Doing 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…
Read MoreGetting (G)older, Giving Back
WATER VALLEY — Most people celebrate a milestone birthday by receiving gifts. Beth Mayeaux hopes her 60th birthday will become a gift for more than 900 people she may never meet. Instead of presents, the Water Valley resident is asking family, friends and the community to help raise $15,000 to erase approximately $1.4 million in…
Read MoreTCE Claims Move Beyond Plant
WATER VALLEY — The barrage of environmental lawsuits stemming from contamination tied to the former Holley Automotive plant in Water Valley continued in July, with seven additional suits filed in Yalobusha County Circuit Court. The new filings bring the number of state court lawsuits in the ongoing litigation to 20, up from 13 when the…
Read MoreBridge Closed Until Replacement
SYLVA RENA – A deteriorating bridge on County Road 225 near Sylva Rena has been closed indefinitely as Yalobusha County moves forward with plans already underway to replace the structure. District 3 Supervisor Kenny Harmon closed the bridge last week, citing it was a safety hazard. Harmon said the bridge has required repeated attention during…
Read MoreObituaries 08/13/2026
John C. Byford COFFEEVILLE – John C. Byford, 88, affectionately known as “Teeny,” passed away Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. Teeny was a generous and giving man who spent much of his life looking for ways to help others. A talented handyman with a natural ability to repair and rebuild almost anything, he put those skills…
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