Interstate Speed Limits Increased To 70 In 1996
10 Years Ago — March 10, 2016 – County supervisors met with attorneys from the Jackson-based law firm Watkins & Eager PLLC to discuss possible legal action related to contamination from a decades-old release of trichloroethylene (TCE) at the former Colt Industries/Holley Automotive facility on Highway 32. Testing by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality…
Read MoreAnother Prized Letter From Oxford Socialite
It’s a Wagner Week! Surprise, another letter to our own George Wagner from Oxford socialite, Elma Coleman Meek. We’ll just keep what she says about the Chancellor’s wife between us, okay? January 12, 1904 Dear George, Knowing how busy you have been with your exams, I fully intended writing you before. Usually someone has borrowed…
Read MoreTate ‘Is Better Than Your Average Republican’
Dear Editor, I had to compliment some politicians recently. I hate to do that. Our local Democrats squeezed out some praise through utter competence and now I guess I want to give equal time. So, our Governor Tate Reeves, Better Than Your Average Republican. Nobody’s perfect. He will be needing a job soon, in a…
Read MoreTillatoba News
I pray all you school students and faculty have a great and safe spring break. Scott McLendon attended his granddaughter’s first birthday party. Little Farron McClendon was dressed like a little princess with a flower wreath adorning her beautiful hair. Martha Box is glad to be up and at ’em a bit better this week.…
Read MoreOakland Part Of Main Street Effort
Friends of Ginny Toole Sosebee are so saddened to hear about the sudden death of her husband, Richard, last week. Ginny grew up in Oakland, the daughter of Martha Magee Toole and Terry Toole, and after college and living in Atlanta, moved back to Oakland with her husband, Richard. He was a contractor and she…
Read MoreWater Valley Band Celebrates Achievements, Plans For Spring Concert
Water Valley High School Band – Spring Update 2026 By Wes Brown – WV High School Band Director We had a really fun and successful marching season this year, receiving an Excellent rating at evaluations. Our drumline, color guard and drum major all received Superior ratings. As football season concluded, we began preparations for our…
Read MoreObituaries 03/12/2025
Cynthia Dawn New WATER VALLEY – Cynthia “Cindi” Dawn New, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend, passed away March 8, 2026, at the age of 52. Born July 19, 1973, in Bruce, Cindi touched the lives of all who knew her with her loving spirit and kindhearted nature. She excelled…
Read MoreInside The Blue And White
Hello and welcome back to another week Inside the Blue and White! Spring break is underway and students are excited for a well-deserved week off. Last week was another busy week for both baseball and archery with several games and matches taking place. Archery kicked off the week with Senior Night! Seniors recognized were Alexia…
Read MoreUpdated Building Fee Schedule Starts April 1
WATER VALLEY — The Water Valley Board of Aldermen approved an amendment to the city’s building permit fee ordinance in January updating the fee structure originally adopted Aug. 1, 2006. The new prices start April 1. The revised ordinance establishes updated base fees and square-foot calculations for residential and commercial construction, roofing work, accessory structures…
Read MoreWater Valley Man Arrested On Aggravated Domestic Violence, Kidnapping Charges
WATER VALLEY — James Ledford, 39, of Water Valley, was arrested Friday morning on felony charges stemming from an alleged domestic assault earlier in the week. Water Valley Police Chief Jason Mangrum reported officers launched an investigation early Tuesday morning, Feb. 3, after a female victim came to the Water Valley Police Department to report…
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