Resident Warns After Cat Is Shot, Injured
Dear Editor, Last week, one of our neighbor’s cats was shot and maimed. The poor kitty had to have its leg amputated due to the injury. What kind of horrid person would do such a cruel, sick act? We live off Main Street near Wagner. Please be aware and protect your cats if they are…
Read MoreWagner’s World’s Fair Job Hunt Falls Short In 1904
It’s a Wagner Week! Here we have a trio of letters all related to a young George Wagner’s pursuit of a summer job at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. George, the second youngest of the six Wagner kids, was 25 years old at the writing of these letters. Having previously attended Ole Miss, where…
Read MoreFrom Germany To Tillatoba And Back Again
Bubba Dukes is doing some better after his winter fall, said his mother, Diane Dukes. I know Bubba is ready to be back at work. Men can’t tolerate sitting around the house. They have to be up and doing something. Lauri McCullar of Oakland is having a procedure at the Vein Institute in Senatobia on…
Read MoreSpring Brings Events And Activity In Oakland
The 2026 Legislative Session has a few “technical” days left on it. They adjourned and left town but held the session open for a few more days this week in case the governor vetoes any bills or line-item appropriations they might want to override. We Oaklanders are very disappointed that we did not get the…
Read MoreObituaries 04/16/2026
Lynn Allen Fly COFFEEVILLE — Lynn Allen Fly passed away April 7, 2026, at Yalobusha Nursing Home, leaving behind a life defined by service, family and deep ties to his community. He was 82. Fly was born Feb. 28, 1944, in Coffeeville to Bilbo and Earline Fly, whose values he carried with him throughout his…
Read MoreWater Valley Baseball Honors Seniors On Senior Night
WATER VALLEY – Water Valley High School recognized its senior baseball players during Senior Night ceremonies, honoring years of dedication to the program and looking ahead to their future plans. Parker Turnage, a six-year member of the program, plans to attend the University of Mississippi to pursue dentistry. He said one of his most memorable…
Read MoreYoung Water Valley Track Team Showing Championship Potential
WATER VALLEY — A young but talented Water Valley High School girls track team continues to show signs of something bigger. Following a strong showing at the district meet held at Potts Camp on April 8, head coach Bernadette Sayles believes her team has the potential to compete for championships as the postseason continues. “I…
Read MoreWV Powerlifter Makes School History With Blue Mountain Scholarship
WATER VALLEY — For the first time in school history, a Water Valley High School powerlifter is taking the next step in the sport. Senior Drake Mabary has signed a letter of commitment to attend Blue Mountain College, where he will compete on the school’s powerlifting team — becoming the first powerlifter from Water Valley…
Read MoreInside The Blue And White
Hello everyone, and welcome back to your weekly news from inside the halls of Water Valley High School! A couple of exciting things happened this week, and I’m here to tell you all about them, from baseball games to big accomplishments in sports. We have some great news to celebrate. Congratulations to Drake Mabary on…
Read MoreMDOT Plans One-Pass Cleanup On Highways
JACKSON – The Mississippi Department of Transportation will award a contract later this month for storm debris removal along state highways in north Mississippi. Mississippi Transportation Commission Northern District Commissioner John Caldwell said cleanup is expected to begin in late April. Caldwell said the agency first had to quantify the downed debris before putting the…
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