Mars To Headline Music Fest At The Civic
Get ready, Water Valley— Music Fest is back on Thursday, July 31, and this year’s lineup promises a night full of incredible music and heartfelt community spirit, all set against the backdrop of the newly renovated Civic Auditorium. Headlining the event is none other than Charlie Mars, the Mississippi-born singer-songwriter known for his soulful blend…
Read MorePower, Priorities, And A Big Bill Coming Due
There’s been a lot of buzz lately about Water Valley’s newly formed Electric Commission—and for good reason. Come August 1, this five-member group – Terry Allen Jr., Ray Hawkins, Vickie Person , Brandon Presley and Barry Weeks – officially step in to oversee the city’s electric department, a utility that quietly powers our lives and…
Read MoreCatching Up in the Valley: News & Nostalgia
I was out of town for a good part of the summer but have been back in good old Water Valley for about a week now. Catching up on our local news was easy thanks to the Herald. The issues I missed sat folded on the coffee table, waiting for my return. They survived a…
Read MoreAC Or Bust: A Dog’s Summer Survival Story
Summer is a slow, sweltering descent into desperation disguised as a season. You humans think you’re hot? Try wearing a fur coat you can’t take off. It’s not like I can slip into shorts and flip-flops. I’m stuck with this thick, double-layered outfit 24/7. Great for winter, they say. Built-in insulation, they say. Meanwhile, in…
Read MoreLong-Winded Gov. Murphree Spoke Here In ’35
• 50 Years Ago, July 17, 1975 – Becky Reid (Jones) was pictured on the front page preparing to leave for the Miss Mississippi Pageant in Vicksburg. She represented the city as Miss Water Valley. • 60 Years Ago, July 15, 1965 – The Yalobusha County Farm Bureau Federation is joining the state organization in…
Read MoreObituaries 07/17/2025
Melanie Faye Pruett WATER VALLEY – Melanie Faye Pruett, 71, passed away on July 13, 2025 at her residence in Water Valley surrounded by her loved ones. A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. in…
Read MoreFamily, Food, And Fellowship Fill Tillatoba Calendar
Christian love and sympathy to Wayne and Mary Hill and family of Grenada, on the loss of their son, Jim Hill. Kellie Young reported that they ended up having 42 kids and 31 volunteers at VBS. Great turnout! Phil and Ginger Harrison had a great time in Jackson Friday night, where their son, Josh, and…
Read MoreAnnual Reunion At Pine Valley Is Scheduled Sept. 20
PINE VALLEY – A long-standing community tradition continues as the Pine Valley School Reunion is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20, beginning at noon. Everyone is invited to bring a dish and enjoy the potluck meal. The original Pine Valley School building, constructed in 1931 with donated labor and materials from local residents, still stands today…
Read MoreMain Street Manager Outlines Projects, Progress At Ambassador Meeting
WATER VALLEY – Water Valley Main Street Director Chris Goodwin was the featured speaker at the July 1 meeting of the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, offering an overview of the local organization’s work, funding sources, and recent projects. Goodwin began by explaining that the Water Valley Main Street Association is a 501(c)(3)…
Read MoreQueen’s Tea Will Honor Mya Harden
The Water Valley Town and Country Garden Club cordially invites the community to a timeless tradition filled with hospitality, and local pride. On Sunday, July 20, from 2 to 4 p.m., the Queen’s Tea will be held at the Fountain Square Event Plaza in honor of Miss Mya Harden, this year’s Watermelon Queen. The event…
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