Action At Cossar State Park Includes Bingo, Dancing
George Payne Cossar State Park will have bingo Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. for ages 55 and up. Dancing in the Park at George Payne Cossar State Park will be Saturday, Sept. 5, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. I hear there will be lots of vendors and lots of fun. Lauri…
Read MoreObituaries 08/20/2026
Gary Steven Dickey WATER VALLEY – Gary Steven Dickey, affectionately known as Steve, 76, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at his home. Steve was a happy and loving man whose warm personality made him a joy to be around. He was blessed with many friends and truly enjoyed the time he spent with them.…
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Welcome back to another awesome week inside the Blue and White! It has been a busy week in the Valley with school back in session, sports seasons kicking off and much more. Students are constantly on alert for new events; each day we have something new to look forward to. The Lady Devil volleyball team…
Read MoreGetting (G)older, Giving Back
WATER VALLEY — Most people celebrate a milestone birthday by receiving gifts. Beth Mayeaux hopes her 60th birthday will become a gift for more than 900 people she may never meet. Instead of presents, the Water Valley resident is asking family, friends and the community to help raise $15,000 to erase approximately $1.4 million in…
Read MoreTCE Claims Move Beyond Plant
WATER VALLEY — The barrage of environmental lawsuits stemming from contamination tied to the former Holley Automotive plant in Water Valley continued in July, with seven additional suits filed in Yalobusha County Circuit Court. The new filings bring the number of state court lawsuits in the ongoing litigation to 20, up from 13 when the…
Read MoreBridge Closed Until Replacement
SYLVA RENA – A deteriorating bridge on County Road 225 near Sylva Rena has been closed indefinitely as Yalobusha County moves forward with plans already underway to replace the structure. District 3 Supervisor Kenny Harmon closed the bridge last week, citing it was a safety hazard. Harmon said the bridge has required repeated attention during…
Read MoreObituaries 08/13/2026
John C. Byford COFFEEVILLE – John C. Byford, 88, affectionately known as “Teeny,” passed away Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. Teeny was a generous and giving man who spent much of his life looking for ways to help others. A talented handyman with a natural ability to repair and rebuild almost anything, he put those skills…
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Hi everyone! I am so excited to be introduced as your current writer of “Inside the Blue and White.” My name is Edee Henderson and I am currently a senior at Water Valley High School. I am a member of the softball team, as well as Beta Club, and former editor of the Valley Views…
Read MoreBlue Devil’s First Softball Team Took The Field In 1996
20 Years—August 17, 2006 – Head football coach Trent Hammond was pictured giving instructions to Antonio Hoskins and DeShaun Kurtz in practice. They were preparing for a scrimmage at Winona coming up Friday. An intensive thunderstorm Friday morning bought a welcome short relief to the devastating drought conditions across the county. The County Board of…
Read MoreThe Consolidation Conversation
If you’ve been paying attention to education news, you’ve probably noticed that Mississippi Today has been following one topic particularly closely in recent years: school consolidation. It’s not because schools are closing tomorrow. It’s because the numbers are forcing lawmakers to have a conversation that many communities would rather avoid. Since 2014, the Legislature has…
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