I have written a lot of words over the past few weeks about the City of Water Valley, the Utility Commission and something called PILOT. And I may have used too many, which would not be the first time. Joe Newman stopped by the Herald office last week because he thought there is still some…

20 Years—August 31, 2006 – Water meters will be installed in all Water Valley churches. Previously churches were not charged for water. Lester “Bubba” Tubbs lost his life in a house fire last week. The cause of the fire has not been determined. The Water Valley Blue Devils defeated their rivals, the Bruce Trojans, 28-12,…

Hello all, Tillatoba K9 correspondent Princess here, living country life as usual. Bubba keeps talking about this city dog twin of mine corresponding in the newspaper right regular, so I figured I’d send in another article about country dog life. I don’t see the resemblance between us, but Bubba thinks I’m moonlighting on him. I…

It’s Wagner Week, and the letters from the Wellesley College girls never disappoint in smarts and wit. Enjoy! Lebanon, KY July 10, 1895 My Dear Jesse, If I should begin to give you a list of my trials and tribulations since I first lighted in this heaven-forsaken community on the morning of June 14, ’95, you…

I pray everyone had a good week and you found yourself in the Lord’s favor. The message Bro. Grant Coffey brought us this week was titled “The Same Ol’ Routine.” Our Bible verse of focus was Joshua 6:1-5. God tells Joshua that He has given Jericho into their hands. Then He gives them instructions on…

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Dr. Tamekia Jones and Cedric Jones on the loss of their mother, Allene Maureen Jones, who passed away on Aug. 24 at the age of 82. Mrs. Jones served as First Lady of Oakland during the historic tenure of her husband, Franklin D. Jones, Oakland’s first African American mayor…

Ginger Box said they had a great weekend. She got to watch Josh Harrison and his band, The War Horse, perform in Oxford Friday night. They really did a great job. They will be at the Downtown Jubilee in Grenada on Sept. 12. On Saturday, son Jake Harrison came home and we enjoyed hearing all…

Hello everyone, and welcome back to another awesome week inside the Blue and White! It has been a busy one here in the Valley, with sports, homecoming right around the corner, and plenty to celebrate. Let me fill you in on everything that’s been happening. The Lady Devil volleyball team has been on a roll…