Water 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…
Read MoreHelping Hands, Heavy Loss
COFFEEVILLE — For nearly six weeks after Winter Storm Fern struck on Jan. 24, the Robertson family showed up wherever help was needed. Saturday, while still working storm cleanup, they lost everything they owned in a house fire. Six members of the Robertson family lost their home and all of their belongings in the blaze…
Read MoreStorm Cleanup Cost Projected At $7 Million
COFFEEVILLE — Yalobusha County’s ice storm cleanup is on pace to become one of the most expensive recovery efforts in county history, with total costs projected seven million dollars. While federal and state agencies are expected to reimburse 87.5 percent of eligible expenses, supervisors took steps Monday to prepare for a reimbursement timeline that could…
Read MoreVoters Head To Polls March 10
YALOBUSHA COUNTY – Mississippi voters will head to the polls Tuesday, March 10, for the state’s congressional and U.S. Senate primary elections. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. In the Second Congressional District, incumbent Bennie G. Thompson faces Democratic challengers Evan Littleton Turnage and Pertis Herman Williams III. Republicans Ron Eller…
Read MoreAldermen Expand Utility Authority
WATER VALLEY — In a special called meeting Feb. 27, the Water Valley Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to expand the Water Valley Electric Commission to oversee the city’s water, sewer and sanitation services. With the vote, the body will now operate as the Water Valley Utilities Commission. The resolution passed 4-0. Voting in favor…
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