Obituaries 02/22/2024
George Curtis Blakely COFFEEVILLE – George Curtis Blakely, 84, of Coffeeville, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at his residence. He was born June 7, 1939, in Grenada County to Rufus and Annie Anderson Blakely. George enjoyed a 42-year career at Heatcraft in Grenada and treasured the many friendships he made with his co-workers. A…
Read MoreInside The Blue And White
Welcome back to the inside scoop at Water Valley High, where last week we saw a lot less Blue and White and a lot more pink, red, and white! Students enjoyed this heartfelt week packed with love and thoughtful gifts and are now steadily counting down the days til spring break. With a three-day weekend,…
Read MoreReynolds Earns Victory In Mayor’s Race
WATER VALLEY – Former longtime state lawmaker Tommy Reynolds clinched a victory in Tuesday’s special election for mayor following heavy turnout for a single-ticket ballot. According to unofficial election results, Reynolds led the ticket with 599 votes, followed by Ron Hart with 183 votes and Terry Rockette with 64 votes according to unofficial results. No…
Read MoreTaxes For Road Improvements, Where Does Your Money Go?
WATER VALLEY – It’s wintertime in Mississippi, the toughest months for roads across the county as problems are exacerbated with freezing weather and frequent rainfall. One common statement is with the high cost of vehicle license tags in Yalobusha County, there should be plenty of tax money for supervisors to allocate for improvements on the…
Read MoreChamber Presents Award To Mulberry Lane Resale Shoppe
WATER VALLEY – Mulberry Lane Resale Shoppe was presented the Business Spotlight Award by the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday, February 12. First launched by the Chamber in 2016, the award honors merchants, businesses and individuals who excel in their support of the community and are involved in local activities. Mulberry Lane…
Read MoreAldermen Oppose Rate Increase For Electricity
WATER VALLEY – A proposed five percent rate increase for customers who receive electricity from the Water Valley Electric Department was rejected by aldermen during the monthly meeting on Feb. 6. Electric department superintendent Brandon Richardson requested the increase, citing a recommendation from a Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) consultant who crunched the numbers for the…
Read More‘Souper Bowl’ Soup Challenge Raises Funds For Compassion
By Robbie Fisher Herald Contributor WATER VALLEY – A group of Water Vallians recently organized an event to have fun and raise funds for a good cause at the same time. Friends who gather regularly at The Magnolia Coffee Company on Main Street planned an event the Friday before Super Bowl Sunday to support Compassion…
Read MoreIt’s Important To Understand The IRS Rules For Who Gets The Dependency Exemption
North Mississippi Herald Water Valley, Mississippi Dear Editor, As I began preparing tax returns for the 2023 filing year I have noticed an unusually large number of single parent returns being rejected by the IRS because someone else has already claimed the child as a dependent. This situation usually arises due to divorce or separation…
Read MoreCome Out And Party With A Purpose At The Junior Auxiliary Charity Ball
Dress to impress and strap on your dancing shoes because the Water Valley Junior Auxiliary is hosting a Mardis Gras themed Charity Ball on February 22 at 7 p.m. at Fountain Square. Tickets are $50 per person and all the proceeds will fund projects that support children in Yalobusha County. The event will feature heavy…
Read MoreHill Country Living
It’s a Wagner Week and I think we need to bring back the Whiskey Ticket in Water Valley elections. They sound fun! Water Valley, Mississippi April 7, 1886 My dearest John I intended in writing but was very busy and your father told me he wrote Monday so I was sure you would get a…
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