Obituaries 05/15/2025
James Epsie Adams WATER VALLEY – James Epsie “Lightning” Adams was called home by the Lord on May 7, 2025. He was born February 20, 1941 in Panola County, Mississippi, to Epsie James (Major) Adams and Ruth Mae Henderson Adams. James confessed a hope in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist…
Read MoreInside The Blue And White
As we approach the final stretch of the school year, things are wrapping up quickly here in Water Valley. We only have a few more updates before summer break officially begins! The past few weeks have been packed with energy and excitement as we work hard to close out the year on a high note.…
Read MoreSupervisors Field Requests For Property Cleanup
COFFEEVILLE – Supervisors voted unanimously to not take action in response to a complaint filed requesting cleanup of property owned by Charlene Kincaide located at 10869 County Road 436. The decision followed testimony during a hearing in the May 5th Board of Supervisor meeting that indicated the problem ultimately stems from a dispute between neighboring…
Read MoreThe Civic – Stepping Back Into The Spotlight
WATER VALLEY – The curtains will soon go up again. Only this time, it’s not just the start of another show, it’s the return of a place that means a lot to this town. After years of being closed and months of renovation, the Water Valley Civic Auditorium will soon be ready for its big…
Read MoreHoran Hopeful For State Funding For Grid
WATER VALLEY – State Representative Kevin Horan attended a Board of Aldermen meeting on April 29 to update city officials about an anticipated special session for state lawmakers to adopt a state budget and potentially consider funding for special projects including money for the Water Valley Electric Department. Horan told aldermen that he expects Governor…
Read MoreTVIfiber Crews Start Mainline Construction For Fiber Deployment
WATER VALLEY — TVIfiber officially started mainline construction to deliver much-needed broadband internet and telephone services to the unserved and underserved areas in the City of Water Valley on May 1. This milestone marks a major step toward TVIfiber closing the digital divide that has left Water Valley residents and businesses in some areas of…
Read MoreCoffeeville Man Killed In Mower Accident
COFFEEVILLE – A Coffeeville man was killed last Wednesday, April 30, when a lawnmower fell on him. Yalobusha County Coroner Ronnie Stark reported James Logan, 82, was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:40 p.m. by deputy coroner Catie Childs. Logan was working under a John Deere riding lawnmower when it fell on him. Stark…
Read MoreCity Website Is In Development
WATER VALLEY – City officials authorized a tech-savvy volunteer to research options for the creation of a new city website that could serve as an information hub and provide option for residents to handle routine business including paying utility bills or fines. The unanimous vote to allow Robert Maze to move forward with the project…
Read MoreDon’t Trust A Local When Asking For Advice About Turkey Hunting
I am all out of excuses unless you can help me come up with something. The honey-do list has been steadily growing with each passing week as winter transitioned to spring, but my calendar has been full to this point. I have a simple rule when it comes to this list – turkey hunting takes…
Read MoreHill Country Living
It’s a beautiful time of year in this area of the world if you’re willing to ignore the apocalyptic thunderstorms that cause total havoc and destruction on a near weekly basis. A little over a week after we finally cleaned up the giant oak I watched fall in my yard during the last big storm…
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