Obituaries 06/20/2024
Lorette Patterson Crawford WATER VALLEY – Loretta Patterson Crawford embraced life with a fervor that was palpable to all who knew her. Born on January 25th, 1937, in McCaysville, Ga., she lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to her family. On June 12th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at Baptist Memorial…
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Love and sympathy is extended to the James Edwards family of Coffeeville. Rev. Edwards passed away Saturday, June 15. Cody and Beth Deloach and family spent a week at Gulf Shores recently. Little Hallie had a great time playing in the sand along with the others. Miguel and Lynn Marceleno celebrated Father’s Day At Chow…
Read MoreProceeds From Garden Club Fundraiser Support Ongoing Community Projects
The Water Valley Town and Country Garden Club is thrilled to announce its latest fundraising initiative, offering a unique opportunity to win a hand-painted watermelon-themed picnic table. This beautifully designed six-and-a-half feet table, currently on display at Mid-Town Auto, is a showcase of local artistry and creativity. Garden club members extend their heartfelt thanks to…
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I hope everyone had a wonderful Father’s Day weekend. We didn’t really do much ourselves. We’re pretty happy just staying home and relaxing. Men have such an important role in the house. I think it’s important as a woman to stand back and not get in my husband’s way of fulfilling the role God designed…
Read MorePirates Board Blackmur, Scour The Library For Hidden Treasure
By Joe Gurner Blackmur Library WATER VALLEY – Aargh! A band of scurvy pirates took over Blackmur Memorial Library during the Summer Library Program. They scoured the library for hidden treasure, leaving the library with their pirate swag and a treasure chest to boot! As part of the Adventure Begins at the Library program, kids…
Read MoreSensationalism Fueled Lawsuit Coverage
WATER VALLEY – Strong sensationalism fueled last week’s regional media coverage of the June 4 federal lawsuit filed in connection with a decades-old toxic spill at a former carburetor plant in Water Valley. Attorneys with Greenville-based Hollowell Law Firm filed the suit on behalf of eight former Holley Carburetor and/or BorgWarner employees who were exposed…
Read MoreSecond Lawsuit Expected This Week
WATER VALLEY – A second federal lawsuit is expected to be filed this week with additional plaintiffs who were exposed to a toxic chemical at the former carburetor plant in Water Valley. This second filing will follow a lawsuit filed on June 4 in the United States District Court for the Northern District by eight…
Read MoreA Multi-Billion Dollar Company, Enpro Industries, Is Primary Defendant In Environmental Lawsuit
WATER VALLEY – A multi-billion dollar company is the primary defendant in the first of what is expected to be multiple lawsuits (see related story, Page 1) filed over a decades-old toxic chemical spill in Water Valley. The defendant company, EnPro Inc., acquired environmental liability for the plant located at 600 Hwy. 32 East in…
Read MoreCity’s Power Outage Changed To June 23
WATER VALLEY – In a rare split decision, city aldermen voted 3-2 to change the date of the scheduled power outage for the City of Water Valley Electric Department from Saturday, June 22, to Sunday, June 23. The vote during the monthly city meeting on June 4 followed a plea from Main Street business owners…
Read MoreRemembering The Fourth Day Of June…
The third day of June will be forever etched in our memories as the sleepy, dusty Delta day when Billie Joe McAllister jumped off the Tallahatchie River bridge. The following day should also be forever etched in my memory – June 4, 2003, was the day my wife and I exchanged vows. Guess what –…
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