Blue Devils Break Away From Walnut To Advance In Playoffs
WATER VALLEY – The first half was choppy, the flags were flying, and frustration hung in the air as Water Valley struggled to find its footing in the opening round of the playoffs Friday night. But when the second half kicked off, everything changed. The Blue Devils found their groove on both sides of the…
Read MoreStudents Advance In Lions Club Peace Poster Contest
Artwork from local artists is advancing to the state level thanks to the annual competition sponsored by the Water Valley Lions Club. The contest encourages students to express their vision of peace through art and has been held worldwide for more than three decades. This year’s theme “Together as One” invites students to imagine what…
Read MoreWater Valley Students Reimagine Coastal Artist For Museum Exhibit
WATER VALLEY – Twenty-four Water Valley High School art students have been selected to exhibit their work in the Walter Anderson Museum of Art Student Show, a statewide showcase celebrating young Mississippi artists. The winter exhibition, themed “Walter Anderson Reimagined,” invites students to create their own interpretations of the iconic Gulf Coast artist’s work. The…
Read MoreInside The Blue And White
Welcome back to another exciting week of Inside the Blue and White! It’s so incredible to have you back reading this week’s news straight from the halls of Water Valley High School! Our students and teachers have been busy making memories, achieving goals, and showing off that true Blue Devil pride. From classroom highlights to…
Read MoreOperation Christmas Child National Collection Week Is November 17–24
The National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child is set for Nov. 17–24, and area churches are once again serving as official drop-off sites for gift-filled shoeboxes. The drop-off location for the Yalobusha County area is Water Valley First Baptist Church, located at 800 North Main Street. Drop-off times are: • Mon.–Fri., Nov. 17–21: 9…
Read MoreCuts Challenge Food Ministry’s Mission
WATER VALLEY – A steep drop in federal food supplies and rising grocery costs are putting unprecedented strain on Compassion Ministries, the long-running food pantry that has served families across Yalobusha County and portions of Lafayette Count for nearly three decades. General Manager Danny Forsyth said the pantry — which partners with the Mississippi Food…
Read MoreSupervisors Adopt Ordinance Banning Kratom
COFFEEVILLE – Yalobusha County supervisors voted Monday to adopt an ordinance banning the sale and possession of a substance known as kratom in the county’s unincorporated areas, joining a growing number of Mississippi counties that have restricted the herbal product because of its opioid-like effects. The ordinance, approved unanimously during the board’s Nov. 3 meeting…
Read MoreHoliday Fun Returns to Main Street Nov. 15
WATER VALLEY – The Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than two dozen local businesses will participate, offering special promotions, holiday treats, and door prizes for shoppers. The day will also feature the Rotary Club’s Chili Cook-Off…
Read More911 Mix-Up Delays Response
COFFEEVILLE – County officials reviewed the response to a 911 call following an incident Friday when a District 5 county road department employee was injured after falling from a backhoe bucket that was extended an estimated 10 feet in the air. The worker had been trimming limbs along a county road. The worker fell from…
Read MoreA Canine’s Guide To Surviving Autumn Mania
I like fall. The air finally stops trying to cook me alive, and I can sit in the yard without slow-roasting my hindquarters. The breeze smells like change. The leaves crunch under my paws. It’s a full sensory buffet. It’s also peak squirrel surveillance season, and Snack Dad and I rotate between windows, monitoring every…
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