I am happy to report that, in the past week, all of my in-laws have gotten electricity and water back in their homes. What a relief! Every family member has returned to modern society. In my observation, Boomers handled the aftermath of the storm better than some of the people I know who are my…

20 Years—February 16, 2006 – The Red Hat Melons of Water Valley were helping to raise money for the upcoming Cancer Relay for Life Event by selling purple bows, donated by Carolyn Byford of Carolyn’s Flowers and Gifts. Pictured displaying the bows were Jonnie Mayo, Liz Reynolds, Jeannie Clement, Janice Avant and Edwina Hyde. 30…

Winter has not packed up and left. Not by a long shot. The mornings still make you shiver when you step outside. Lawns look worn out. The sky has spent more time gray than blue. Tree debris still lines sidewalks, a reminder of what we just went through and of the steady work still underway.…

OAKLAND – The Oakland Chamber Foundation has received notification that its Oakland Celebrates America250 project has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council and the America250 Mississippi Commission. Oakland’s celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence will launch with the Yalo-Ribbon Festival on May 2 and…

The month of February is almost over and the March winds will begin. I hope all of you ladies received lots of chocolates and you men received a nice bouquet of flowers. Love and sympathy to the Janie Deck Macke family of Glenn Allen, Mo. Janie was a first cousin to my husband, David. Love…

As Oakland continues to work toward “normal” again after the Fern Ice Storm of 2026, there are signs of spring in spite of the ice. The tiny yellow blossoms of the forsythia are pushing out, the birds seem extremely happy as they dart through the yards, and the days have started warming up. Spring always…

Last week was our first week back after the bitter cold front we experienced, and while our community came together to help those in need by providing food, shelter and warmth, Water Valley High School experienced a season of both celebration and heartbreak. Over the past three weeks, our school has celebrated major accomplishments while…

WATER VALLEY — A 20-year-old Water Valley man was shot and killed Thursday afternoon in a homicide that police say was resolved within minutes, though the investigation remains ongoing. Water Valley Police Department Chief Jason Mangrum reported officers and deputies responded at approximately 4:21 p.m. on Feb. 12 to a shooting on Blackmur Drive near…

WATER VALLEY — Officer Jaryn Gooch has been promoted to the rank of sergeant with the Water Valley Police Department Chief Jason Mangrum reports the promotion was made Feb. 3 and recognizes Gooch’s consistent leadership, initiative and commitment to professional development within the department. As part of the promotion ceremony, Yalobusha County Sheriff Jerimaine Gooch,…