We can’t say we weren’t warned, for a full week the forecasters reported the frigid blast with sleet and snow that was coming. The advance notice was almost too much, kids’ anticipation was through the roof and the grocery stores were slammed for days. There are some hilarious Facebook posts by friends and family who…

Congratulations to James Lee Sturdivant, who made the first grade headmaster’s list at Carroll Academy. Bless his sweet heart, he has been sick all week with flu B and a ear infection. Julia Kerr has shingles and tested positive for Covid. “Happy new year to me,” says Julia! I hope you are feeling a lot…

• 15 years ago, Jan. 22, 2009 – City aldermen lowered the water rate for industrial customers, but left the higher rate for residential customers during a special, twice-rescheduled meeting of the board and after about 30 minutes of discussion. The lowered rate was actually below the cost to produce water, according to an official…

I’ve come to realize that the most challenging aspect of raising Southern kids is not the coming to emotional terms with the inevitability of them doing dumb things on four-wheelers, the lack of societal resources they have no choice but to overcome throughout their childhoods or the mystifying level of importance that pick-up trucks play…

Anddd we’re back and better than ever! The students were rowdy and rumbling through the halls like they never left after a two-week-long break. But it was a refreshing week for teachers, students, and faculty. Continue reading to see just how Water Valley High is bringing in the new year! Before we start on the…

Congratulations to James Lee Sturdivant, who made the first grade headmaster’s list at Carroll Academy. Bless his sweet heart, he has been sick all week with flu B and a ear infection. Julia Kerr has shingles and tested positive for Covid. “Happy new year to me,” says Julia! I hope you are feeling a lot…