Inside The Blue And White
Welcome back to the final edition of Inside the Blue and White for the 2024–2025 school year. It’s honestly wild to think the year has already come to a close. It feels like we were just walking into school on that first day, full of nerves, excitement, and iced coffees clutched in hand, not even…
Read MoreBypass Crashes Prompt Renewed Scrutiny
WATER VALLEY – A tragic vehicle crash on May 8 that claimed the life of Antonie Hilliard at the Hwy. 315/7 bypass has sparked renewed scrutiny about safety concerns at the intersection. The crash remains under investigation by the Water Valley Police Department, but the apparent culprit was a southbound vehicle that did not stop…
Read MoreSixty Four Grads Will Earn Diplomas
WATER VALLEY – Sixty-four Water Valley High School seniors are candidates for diplomas in Friday night’s graduation ceremony. The commencement will begin at 7 p.m. on Bobby Clark Field. Class Historian Joshua Wrenn will share the class history during the commencement. Jackson Herrera will deliver the salutatory address, followed by recognition of the honor students…
Read MoreSaving A Liberty Ship: The Rest Of The Story
Mickell Dunn, quartermaster of the VFW post in Water Valley, made an unusual presentation this past Veterans Day by focusing on Liberty ships, the backbone of the U.S. Merchant Marine during the first half of WWII. The men and ships that kept fighting forces supplied usually get little mention, so few know that America and…
Read MoreGraduates: Don’t Forget To Visit Your Mama
As I write this column, it isn’t raining outside and rain isn’t in the immediate forecast. But, I have no doubt it will rain anyway. It will rain and storm and trees will fall over into houses and onto cars and over roads. It seems we live in a giant, green snow globe without the…
Read MoreSunset Series Resumes Saturday
By Chris Goodwin Water Valley Main Street Association Director The Water Valley Main Street Association has developed several signature events over the years, from music festivals to an art crawl that highlights the town’s rich culture. Earlier this year there was a big turnout for the Water Valley Wine Down, with shoppers visiting stores…
Read MoreOh, The Career Choices That I Could Have Made…
If you ask me, my human hit the jackpot when I came into her life. Seriously, where would she even be without me? Probably fallen into a well if you believe those Lassie re-runs. But sometimes, usually between belly rubs, treat negotiations, and barking at invisible things (because someone has to keep an eye on…
Read MoreObituaries 05/24/2025
Harlan Dean Boyles SARDIS – Harlan Dean Boyles passed away on May 15, 2025, at the age of 78. Harlan was born on April 13, 1947, in Batesville and he spent his early years running track at North Panola High School. After graduating, he joined the Army and bravely served three tours in Vietnam, earning…
Read MoreTillatoba News
Get ready for an unforgettable summer adventure! Tillatoba Baptist Church is hosting a fun-filled Vacation Bible School (VBS) scheduled July 6 – July 9 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. each night. Family night will be July 9 at 6 p.m. The theme is “Magnified – Studying the bigness of God in the smallest of things.”…
Read MoreMt. Liberty News
It’s been a great week at Mt Liberty. We had our annual cemetery day and the turnout was strong. We’re very happy everyone came to participate. Many thanks to those that brought food and prepared the fellowship hall. We also have an updated sign at the end of the road and it looks beautiful. Pat…
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