80 Years Ago, July 26, 1945 – A letter from Sgt. William W. Wilson to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Wilson, tells of the faithfulness of his dog Argo, while in combat, and how the dog detained him from going from his sleeping quarters just before a shell landed in the way he would…

Sadie Harper is disappointed in the shot in her knee. It has not helped the pain. She’s using ointment and spray to help manage the discomfort so she can walk. Sadie’s son and daughter-in-law, Mit and Dea, are in Italy for a weeklong vacation. They met in Sicily 38 years ago and fell in love.…

Dalton Burney will take the stage at Music Fest on Thursday, July 31, at The Civic. Now a talented young performer with a growing fanbase, Burney first appeared at Music Fest when he was just three years old, standing beside his father. That early experience left a lasting impression on the crowd—and on Dalton himself.…

WATER VALLEY – The soundtrack of this year’s Watermelon Carnival will be playing loud and proud in City Park on Saturday, with live music stretching from morning well into the afternoon. Whether you’re strolling through booths, sipping a cold lemonade, or just resting in the shade, the stage lineup is worth a listen. Kicking things…

WATER VALLEY – A newly renovated laundromat with cutting-edge features and a fresh look was celebrated with a ribbon cutting last week, hosted by the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Mayor Tommy Reynolds. Dream Clean Laundry is located at the intersection of Railroad and Calhoun streets and is co-owned by Colby and…

WATER VALLEY – A 57-year-old man was fatally attacked by two dogs Friday afternoon at Second Chance Animal Alliance, an animal shelter located on Highway 315 just outside of Water Valley. Yalobusha County Coroner Ronnie Stark identified the victim as Clifford Phillips Jr. of the Boat Landing community. Stark said Phillips, who worked at the…

TALLAHATCHIE – A Tallahatchie County man remains on the lam after leading law enforcement on a multi-county pursuit on July 10 that ended in the woods near Ascalmore Creek Road in Tallahatchie County. Yalobusha County Sheriff Jerimaine Gooch reported 49-year-old Sam Seymore is facing a barrage of charges, including felony fleeing, grand larceny, attempted aggravated…

COFFEEVILLE – An annual tradition, Yalobusha County Tax Assessor/Collector Michael Walton presented the 2025 tax rolls to the Board of Supervisors during their “first Monday” meeting on July 7 in Coffeeville. Walton reported that the county’s taxable value for the upcoming fiscal year increased 14 percent, climbing from 79,271,317 in the current fiscal year to…

WATER VALLEY – A Water Valley man faces drug trafficking charges after officers discovered 140 pills of alleged ecstasy in his vehicle following a traffic stop on July 3. Water Valley Police Chief Jason Mangrum reported Lee Russell Mix, 40, of Water Valley was charged with drug trafficking and felony possession of marijuana with intent.…

WATER VALLEY – A town meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 17, at 2 p.m. to address growing safety concerns at the intersections along the Hwy. 7 bypass in Water Valley. The meeting will take place at the Water Valley High School cafeteria and is open to the public. Mississippi Northern District Transportation Commissioner John…