‘PP Paper’ Perfect For The Next Planedemic
WATER VALLEY — A routine meeting of the Water Valley Board of Aldermen took an unusual turn Tuesday night when a resident used her allotted public comment time to deliver a wide-ranging critique of city officials, including aldermen, Mayor Tommy Reynolds, Planning Commissioner Meagan Backes, Water Valley Utility Commission Chairman Brandon Presley and the North…
Read MoreWV Electric Gets $1.2M Boost
WATER VALLEY — A $1.2 million boost to Water Valley’s electric system became official Monday as Gov. Tate Reeves signed a quarter-billion-dollar special projects bill into law. The funding, part of the Legislature’s end-of-session “Christmas tree” bill, was secured with assistance from State Rep. Kevin Horan and State Sen. Ben Suber. Water Valley Utilities Commission…
Read MoreThe Big Melon Season Is Underway
This week’s topic should come as no surprise for my longtime Dave’s World readers, especially following my turkey hunting adventures in last week’s edition. Traditionally, watermelons follow turkey season as part of the natural progression of spring activities. I’m not talking about the everyday melons, although I know some seeds will be in the ground…
Read MoreWith A $120,000 Price Tag, New Jail Was Ready For ‘Guests’ In 1966
10 Years—April 14, 2016 – A partnership spanning more than 61 years is recognized at the annual Water Valley Chamber of Commerce banquet as Bob and Dale Tyler receive the Braswell Hatcher Service Award. Both lifelong Water Valley residents and graduates of Water Valley High School, the couple also earned degrees from the University of…
Read MoreWriter Blames Obama For Iran ‘Unpleasantness’
Dear Editor In the adrenaline rush to malign democracy in pursuit of a socialist, cradle to grave nanny state, Democrats overlook (ignore) the fact that Barack is responsible for the recent “unpleasantness” in Iran. If he had given Iran two planes loaded with American dollars instead of just one, then Iran could have finished building…
Read MoreResident Warns After Cat Is Shot, Injured
Dear Editor, Last week, one of our neighbor’s cats was shot and maimed. The poor kitty had to have its leg amputated due to the injury. What kind of horrid person would do such a cruel, sick act? We live off Main Street near Wagner. Please be aware and protect your cats if they are…
Read MoreWagner’s World’s Fair Job Hunt Falls Short In 1904
It’s a Wagner Week! Here we have a trio of letters all related to a young George Wagner’s pursuit of a summer job at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. George, the second youngest of the six Wagner kids, was 25 years old at the writing of these letters. Having previously attended Ole Miss, where…
Read MoreFrom Germany To Tillatoba And Back Again
Bubba Dukes is doing some better after his winter fall, said his mother, Diane Dukes. I know Bubba is ready to be back at work. Men can’t tolerate sitting around the house. They have to be up and doing something. Lauri McCullar of Oakland is having a procedure at the Vein Institute in Senatobia on…
Read MoreSpring Brings Events And Activity In Oakland
The 2026 Legislative Session has a few “technical” days left on it. They adjourned and left town but held the session open for a few more days this week in case the governor vetoes any bills or line-item appropriations they might want to override. We Oaklanders are very disappointed that we did not get the…
Read MoreObituaries 04/16/2026
Lynn Allen Fly COFFEEVILLE — Lynn Allen Fly passed away April 7, 2026, at Yalobusha Nursing Home, leaving behind a life defined by service, family and deep ties to his community. He was 82. Fly was born Feb. 28, 1944, in Coffeeville to Bilbo and Earline Fly, whose values he carried with him throughout his…
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