WATER VALLEY  — For the 2026 season, Melonvine Marketplace is stepping in to host a weekly community-centered Farmers Market at its historic schoolhouse location on South Main Street, providing a place for local farmers, growers, and makers to sell and for the community to access fresh, local goods. The Melonvine Farmers Market will align with…

YALOBUSHA – Two Yalobusha County grand juries returned a combined 41 indictments during their March 31 term — 29 in the Second Judicial District in Water Valley and 12 in the First Judicial District in Coffeeville. The indictments remain sealed until the accused are served by law enforcement. However, at least three indictments have already…

WATER VALLEY — For Water Valley High School senior Lailah Harris, signing day was more than just putting pen to paper when she committed to Blue Mountain University. It was the result of careful thought, hard work and a decision that balanced both her academic goals and her passion for powerlifting. “It really means a…

WATER VALLEY — After more than 160 years of history and a tradition of long-serving pastors, First Baptist Church of Water Valley is preparing to close one of its longest chapters. Dr. Randy Bain, who has served as pastor for 32 years, will retire May 3, stepping away from a role he has never viewed…

YALOBUSHA — Registration and seed pickup for the 3rd Annual Largest Watermelon Contest will be held Friday, April 17, at the Extension Office in Coffeeville and Saturday, April 18, from 10 to 11 a.m. across from Larson’s Cash Saver in Water Valley. Yalobusha County 4-H is partnering with the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce…

WATER VALLEY — A routine meeting of the Water Valley Board of Aldermen took an unusual turn Tuesday night when a resident used her allotted public comment time to deliver a wide-ranging critique of city officials, including aldermen, Mayor Tommy Reynolds, Planning Commissioner Meagan Backes, Water Valley Utility Commission Chairman Brandon Presley and the North…

WATER VALLEY — A $1.2 million boost to Water Valley’s electric system became official Monday as Gov. Tate Reeves signed a quarter-billion-dollar special projects bill into law. The funding, part of the Legislature’s end-of-session “Christmas tree” bill, was secured with assistance from State Rep. Kevin Horan and State Sen. Ben Suber. Water Valley Utilities Commission…

This week’s topic should come as no surprise for my longtime Dave’s World readers, especially following my turkey hunting adventures in last week’s edition. Traditionally, watermelons follow turkey season as part of the natural progression of spring activities. I’m not talking about the everyday melons, although I know some seeds will be in the ground…

10 Years—April 14, 2016 – A partnership spanning more than 61 years is recognized at the annual Water Valley Chamber of Commerce banquet as Bob and Dale Tyler receive the Braswell Hatcher Service Award. Both lifelong Water Valley residents and graduates of Water Valley High School, the couple also earned degrees from the University of…