Play Ball: Youth Season Is Underway At Crawford
WATER VALLEY — The youth baseball and softball season officially got underway Saturday as 24 teams gathered on the field at Crawford Sports Complex for opening ceremonies. Families, coaches and players filled the complex as the annual event marked the start of another season for the Magnolia Youth League. Robert Maze, director of the Water…
Read MoreJuveniles Target Two Stores
WATER VALLEY — Water Valley police are investigating a pair of thefts involving juveniles targeting local businesses in what Police Chief Jason Mangrum described as “coordinated distractions.” The most recent incident occurred May 2 at Slacker’s Smoke Shop on Central Street, where Mangrum said three juveniles appeared to work together inside the store. “We had…
Read MoreObituaries 05/07/2026
Linda Gooch Shorter DAVENPORT, IOWA — Linda Gooch Shorter, 73, passed away April 15, 2026. Linda was born Oct. 18, 1952, to the late Jabo and Irma Gooch. She was united in marriage to the late Doyle Shorter. She was a native of Water Valley and later made her home in Davenport, Iowa. She is…
Read MoreCount The Hours, Cut The Cost
Count The Hours. Cut The Cost. It’s a simple message, but one that reflects some practical thinking by county officials and could play an important role in the recovery effort following Winter Storm Fern. In a county where neighbors still show up for one another, the idea is simple: turn the work already done by…
Read MoreChamber Worked To Raise $6,000 For The 1966 Budget
20 Years—May 4, 2006 – During the annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet, outgoing president, Missy Kimzey and incoming president, Kim Jones, congratulated Lacey Harris, on being selected 2006 Water Valley Miss Hospitality. Dr. Paul Odom was presented the Braswell Hatcher Award by Bobby Turnage. The Water Valley Blue Devils baseball team advanced to the North…
Read MoreSpring Is Here — And So Are The Ticks
The weather has been absolutely beautiful and spring is in full swing. All the roses are blooming, so that means that my phone’s camera roll is filling up with more pictures of flowers than it has of my own children. The outside temperatures during my morning walks around town are so perfect as to be…
Read MoreAn Office That Carries A Lot Of Weight
The Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting resumes for the position of Office Manager. On paper, that may sound like a regular job announcement. But we all know it means a little more than that. The Chamber office is one of those places where the work may look simple from the outside, but…
Read MoreBeckham, The Festival And A Busy Week
Our 5th Yalo-Ribbon Festival was just wonderful. The weather, the sounds of kids having fun, and the voices of singers, and the pleasant hum of community members and visitors greeting one another made it such a special day. It reminded me of my favorite song, “It’s a Wonderful World,” and particularly the verse that includes,…
Read MoreWaiting On Lilly Rose To Make Five Roses
Happy Mother’s Day to all of you precious mothers. My prayer is that God will bless each and every one of you mothers and that you can be with your family on this special day. Wear that red rose or white rose proudly! Freda Weir had a great time recently dining with her “Circle of…
Read MoreSupervisors Leave Garbage Policy Unchanged After Discussion In Meetings
YALOBUSHA — A dispute over a garbage bill in April led to a broader discussion this week as the Yalobusha County Board of Supervisors revisited its policy on canceling residential garbage pickup in the county. The issue first came up during the April 20 meeting, when supervisors reduced a bill for resident Leslie Campbell after…
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