Housing Authority Celebrates Graduates
By Ladesha White Herald Contributor WATER VALLEY – The Water Valley Housing Authority held a senior celebration to congratulate recent graduates on May 24. In dedication to the joyous moment, Terrell Brown, Jeremiah Griffis, Joshua Griffis, Starnecia Campbell, Shania Philips, Kamarious Rucker, Casey Telford, and Shonekevious Wilks, tenants of the community, were all invited to…
Read MoreObituaries 06/08/2023
Clister Hervey WATER VALLEY – Clister Hervey passed from this life on Sunday, May 27, 2033. She was born March 27, 1927 to the late Everlina and Ira Hervey. She accepted Christ at an early age and served faithfully on the mother board at her church. The funeral service was Saturday, June 3 at noon…
Read MoreTillatoba News
Congratulations to Josh Harrison for winning The Mississippi Association of Supervisors County Employee Scholarship! Josh is the son of Phil and Ginger Harrison of Tillatoba. Sunday, David and I ate lunch in Grenada with daughter, Donna Garripoli, and Miranda and Summer Procella. Miranda had made barbecue ribs, twice-baked potatoes and green beans. Donna made brownies…
Read MoreSylva Rena Still Has The Best Neighbors In The World
COFFEEVILLE – Frank B. Brooks was the guest speaker at the Yalobusha Historical Society’s May 21 meeting, sharing the rich heritage of the Sylva Rena community. Brooks opened with excerpts written by Earl Fly for “Yalobusha County History,” a 1982 publication by the Yalobusha Historical Society. Fly wrote that Sylva Rena was a close-knit community…
Read MoreElection On Tourism Tax Is Tuesday
WATER VALLEY – Voters in the city will have the opportunity to go to the polls Tuesday, June 6, to determine if a two-percent tourism tax should be levied on the sale of prepared food and drink sold inside the city limits. Should the levy be approved by local voters, the proceeds from the tourism…
Read MoreCornerstone Rehabilitation Receives Spotlight Award
WATER VALLEY – Cornerstone Rehabilitation, Inc. was presented the Business Spotlight Award by the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, May 23. Launched in 2016, the spotlight award honors merchants, businesses and individuals who excel in their support of the community and are involved in local activities. Steve Thompson and Jennifer McGavock founded…
Read MoreClass Shares ‘Forever Bond As Blue Devils’
WATER VALLEY – Clear skies and perfect temperature made for a perfect commencement ceremony at Bobby Clark Field Thursday night as 69 graduates crossed the stage to receive diplomas. Class Historian Peyton Ferguson shared highlights during the commencement, explaining that 13 years ago the Class of 2023 started with 116 kindergarteners at Davidson Elementary School.…
Read MoreLooking Ahead To The Year 2053
Saturday night was probably the fastest four hours of my life. Class members of the South Panola High School Class of 1993 gathered for our 30th reunion. After only one small reunion at the 10-year mark, the gathering was the first time many of us had seen one another since graduation night. Sure, friends stayed…
Read MoreTIN Plans Eight Fun ‘Free’ Camps
Well y’all, it is summertime in the Valley. It means you can expect no school, long days at the lake, barbecues, bike rides, summer jobs, and plenty of time to enjoy all that makes your soul shine. This Is Noteworthy (tin) is opening the doors in June for eight fun “free” experiences for our youth…
Read MoreHill Country Living
Our recent late spring weather has been absolutely glorious but peak summer life is already in full swing among the teenager set. Driving around in vehicles stuffed to the brim with ever-changing combinations of kids looking for places where everyone can swim is clearly their constant pursuit. I imagine they would have made A’s in…
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