Each year the Junior Auxiliary’s new provisional class is tasked with creating a new project for the chapter to execute together. This year, our provisional class put their heads together and dreamed up a family-focused service project that would allow families to come together and interact in a fun and meaningful way in order to…

Goodness y’all, it’s hot as blue blazes here in Tillatoba. I went to open the front door and the hot air almost caused me to lose my breath. I worry about the boys and girls who are out in this hot weather practicing and playing sports. It’s that time of the year! It’s Vacation Bible…

What’s one of the first signs that Watermelon Carnival is just around the corner? When Carnival t-shirts begin popping up all over town! Sponsored by the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce this year’s 53rd Carnival is scheduled for Friday, August 4, and Saturday August 5. It is sure to be the same crowd-pleaser that…

WATER VALLEY – Four people charged in the brutal March 5 murder of an Arkansas teenager had their first appearance in circuit court last week. Devin Smith, Bralin Jackson, Layvonnia Jackson and Brandon Jackson appeared before Circuit Judge Jimmy McClure in the Water Valley courthouse on June 15 for a hearing to review the status…

WATER VALLEY – In a familiar summer pattern, Water Valley Police Chief Jason Mangrum reported that there were multiple reports of attempted vehicle burglaries Sunday night. “We had reports on Central Street and Main Street,” Mangrum told the Herald. “It appears that the owners did not have valuables stored inside the vehicles and the person…

WATER VALLEY – The Mississippi Main Street Association celebrated achievements of Mississippi Main Street communities at the Annual Awards Luncheon at The South Warehouse in downtown Jackson. The Annual Awards Luncheon honors Main Street directors, board members, and volunteers and recognizes the most outstanding downtown revitalization projects and events from Main Street communities throughout Mississippi.…

Good gracious, I found myself talking to a recording. Granted it wasn’t the first time, but “they” are getting better. The caller ID made me suspicious when I picked up the phone, but the opening statement caught me off guard. “David,” followed by a brief pause that sounded like a real conversation was in the…

It’s a Wagner Week! Little sister Jessie always dishes the dirt so subtly as to toe the line of gossip but never fully stepping over. It’s Jessie’s art. She also mentions Yocona Mills and calls it “The Factory” like she’s Andy Warhol or something. Jessie addresses one of her (and my own!) favorite topics to…

• 15 years ago, July 3, 2008 –The community was mourning the loss of Anthony Barnes, 38, assistant superintendent of the school district. He died after heart surgery at the University Medical Center in Jackson. Billy’s Creek Water Association customers were expected to see a boost in their water pressure after supervisors approved a plan…