Obituaries 04/25/2024
John Mallory Lewis WATER VALLEY – John Mallory Lewis, age 82, of Water Valley, Mississippi passed away April 19, 2024 in Oxford. He was born July 24, 1941 in Batesville to John See and Hazel Anderson Lewis. John was a graduate of Batesville High School and continued his education at the University of Mississippi where…
Read MoreInside The Blue And White
Another exciting week for the paper! Last week was overflowing with activities making for one of the most chaotic times of the year with friendly fun and many activities. There it was, Monday morning, the beginning of the week, a day many dread, but the atmosphere was different as many students were hyped, preparing for…
Read MoreLive Music Will Take Center Stage At Yalo-Ribbon Festival
OAKLAND – Live music takes center stage at Oakland’s third Yalo-Ribbon Festival on Saturday, May 4th in downtown Oakland along with DJ Bob Murphree. The Festival kicks off at 10 a.m. with the live music starting at 1 p.m. Local country music favorites Jessey Higdon and Steve McGregory lead off the afternoon’s music. McGregory is…
Read MoreTwin Tornadoes Blasted Town 40 Years Ago
WATER VALLEY – Four decades have passed since the devastating 1984 twin tornadoes and while memories have faded for some, the events of the day are still vivid to many who experienced the storm. The twisters struck on Saturday, April 21, the day before Easter and focused a good deal of fury on Central Street…
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Roger Dale Duke WATER VALLEY – Roger Dale Duke, a beloved member of the Pine Valley community, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was 72. He was born in Water Valley June 18, 1951, to Daniel Marion Duke, Sr., and Margaret Sylvia Horton Duke. Roger was a dedicated truck driver who traversed the country…
Read MoreLove Flows For Rebuilding Project
WATER VALLEY – Strong support is flowing from the community to help fund a project to rebuild the sanctuary at Spring Hill North M.B. Church in Water Valley. The “Rebuild The Temple Project” has a goal to raise $400,000. “I call it the Nehemiah Project,” Pastor Sammy Townes reported. “Nehemiah had the task of rebuilding…
Read MoreAnnual Chamber of Commerce Reception Scheduled April 30
WATER VALLEY – You’re invited to the much-anticipated Annual Chamber Reception hosted by the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce at the Fountain Square Event Plaza on Tuesday, April 30. This event promises an unforgettable evening filled with fellowship, entertainment, and the acknowledgment of remarkable community members. Beginning at 6 p.m., guests will be…
Read MoreStrong Storm Downs Trees, Power Lines
WATER VALLEY – A strong storm system that started with wind and rain early Wednesday morning and continued into Thursday toppled trees and power lines and washed out several roads in the county. Yalobusha County EMA Director Stewart Spence reported an estimated eight inches of rain fell in some areas of the county, with the…
Read MoreChamber, 4-H Partner For Inaugural Youth Watermelon Growing Contest
In a new partnership forged between the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Yalobusha County 4-H, excitement is growing for the eagerly anticipated inaugural Youth Watermelon Contest. This collaborative endeavor adds a new dimension to the community’s longstanding traditions. Set to debut amidst the festivities of the 54th Annual Watermelon Carnival, this contest injects…
Read MoreUninvited ‘Guests’ Shooed From Perch
It was a slow Friday afternoon when I heard the radio traffic on the scanner – a lady on Blackmur Drive had a raccoon trapped inside her shed and needed help fast. Any good reporter would jump at the opportunity, so I headed up Blackmur following Big Blue with her fire crew – the guys…
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