Tillatoba Youth Attend Winter Retreat
When I see daffodils popping up here and there, I know spring is in the air. These past few beautiful days remind me that we may have a few more cold days, but spring is on its way. North Delta School is proud to recognize its 7th and 8th grade students who earned placements in the…
Read MoreAll Roads Lead Through Oakland
Condolences to the Conner family on the loss of their mother, Kathryn Conner Spruill. They were our next door, down-the-road neighbors for years. They moved to Calhoun City in the late ‘60s but kept their land in Oakland. Two of the children now live on the Oakland property. Also, our sympathy to Rosemary Irby on…
Read MoreWater Valley Utilities Commission Explains Storm Bills
WATER VALLEY — When Debra Maynor opened her latest utility bill and saw a total nearing $450, almost $200 higher than her usual $250 monthly charge, she decided she needed answers. “I found out the bill is basically for a month and a half rather than a month,” Maynor said Monday night after attending a…
Read MoreObituaries 03/05/2026
Debbie Bell WATER VALLEY — Debbie Bell died Feb. 25, 2026. She was 64. Born June 16, 1961, Bell spent her life devoted to her family and serving others. Debbie had a heart that naturally cared for others and lived out that calling every day. She d found joy in life’s simple moments. She loved…
Read MoreInside The Blue And White
Hey everyone, and welcome back to another week of Inside the Blue and White! Things really picked up around campus with lots activities. From baseball to archery, our athletes and students stayed busy and brought the energy all week long. There were plenty of exciting moments, and I’m excited to share all the highlights with…
Read MoreJackson Enters Plea In Murder
COFFEEVILLE — Nearly three years after an Arkansas teenager was found shot to death in the Holly Springs National Forest, the first of four defendants charged in the case has entered a guilty plea. Layvonnia Alicia Jackson pled guilty Tuesday, Feb. 17, during a hearing in Coffeeville before Circuit Judge Jimmy McClure III. As part…
Read MoreBurney, Spence Detail Volunteer, FEMA Coordination After Storm
YALOBUSHA COUNTY — Mississippi State Extension Service County Agent Missy Burney and EMA Director Stewart Spence provided supervisors an overview of volunteer operations at the county’s Multi-Purpose Building following Winter Storm Fern. The report came during the Feb. 17 Board of Supervisors meeting. Burney, who helped coordinate activity at the Multi-Purpose Building, said the relief…
Read MoreCity Will Advertise For Public Works Director
WATER VALLEY — The Water Valley Board of Aldermen voted Feb. 19 to advertise for a public works director, a newly structured position that would oversee multiple city departments following the abrupt resignation of Street Department Director Willie McCachren. Mayor Tommy Reynolds told the board the city must take the opportunity to create long-term structure.…
Read MoreEight Is Not Senior, Thank You Very Much
I knew something was wrong the minute the Chewy box hit the porch. The thunk was different, and my human was smiling too much, using that low, soothing voice that always means she’s up to something. As she opened the box and set the bag on the kitchen floor, I approached slowly. I sniffed. I…
Read MoreCleanup Efforts Continue Across Community
Ruth, Jane, Festus and Amanda Hailey visited Peggy Bailey at the Charleston nursing home Sunday afternoon. Bubba Tillman celebrated his birthday Saturday, Feb. 21. Dr. Joe Roberts and his wife, Patsy, treated him to supper at Country Catfish in Oakland. Patsy also made him a coconut cake to take home. Congratulations to Johnadam and Blake…
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