Annual Chamber Reception Is April 30
The Chamber is delighted to invite you to the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Reception at the Fountain Square Event Plaza on Tuesday, April 30. The festivities kick off at 6 p.m. with delightful refreshments, live entertainment courtesy of Joe Austin, and an engaging program scheduled to follow. Join us as Mayor Tommy…
Read MoreTear-Jerker Letter Sent To Jessie Following The Death Of Her Sibling
It’s a Wagner Week! Here’s an edited-for-space tearjerker to Jessie about the death of her older brother John. The letter is from his ex-best friend. The writer mentions John’s mysterious second wife, Evelyn, and their sons John Henry and Mabry. Water Valley, August 3, 1929Dearest Jessie, Ever since the passing away of poor dear John,…
Read MoreTillatoba News
Love and sympathy to the Cathron Camp family. Cathron, a former associate minister at Oakland Methodist Church passed away March 25. Love and sympathy to the Nancy Bratton family of Pea Ridge. Nancy passed away March 27 at her home. She was 83 years old and was married for 63 years to Jimmy Ray Bratton,…
Read MoreObituaries 04/03/2024
James Ray Bratcher WATER VALLEY – James Ray Bratcher passed away on March 26, 2024. He was born July 14, 1944, in Bowling Green, Ky. James was a proud Navy veteran who served his country with honor. Throughout his life, he was known for his strong work ethic, serving as a supervisor in the construction…
Read MoreCoffeeville Methodist Ladies’ Luncheon Is April 20
Area women are cordially invited to attend the ladies’ luncheon at Coffeeville Methodist Church, 14500 Main Street, on Saturday, April 20, at 11:30 a.m. in the church Fellowship Hall. Join the group for a special day for women as they enjoy lunch and an uplifting message from Beth O’Reilly, a dynamic lay speaker who will…
Read MoreInside The Blue And White
Unlimited breaks back to back! As you all know, students were getting back in the swing of things after returning from spring break when they enjoyed another break for Easter! Somehow students are still managing sports, clubs, school activities, and so much more, all while still maintaining superior grades. The Water Valley High School Interact…
Read MoreAuthorities Nab Murder Suspect
SOUTHAVEN – A Water Valley man wanted for the March 4 murder of Justina Pritchard was apprehended Monday morning in Southaven after being on the run for three weeks. Water Valley Police Chief Jason Mangrum reported Marcus Sayles, age 40, was apprehended by U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force around 10:30 a.m. after agents spotted him…
Read MoreCity’s Fiber Deployment Hits Snag
WATER VALLEY – A proposed agreement for Tallahatchie Valley Electric Power Association (TVEPA) to deploy fiber in the City of Water Valley has hit a snag after a cable company challenged grant funding allocated for the project. The Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) announced last year that TVEPA will be awarded…
Read MoreFentanyl Task Force Arrest 48
JACKSON – A multi-agency investigation led to 48 arrests related to the sale and possession of drugs during dual operations in January and February. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the operations were conducted by the Attorney General’s Fentanyl Strike Force with assistance from 16 law enforcement agencies across the state including the Yalobusha County…
Read MoreJohn Crow’s Experience And Dedication Were Invaluable To Yalobusha County
There was noticeable laughter in the courtroom back in April, 2021, when John Crow said he always got along with press pretty good. The occasion was adoption of a resolution honoring Crow’s 40 years of service to Yalobusha County as board attorney. A large crowd had assembled, his friends along with current and former elected…
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