Budget Deadline Looms
WATER VALLEY — The Tennessee Valley Authority has weighed in on Water Valley’s escalating dispute over more than a half million dollars in electric system revenue, telling city and utility officials that payments to the city’s general fund may be made only after other electric system financial obligations are met. In a letter dated Tuesday,…
Read MoreMain Street Lunch Program Targets Online Marketing
WATER VALLEY – The Water Valley Main Street Association will hold a lunch-and-learn at noon on Monday, August 24, in the BankFirst Community Room. Justin McDaniel, owner of Courthouse Café, will present “Social Media Strategies” and demonstrate how business owners can use online tools to make flyers, videos, and other marketing materials. “Last month’s inaugural…
Read MoreHigher Costs Squeeze County
WATER VALLEY – Yalobusha County supervisors will hold the county property tax rate steady and forego employee raises in a tentative budget adopted Monday as sharply higher health insurance and retirement costs put pressure on county finances. The spending plan calls for a $217,267 increase in General Fund spending for the fiscal year beginning Oct.…
Read MoreToo Much Momentum To Lose
Sometimes the ink isn’t all the way dry before the storyline changes. Such was the case last week, and it was a good thing. A temporary fix on a bridge on County Road 225 that initially was not thought to be feasible became a reality. District 3 Supervisor Kenny Harmon reported that, with the help…
Read MoreDoing More With Less Is Nothing New
It’s been an interesting week in Water Valley’s online world. We made state news over city budget issues, for one. According to publicized reports across parts of Mississippi, it seems that Water Valley doesn’t have much money. I’m shocked, I tell you, shocked! I thought we were rich this whole time but were just playing…
Read MoreA Lasting Investment In Our Schools
To the Editor: David Howell’s recent column, “The Consolidation Conversation,” raises important questions about the future of public education in Yalobusha County. If school-district consolidation occurs, it could take the form of a countywide district or a merger with neighboring systems. No proposal is currently before us, and the outcome remains uncertain. Regardless of what…
Read MoreCleanup Begins At Old Herron Hardware
Belated Happy Birthday wishes to Walter Fuquay who celebrated his 80th birthday recently! Mary said they celebrated with cake and homemade strawberry ice cream at home with their neighbors Danny and Gail Barton and Julie and Van Everhard. I know that we all wish him a wonderful year ahead as he plows into his 80s!…
Read MoreAction At Cossar State Park Includes Bingo, Dancing
George Payne Cossar State Park will have bingo Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. for ages 55 and up. Dancing in the Park at George Payne Cossar State Park will be Saturday, Sept. 5, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. I hear there will be lots of vendors and lots of fun. Lauri…
Read MoreObituaries 08/20/2026
Gary Steven Dickey WATER VALLEY – Gary Steven Dickey, affectionately known as Steve, 76, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at his home. Steve was a happy and loving man whose warm personality made him a joy to be around. He was blessed with many friends and truly enjoyed the time he spent with them.…
Read MoreInside The Blue And White
Welcome back to another awesome week inside the Blue and White! It has been a busy week in the Valley with school back in session, sports seasons kicking off and much more. Students are constantly on alert for new events; each day we have something new to look forward to. The Lady Devil volleyball team…
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