Mt. Liberty News
Another great week has gone by. I’m loving these temps. It has felt so good. We had our annual fish fry Saturday. It was a wonderful time. We had a good turnout. The food was great and the fellowship was greater. We played music and sang while the kids played. It was just a very…
Read MoreObituaries 10/09/2025
Randy William Evans OAKLAND – Randy William Evans, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2025, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Batesville. Randy was born on May 19, 1961, in Tallahatchie County to the late Polly Booth Evans and Joseph William Evans. He worked as a dedicated truck driver. Randy had a deep appreciation…
Read MoreInside The Blue And White
Hello, and welcome back once again! I’m so glad you’re here reading this week’s edition of Inside the Blue and White, your source for all the latest news from Water Valley High School. It’s been a beautiful week for our students and student-athletes alike! Big news for the golf team this past week! The boys…
Read MorePolice Report Calm Night At Homecoming
WATER VALLEY – Homecoming weekend at Water Valley High School brought big crowds but few problems for Water Valley police, though officers logged a handful of arrests in surrounding days ranging from traffic stops to domestic calls. Water Valley Police Chief Jason Mangrum reported tailgaters and fans were on their best behavior during Friday night’s…
Read MoreCreativity on Display At Annual Crawl
By Chris Goodwin Water Valley Main Street Manager WATER VALLEY – The 17th annual Water Valley Art Crawl will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, October 4. An after party will be from 9 to 11 p.m. at Lamar Block (the old Magnolia Furniture Company Building), with live music from Arnie Brenn.…
Read MoreWV School District Maintains B Rating
JACKSON – The Mississippi Department of Education has released 2025 accountability results showing that approximately 70 percent of school districts statewide experienced a decrease in points compared to 2024. This year marks the first time that the state has used the company, DRC (Data Recognition Corporation), for the English Language Arts (ELA) and Math assessments,…
Read MoreObituaries 10/02/2025
Louise Turner-Smith SOUTHAVEN – Louise Turner-Smith, 88, of Southaven, passed away peacefully on Sept. 18, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital–Desoto, surrounded by family. Visitation will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Henderson Funeral Home in Southaven, with funeral services immediately following at 12 p.m. The funeral home is located…
Read MoreSurely Not THAT Despicable Word…
It’s almost a profane word here in Yalobusha County – dare I utter it. Let’s go back a decade, when the system of government the county operates under was the subject of heated discussion. An election was scheduled in November 2015, and voters would decide if they wanted to require the county to operate under…
Read MoreLetters Reveal Wagner’s Ties to Christian Science
It’s a Wagner Week…again! Apologies to everyone looking for current town gossip, observations and opinions. All I’ve got is the old stuff because I’m out of town for a family happening. I did attend the Water Valley Homecoming Parade on Thursday and I will tell, observe and opine that our town’s kids and teachers are…
Read MoreFrom Roots To Holidays, Water Valley Is Home
If you ask folks at the Chamber why we love Water Valley, you’d better pack a snack and be prepared to sit down and listen for a while, because we’ve got a lot to say. It’s not one big reason. It’s a whole collection of small, wonderful things that, together, make our town feel like…
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