WATER VALLEY – Home-coming at Water Valley High School is just over two weeks away and planning has been underway for months to make it a memorable event with the addition of a parade on Thursday, October 3. Water Valley High School Principal Dr. Vickie Person reported a committee started parade preparations at the end…

WATER VALLEY – The undefeated 1963 Blue Devil football team was recognized during half-time festivities Friday night at Bobby Clark Field. The undefeated team was named the Chickasaw Conference Champions, finishing the season 10 – 0 in Bobby Clark’s first year as head coach. Five of the 37 team members attended Friday night’s ceremony, standing…

WATER VALLEY – Chopsticks Chinese restaurant was presented the Business Spotlight Award by the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Sept. 9. First launched by the Chamber in 2016, the award honors merchants, business and individuals who excel in their support of the community. Chopsticks is owned by Fay Zhong and opened at…

WATER VALLEY – Oak Hill Farm celebrated three years of business last month. The horse farm is owned by John and Linda Robinson and is located northeast of Water Valley off of County Road 224, and features a barn and stalls and lengthy trails that meander through 170 acres of beautiful wooded bottoms and ridges.…

Back to school is such an exciting time of year. The Junior Auxiliary always has a slower month in July, so picking back up in August and September with some of our projects that coincide with the school year beginning works great. While we are busy behind the scenes coordinating with educators and community members…

I spent a few days in New York City last week. A big quilted collage I made in my little studio here on Main Street was featured in a group art show at a design and craft gallery in New York. I hadn’t been to New York City in six years and think I visited…

What is a Chamber of Commerce? It’s an organization made up of local businesses, professionals and individuals working together to promote and support the economic growth and community development of their area. It helps businesses network and offers resources for growth. Chambers also organize events, like business expos or community celebrations, to engage and uplift…

Through The Years From The Herald • 15 years ago, Sept. 24, 2009 – The Water Valley School Board hired the Mississippi School Board Association to help with the search to find a replacement for Superintendent Sammy Higdon. The cost would be $9,500 plus expenses. A ribbon cutting was held for Johnson’s Barber Shop with…