WATER VALLEY – Charles Rogers had almost given up all hope of ever seeing his beloved Max again. A 90-plus pound pit-bull-mix, Max was over a 100 miles from his home in Jackson when he went missing on County Road 220 in Yalobusha County on Dec. 28. Making matters worse, Max had just been shot…

WATER VALLEY – Incumbent Mayor Tommy Reynolds is the first candidate in the city to submit qualifying paperwork to run for office. Reynolds turned in his qualifying statement and petition Tuesday morning shortly after City Hall opened. Candidates have until January 31 to submit the paperwork that includes a petition with a minimum of 50…

WATER VALLEY – A new tradition that honors the city’s rich railroad history was launched at the start of the new year. A brass whistle – similar to the ones used on steam locomotives – was installed on top of the Casey Jones Railroad Museum and sounded for the first time at midnight on New…

WATER VALLEY – A Water Valley man was arrested Saturday on shoplifting charges after allegedly stealing two cases of beer from the Chevron Store on Central Street on Christmas Day. Police Chief Jason Mangrum reported Vernon Rogers, 27, was arrested on Jan. 18 for an outstanding warrant for shoplifting. The arrest was made during a…

WATER VALLEY – A 157-year-old fraternal lodge in Water Valley is in jeopardy of closing unless new members are recruited. Water Valley No. 82, an Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) lodge has not been active in several years, and state IOOF officials are hoping to bring renewed interest. The alternative, according to Grand Treasurer…

Our son, Logan Deck, surprised us with a visit Wednesday and he came bearing three Zaxby’s chicken dinners. Logan lives at Gluckstadt and was on his way to a work meeting in Marks. Friday afternoon we had another surprise visit, Malenda Meacham of Hernando popped in. When Malenda was in law school and Rob, her…

It’s always impressive to see the rapid response and strong teamwork whenever there is an emergency in the city. A house fire last Thursday morning on Blackmur Drive last week is a great example. The dispatcher toned the fire out mid-morning after city workers on the garbage truck reported the fire. The workers spotted a…

When it comes to building a strong and thriving community, there is one group that deserves special recognition: our volunteers. They are the heart and soul of Water Valley, dedicating their time, energy, and talents to ensure that our town continues to grow and shine. From organizing events to maintaining local projects, volunteers truly make…

I’m writing this column at 8 a.m. on Monday morning from the warm and sunny front waiting room of Water Valley Dental’s Main Street office. Despite it being nice and toasty in here, it’s a mere 17 whole degrees outside. With temperatures that low, I guess anything is warm comparatively. It could be 40 degrees…

Forty-six men with Service Battery 1st Battalion, 114th Field Artillery that was headquartered at the Water Valley National Guard Armory left on Jan. 24 for a 12-month deployment in Afghanistan in January, 2005. Main Street in Water Valley was lined with supporters to wave at the troops in the Bluebird bus. The well-wishers continued to…