It’s a Wagner Week and here are a couple of letters from patriarch D.R. Wagner to his college-aged son George. I love when D.R. discusses boring mill business with his teenage kids. Firstly, because I am personally curious about his various businesses. But, secondly, because I can’t imagine his kids really care all that much.…

With all the storms and bad weather last week, beautiful weather has been welcomed the past few days. While sitting out on my front porch, I could hear the lawnmowers going in  all directions. It reminded me of the old English proverb saying, “Make hay while the sun shines.” Emily Tillman Donovan says she sometimes…

WATER VALLEY – A public meeting is scheduled Thursday, April 25, at 6 p.m. at City Hall to allow citizen input on a proposed flood protection plan in the city. Mayor Tommy Reynolds explained the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is preparing a Supplemental Watershed Plan and Environmental Assessment for the Otoucalofa Creek Watershed to…

WATER VALLEY – Featuring an array of well-known vendors, the upcoming Water Valley Farmers Market promises an eclectic mix of artisanal offerings to tantalize every palate. Among the vendors are Harris Family Farm, renowned for their wonderful selection of plants, seeds, produce, and assorted breads, alongside Moonbee Flower Farm, known for their fragrant bouquets and…

Haylee Elizabeth Jones was crowned 2024 Watermelon Queen during the Junior Auxiliary’s Watermelon Pageant Saturday. Jones is the 17-year-old daughter of Michael and Lisa Jones and the granddaughter of Jimmie and Brenda Bowling. Jones is a senior at Grenada High School and is an active member of the Grenada High School Anchor Club. She was…

Welcome back to the inside view of Water Valley High School! It’s been another busy week for the books, but despite the overwhelming activities students are still managing to excel academically while making fun memories with their friends! Continue reading to see just what the Blue Devils have in store! The archery team’s season has…

WATER VALLEY – A flurry of activity is underway in the city to combat a filing from a cable company blocking grant funding that would subsidize the cost of a fiber-optic broadband deployment project in the city. The Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) announced last year that Tallahatchie Valley Electric Power…

WATER VALLEY –A vehicle reported stolen in Florida was recovered by officers with the Water Valley Police Department Monday night. Water Valley Police Chief Jason Mangrum reported Michael Larson, age 42, of Water Valley was charged with receiving stolen property. The chief said Larson also had an outstanding arrest warrant for simple assault in the…