Oakland Plans Full Month of Community Events
Oakland Day was a huge success. Congratulations to the team that pulls this event together each year. Next is the Chamber’s Volunteer Firefighters Appreciation Day on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 9 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Fire Department behind Town Hall on Hickory Street. The fire trucks will be out for the kids to…
Read MoreHelp Wildlife By Letting Your Garden Rest
Fall is such a lovely time to be out in the garden; there are so many last-minute blooms to enjoy before the first frost hits. The other thing that often hits people is the urge to clean up dead and dying debris in the garden. But our native wildlife populations would benefit greatly if we…
Read MoreFamily and Friends Celebrated Mark’s Birthday After Trunk Or Treat
Faye Hartley said they had Mark a birthday party Friday night after Trunk or Treat at the church. She cooked a lot of food, as usual! Those attending were Faye, Kristie, Nathan, Rowland, Mary Brett and McLendon Hartley; Annie, Saylor and Emily Box. Lots of good food, fellowship, and presents. I know Mark loved all…
Read MoreMt. Liberty News
Another busy week has passed us by, and we had such a wonderful time at our Fall Festival! We had a great turnout, and everyone laughed and played the games. We enjoyed chili and desserts and truly appreciate everyone who came out to join us—and those who worked hard to get everything ready. In just…
Read MoreSafe Room Grants Available For County Homeowners
COFFEEVILLE – Yalobusha County Emergency Management officials are encouraging homeowners in the county to apply for a new statewide program that reimburses residents for part of the cost of building FEMA-approved storm shelters. The initiative, launched by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and funded through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, is open to homeowners…
Read MoreInside The Blue And White
Welcome back to a spooky week inside the halls of Water Valley High School! The students were busy with all kinds of fun and excitement. It’s another great week ahead, so buckle up and enjoy the ride! Football hit the road last week to take on East Union and came home with a huge victory!…
Read MoreHistoric Jail Added To Endangered List
WATER VALLEY – The Old Yalobusha County Jail, a 120-year-old landmark standing beside the courthouse in Water Valley, has been named to Mississippi’s 10 Most Endangered Historic Places list for 2025. The recognition was announced Thursday night in Jackson during a Mississippi Heritage Trust ceremony unveiling the 15th edition of the statewide list, which highlights…
Read MoreBase Camp Alumni Panel Highlights Grit And Growth
WATER VALLEY — The first Base Camp Coding Academy Alumni Impact Panel drew a full house last Thursday morning as more than 100 students from a half-dozen different high schools and professionals gathered for an honest look at how a small-town tech program is changing lives and how much perseverance it takes to make it.…
Read MoreTransformative Mapping Project Sets Stage For City Paving Plan
WATER VALLEY — A street-by-street digital mapping project completed this month could lead to what Mayor Tommy Reynolds calls a “transformative paving program” for Water Valley, a plan that uses scientific data, not guesswork, to guide investment in future infrastructure improvements. The city is the first in north Mississippi to complete a comprehensive digital street-mapping…
Read MoreA Tale of Two Halves: Blue Devils Rally Past Strayhorn
WATER VALLEY – It was truly a tale of two halves Friday night as the Water Valley Blue Devils shook off a sluggish start and came alive after halftime, rallying for a 42–28 win over Strayhorn (3-8) to remain unbeaten in region play. The victory improved Water Valley to 7–2 overall (3–0 in region) and…
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