Blue Devils Explode in Second Half, Clinch Playoff Bid
STRAYHORN – Whatever Water Valley coach Clint Faust told his Blue Devils at halftime Thursday night, it worked. Trailing 14-8 after a frustrating first half, Water Valley erupted for 36 points in less than nine minutes of the third quarter, turning a six-point deficit into a commanding 44-20 lead on the way to a 52-20…
Read MoreDon’t Forget To Vote Tuesday
I made it home from my international travels safe and sound and very tired! Then, I turned around and headed to New Orleans with my 9-year-old granddaughter to see the Broadway touring production of “The Lion King” at the historic Saenger Theatre. My sister Martha brought her oldest granddaughter up from Florida and we had…
Read MoreMcNamee Ends 22-Year Postal Career
The Tillman family reunion was held Sunday, Oct. 25, in the fellowship hall at Tillatoba Baptist Church. It was hosted by my granddaughter, Francesca Garriipoli Holliday, and my great-niece, Maci McClendon Scott. We had a nice crowd attending, with lots of good food and, of course, plenty of love floating around. Our attendance wasn’t quite…
Read MoreFestival Brings Church Family Together
Hello, friends. I pray everyone had a good week and you found yourself in the Lord’s favor. That’s where we all want to be. The message Bro. Grant brought us this week was titled “The Steps and the Stops.” Our Bible verses of focus were Psalm 37:23-24. “The steps of a good man are ordered…
Read MoreBlue Devil Band Reaches New Heights
BRANDON – The Water Valley High School Blue Devil Band made history Saturday with its first appearance at the state marching championship in Brandon under the competition’s current format. The band finished seventh among Class 2A competitors, but director Wes Brown said the experience was a major accomplishment for a program that has worked for…
Read MoreInside The Blue And White
Hey y’all, and welcome back to another week of Inside the Blue and White! It’s been a busy one at Water Valley High School, and I’m so glad you’re here to catch up with us. Let’s start with some big news: the Water Valley High School has been rated a “B” school. That rating comes…
Read MoreRain-Delayed Yard Sale Is Saturday
WATER VALLEY – Bargain hunters will have another opportunity to shop throughout Water Valley this weekend as the fifth annual Water Valley City-Wide Yard Sale returns Saturday, Oct. 24, after being postponed earlier this month because of the threat of inclement weather. The event will run from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., with more than…
Read MoreCity Faces Tough Choices
WATER VALLEY – Nearly two hours of discussion Monday night left Water Valley aldermen still searching for a solution to the city’s financial problems, with no agreement on utility payments and growing frustration over the lack of accurate financial figures. The meeting opened with a report from Yalobusha County Tax Assessor-Collector Michael Walton, who projected…
Read MoreHigher Scores, Tougher Scale
BWATER VALLEY – Both Water Valley schools improved their academic accountability scores during the 2025-26 school year, with Davidson Elementary posting its highest score in school history, but tougher state standards prevented the district from earning an overall B rating. The Mississippi State Board of Education approved the latest accountability results Thursday, Oct. 15, marking…
Read MoreBlue Devil Band Bound for State
GRENADA – The All Superior distinction means the Blue Devil Band earned the highest possible rating in every evaluated category: overall band, drum major, percussion and color guard. For band director Wes Brown, the accomplishment represents years of building a program and developing young musicians who are now setting their sights on an even bigger…
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