Mt. Liberty News
I hope the week has found you all well. It’s been a pretty slow one for me. We had a work day planned at the church but the rain stopped it and we had to reschedule. We’re going to spruce things up outside. I’m still working on the history of the church piece I’m wanting…
Read MoreSchool Registration Runs Through June 26
Registration for the 2024-2024 school year at the Water Valley School District starts June 5 and extends through June 26. All Registration must be completed online and registration documents will be uploaded online as well as part of the registration process. Parents or legal guardians will need a current email address and active parent account.…
Read MoreFirst Scholarships Awarded From The Dennis And Loy McMinn Charitable Trust
WATER VALLEY – Two Water Valley High School graduates are the first recipients of a new trust established to benefit the community of Water Valley and its young people. Dalton Kordik and Christopher Stanfield each received a $750 scholarship per semester for four semesters to attend a trade school. The award was made from the…
Read MoreHummingbird Bakery Serves Tasty Baked Treats On South Main Street
WATER VALLEY – Mayor Tommy Reynolds and the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors welcomed the Hummingbird Bakery with a ribbon cutting Tuesday morning. Owner Brenda Bradford cut the ribbon as the crowd gathered in front of her business. Bradford reported the bakery opened March 23, and business has been brisk. “I was worried…
Read MoreDixie Is Excited To Welcome Customers At Sweet Mamas
WATER VALLEY – After months of anticipation Water Valley chef Dixie Grimes opened her new restaurant, Sweet Mamas, on May 22. She reported the first two weeks of business have been extremely busy. “It has been wild, but that is a good problem to have,” Grimes said, adding that opening the restaurant means everything to…
Read MoreTwo Mourned After Tragic Explosion
TILLATOBA – Two fatalities were reported after a house located north of Tillatoba on County Road 272 exploded Monday evening at approximately 7:48 p.m., rattling windows for miles. Yalobusha County EMA Director Stewart Spence reported the cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s office, but a propane explosion appears…
Read MoreBarnes Named School Counselor Of The Year
WATER VALLEY – Water Valley High School counselor Jonathan Barnes has been named 2024 School Counselor of the Year by the Magnolia State School Counsel Association. The recognition comes as Barnes completes his seventh year at the school district where he has helped guide students during their junior high and high school years and beyond.…
Read MoreLightning Cited In Second Fatal Fire
SCOBEY – A fire last Wednesday night, May 22, claimed the life of a Scobey woman. Yalobusha County Coroner Ronnie Stark reported Pamela Dogan was pronounced dead at the scene from smoke inhalation. Yalobusha County Sheriff Jerimaine Gooch reported the cause of the fire was likely weather-related. “There was a storm that night and obvious…
Read MoreObituaries 05/30/2024
Chloe Teigen Baker TUPELO – Chloe Teigen Baker, 27, gained her angel wings on Friday, May 24, 2024. Chloe was born in New Albany on December 3, 1996, to William Larry Baker and Emily Fowler. She was raised in Tupelo and was a 2015 graduate of Tupelo High School. Chloe is survived by her three…
Read MoreThe Cost Of Going Green Hits Home
Water Valley School District Transportation Director Craig King has quite the reputation as a negotiator, fixer and penny-pincher. My familiarity with his skillset comes from attending many school board meetings. I have heard school officials joke more than once that they were going to take King with them when purchasing their next vehicle. It sounds…
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