Superintendent Announces Retirement
WATER VALLEY – Water Valley School District superintendent Jerry Williams will retire at the end of the semester in December following a 26-year career as an educator. He has served as the district’s superintendent for almost four-and-a-half years, starting with the 2019-2020 school year. “I have always said I will know when it is time.…
Read MoreNicaraguans Visit Longtime Mission Friends
WATER VALLEY – A missionary couple from Nicaragua with longtime connections to Water Valley spent three days in the city late last month as part of a six week trip in the United States. Roberto and Aura Sequiera with the Baptist Medical and Dental Mission International (BMDMI) spoke at several events during their time in…
Read MoreAction-Packed Open House Is Saturday
WATER VALLEY – Christmas will be here before you can say Ho! Ho Ho! It’s only seven weeks away and this Saturday, city merchants are welcoming in the holliest, jolliest season with the annual Business Holiday Open House from 10 until 3. The Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors this event which allows hundreds…
Read MoreOxford Man Killed In Weekend Crash
OAKLAND – A 29 year-old Oxford man sustained fatal injuries in vehicle crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 55 in Yalobusha County. Yalobusha County Coroner Ronnie Stark reported Trevoris Montrell Meeks, originally from Oakland, was pronounced dead at the scene from blunt force trauma. The Mississippi Highway Patrol reported that Meeks was in a 2018…
Read MoreOakland’s Down Home Christmas Activities And Grand Marshal Announced
The Oakland Area Chamber of Commerce and the Oakland Parade Committee are excited to announce the 2023 Down Home Christmas agenda on Saturday, Dec. 9 with Christmas activities including the annual Christmas parade and the lighting of the Oakland Christmas tree. Parade Committee Chairwoman Sharonda Jones announces that Audrey Ross will serve as Grand Marshal…
Read MoreNew Owners Will Continue Weeks Clinic
WATER VALLEY – Ownership of a dental clinic in Water Valley changed last Friday when Dr. Barry Weeks sold his clinic to two longtime dentists. Weeks said that although the ownership is changing, patients will notice little difference. The hours will stay the same, the staff will remain and Weeks will continue to work two…
Read MorePhiladelphia Exits Blue Devils From The Playoffs
WATER VALLEY – The Philadelphia Tornadoes from Region 3-2A traveled to Water Valley for the opening round of the MHSAA Class 2A Playoffs on Friday, Nov. 3. The Blue Devils faced a 16 to zero halftime deficit but displayed grit and a never-quit attitude as they pulled within one score during the third quarter two…
Read MoreInside The Blue And White
It was a spooky week inside Water Valley High as October was winding down and Halloween celebrated! Candy, costumes, and parties were the source of school spirit! It was a frightening change of environment and, ultimately, a monstrous week at Water Valley High! This treat-filled Tuesday was one to remember. It was different from your…
Read MoreObituaries 11/09/2023
Judge Andrew C. Baker CHARLESTON — Judge Andrew C. “Andy” Baker, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Oct. 31. The third of five children, Judge Baker was born on September 29, 1936, in Coaldale, West Virginia to Jesse and Vessie Baker. He graduated from Bramwell High School in 1954. He enlisted…
Read MoreTillatoba News
Baby it’s cold outside! James Lee Sturdivant won second place in the Halloween costume contest at his school! Congratulations, James Lee! Mary Brett Hartley was named Student of the Month in October at North Delta school. Jack Bowman went deer hunting but instead of killing a deer, he cleaned out the coyote population a little…
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