By the Water Valley Electric Commission On Monday evening, July 28 at 7 p.m., we, as the designated Commissioners of the newly-formed Water Valley Electric Commission, will hold our first meeting at City Hall. This is a moment that marks not only a beginning, but what has potential to be bright future for our community.…

There’s an old quote that says, “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.” The idea is that numbers can be twisted to tell just about any story you want. But the strange thing about the intersection of Highway 7 and Wise Street is that the statistics aren’t lying—they just aren’t helping.…

It’s a Wagner Week! A few columns back I told you all that I was nearing the end of my Elma Coleman Meek phase (not for any disinterest on my part—purely out of concern for y’all’s attention span.) But my Elma spark was reignited when I talked to Will and Patty Lewis at a University…

It was me. I’ll admit it. And it seemed like such a good idea at the time. “Let’s do a 30-day countdown to the Watermelon Carnival on Facebook!” I even said it with a smile. Probably while sipping sweet tea and feeling entirely too pleased with myself. “We’ll post some pictures with a little watermelon…

80 Years Ago, July 26, 1945 – A letter from Sgt. William W. Wilson to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Wilson, tells of the faithfulness of his dog Argo, while in combat, and how the dog detained him from going from his sleeping quarters just before a shell landed in the way he would…

Sadie Harper is disappointed in the shot in her knee. It has not helped the pain. She’s using ointment and spray to help manage the discomfort so she can walk. Sadie’s son and daughter-in-law, Mit and Dea, are in Italy for a weeklong vacation. They met in Sicily 38 years ago and fell in love.…

Dalton Burney will take the stage at Music Fest on Thursday, July 31, at The Civic. Now a talented young performer with a growing fanbase, Burney first appeared at Music Fest when he was just three years old, standing beside his father. That early experience left a lasting impression on the crowd—and on Dalton himself.…

WATER VALLEY – The soundtrack of this year’s Watermelon Carnival will be playing loud and proud in City Park on Saturday, with live music stretching from morning well into the afternoon. Whether you’re strolling through booths, sipping a cold lemonade, or just resting in the shade, the stage lineup is worth a listen. Kicking things…

WATER VALLEY – A newly renovated laundromat with cutting-edge features and a fresh look was celebrated with a ribbon cutting last week, hosted by the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Mayor Tommy Reynolds. Dream Clean Laundry is located at the intersection of Railroad and Calhoun streets and is co-owned by Colby and…

WATER VALLEY – A 57-year-old man was fatally attacked by two dogs Friday afternoon at Second Chance Animal Alliance, an animal shelter located on Highway 315 just outside of Water Valley. Yalobusha County Coroner Ronnie Stark identified the victim as Clifford Phillips Jr. of the Boat Landing community. Stark said Phillips, who worked at the…