that was called back, giving the Eupora a final possession and…
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