10 Years Ago, October 1, 2015 – Dozens of motorcycles were part of the lengthy funeral procession for Johnny Holloway Monday morning. Holloway passed away Sept. 23 at the age of 60. Holloway helped found Dream Riders Biking for Children and was an avid motorcyclist. He was laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery after…

WATER VALLEY – For the first time in city history, every utility pole in Water Valley will be inspected, treated, and digitally mapped after the Water Valley Electric Department approved a bid last week. Actions during the monthly commission meeting also included approving an interconnection agreement with Tallahatchie Valley Electric Power Association (TVEPA) to provide…

One of Oakland’s matriarchs, the delightful Joy Mullen, celebrated her 87th birthday recently! Joy is truly a joy and we wish her many more years of health and happiness. In addition, her granddaughter, Meg Daves, recently battled through a four-hour tennis match and emerged victorious at an ITA Regional Championship Tennis Tournament held in Perkinston,…

A big congratulations to Blake Sides and John Adam Robinson on their marriage Saturday, September 27. I wish you both many years of love and happiness. Beverly and Walter McBride of Marietta, Ga., were at homecoming at Tillatoba Baptist Church Sunday. Also attending were Rich and Jennifer Ross, Margaret Jean Ross, and Erik Bailey. Martha…

Hello and welcome back to another week of Inside The Blue and White! I’m so greatly grateful for you coming back and this week’s News from the halls of Water Valley High School! This week was full with students dressing up and school spirit ! The Lady Blue Devils volleyball had a tough week on…

WATER VALLEY – In their first meeting with Vardaman since 1955, the Water Valley Blue Devils turned the night into a showcase of offense, defense, and special teams, rolling to a 41-8 victory at Bobby Clark Field last Friday night. The win pushed the Devils to 4-1 on the season and gave them the momentum…

WATER VALLEY – Water Valley’s electric system is stepping into the modern era this week as the Electric Commission rolls out new customer service tools and begins a major vegetation clearing project along city power lines. On Wednesday, Sept. 24, the commission will officially launch an automated outage alert system and a new online customer…

WATER VALLEY – She may not have the polish of Josephine, last year’s record-setting beauty, but Elvira proved she had enough weight to hang with the best. The 219.5-pound watermelon grown by Allen and Martha Rogers finished fourth last Saturday, Sept. 20, in the Great Pumpkin Pursuit & Watermelon Weigh-Off at Roberts Family Farm in…

WATER VALLEY — More than a week after losing their home in a devastating fire, Water Valley Police Chief Jason Mangrum and his family say the outpouring of support from Water Valley and beyond has been nothing short of overwhelming. The fire broke out in the early morning hours of Saturday, Sept. 13, at the…

WATER VALLEY – For the first time, Water Valley’s annual homecoming traditions and the popular “I’m So Water Valley” event will be combined into a three-day weekend celebrating roots, reunions, and community pride. The action begins Thursday, Sept. 25, with the homecoming parade at 5:30 p.m. that will start at Crawford Sports Complex and roll…