The Watermelon Carnival is just around the corner, and this year’s event promises to be the most fun-filled yet. Picture yourself at the carnival on Friday night surrounded by friends, family, and neighbors, all swaying to the infectious beats of Joe Austin and the Tallahatchies and Doctor Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster This music isn’t just…

I pray the week has been good to everyone. We had a blast celebrating Independence Day. We cooked on the grill and stayed in the pool most of the day. That night we shot fireworks for the kids. Kylan had a blast. He’s almost four and is fast becoming a little fish. I was so…

Bible School is winding down at Tillatoba Baptist Church. There was a good turn out and they enjoyed the crafts and learning more about Jesus. Congratulations to Kelli and Jacob Young. They have moved into their new home. I know they are excited as well as Elena and Jude. Tommy and Deborah McCool went to…

WATER VALLEY – A request to rezone a small strip of frontage property on the Highway 7 bypass was unanimously approved by the Water Valley Board of Aldermen during the monthly meeting on July 2. Property owner Lee Nabors requested the zoning change after purchasing 5.35 acres with plans to build a 30,000 square-foot hardware…

WATER VALLEY – Prepare for an unforgettable night of music and fun at the Watermelon Carnival Street Dance on August 2! This year’s event promises a spectacular celebration of sound, starting with local favorite Joe Austin and The Tallahatchies at 6:15 pm. The excitement continues with the electrifying Doctor Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster, headlining at…

COFFEEVILLE – The trials for four defendants accused in the March 5, 2023, killing of a West Memphis, Ark. teenager are scheduled August 26. Devin Smith, Bralin Jackson, Brandon Jackson and Layvonnia Jackson are each charged with first degree murder by deliberate design and conspiracy to commit murder after Fredarrious Wilson’s body was found riddled…

COFFEEVILLE – Budget time for the county is approaching and supervisors learned the tax base has decreased slightly from the previous year. Yalobusha County Tax Assessor/Collector Michael Walton presented the 2024 tax rolls to supervisors during the July 1 board meeting in Coffeeville. Walton’s figures revealed the taxable value of the land roll has increased…

WATER VALLEY – The Water Valley Lions Club held their year-end banquet on June 11, 2024. They enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by Lion member and barbecue pitmaster Brad Willingham. After the meal, they conducted their annual Officer Installation and Awards Ceremony officiated by Past District Governor Ron Kitchens, who was accompanied by his lovely…

If you happened to pass behind BankFirst a couple of weeks ago and saw Kagan Coughlin cleaning a vehicle with a leaf blower, there was a good reason. The SUV was borrowed and he wanted to get the grass off of it before returning it to Cam and Julie Tyler. Grass? What grass you would…