Seeking The Sacred Forest Where The Churches Of My Heart Were Planted
This week, I have continued my search for an old place of worship that I have been carrying in my heart for many years. In doing so, I discovered the Pilgrims Rest Church and schoolhouse. It is important to note that in this area, many of the original church buildings are no longer standing on…
Read MoreLook Back In Yalobusha History
• 15 years ago, Aug. 28, 2008 – Windsor Foods was beginning the process to hire 200 people for their Oakland plant. Alderman-at-large Lance Clement presided over a special-called meeting of the board of aldermen to approve publication of the proposed city budget for the coming fiscal year. Mayor Bill Norris was absent from the…
Read MoreTillatoba News
Everyone seems to be staying in under the air conditioner and not visiting. I don’t think our energy- saver air conditioner is saving us much money this month. The only reason it stops humming is because David cut it off to clean the filter. On Saturday, James Lee Sturdivant had a birthday party and the…
Read MoreObituaries 08/24/2023
Jackie Lee Ferguson WATER VALLEY – Jackie Lee Ferguson, age 71, of Water Valley, MS departed this life Sunday, August 13, 2023 in Pensa- cola, FL. He was born March 16, 1952, to the late Lenard Reed and Dorothy (McCluskey) Ferguson. Jackie was a very kind, hard working man who loved working with his hands.…
Read MoreQualifying Is Underway For School Board Slots
WATER VALLEY – The deadline to qualify for two school board positions in the Water Valley School District and another in the Coffeeville School District is Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 5 p.m. Circuit Clerk Daryl Burney reported that the qualifying period is for Position 2 and Position 5 in the Water Valley School District. The…
Read MoreBlue Devils Kick Off Season At East Webster Jamboree
MATHISTON – The 2023 Water Valley Blue Devils kicked off both the season and the Coach Clint Faust Era in Jamboree action on Friday, August 18, at East Webster High School in Mathiston. The Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) allows two varsity quarters and a junior varsity quarter as a tune up the week…
Read MoreInside The Blue And White
A fabulous second week is now accomplished, with many more to gain! This week’s highlights at Water Valley High School have been a big eye-opener and preview of how chaotic yet exciting the school year will continue to be throughout the 2023-24 school year. All of the fun activities are starting to emerge, and it…
Read MoreGeorgia Man Eludes Authorities
WATER VALLEY – A wanted Georgia man remains on the lam after an intense multi-agency search in Yalobusha County that started during the early morning hours on August 9. Water Valley Police Chief Jason Mangrum reported a warrant for drug trafficking and felony fleeing has been issued for Marcus Head after nine pounds of alleged…
Read MorePolitical Shift: Voters In The County Favor GOP Ticket
WATER VALLEY – The August 8 Primary Elections were historic in the county as more voters cast a ballot in the Republican Primary than the Democratic Primary. The shift comes after county voters overwhelming voted a Democratic ticket for many decades. Yalobusha County Circuit Clerk Daryl Burney reported that out of a total of 2,434…
Read MoreCourthouse Tree Cut After Lightning Strike
WATER VALLEY – A towering landmark in the courthouse lawn in Water Valley was cut after lightning struck it Sunday, August 6. The oak tree was struck around noon and Brother Dan Dickerson was among the first to post of a picture of the tree on social media showing the scalped bark. Courthouse employee Emily…
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