WATER VALLEY – Voter turnout could be critical in the bid for Ward 2 alderman in the only contested race on the ballot next Tuesday. Incumbent Freddie Folson and Demetrius Ingram will be on the Democratic Primary ballot for Ward 2. Four years ago only 102 voters cast a ballot in a similar election where…

WATER VALLEY – When Demetrica Pegues came to work at Odom Rural Health Clinic as a Family Nurse Practitioner a decade ago, she had one of the shortest job interviews in history. Dr. Paul Odom called Pegues the day she took the national certification board exam after earning her Master of Science in Nursing from…

WATER VALLEY – The Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce proudly presented the Business Spotlight Award to The Hummingbird Bakery on Saturday, March 22. First introduced by the Chamber in 2016, this award recognizes businesses and individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the community. Since opening a year ago, The Hummingbird Bakery has seen steady…

There were a lot of smiling faces Saturday on Main Street for the Casey Jones Music Festival. The weather was perfect, and everyone enjoyed getting out on a beautiful spring day. The festival was amazing with tons of food vendors, good music, delicious food and shiny cars. The car show lined both sides of Main…

What a fun weekend in good ol’ Water Valley! The Water Valley Main Street Association’s Casey Jones Music Fest was this past Saturday and it was a great time! You Water Vallians really showed up. We can’t pull off a town festival without the town so thanks to each and every one of y’all who…

Dear Editor, I reckon this is my first letter to the paper, probably because I only started reading last week. It’s a funny story, really. Like any dog worth her treats, I was on high alert for the mailman—you never know when one of those fellas might get brave and try to break in with…

Almost eight inches of rainfall since Friday, March 18, 1955, sent waters from north Mississippi streams raging out of their banks, inundating highways and causing great damage to a number of bridges. Flood waters crossed Highway No. 7 from O’Tuckolofa Creek to a point about 150 yards inside the city limits of Water Valley. An…

Welcome to spring! The official first day of spring for 2025 was Thursday, March 20 – so let the allergies begin. The wind has been perfect to fly kites. Just ask little Hallie Deloach and she can tell you how much fun it is. Halllie is a true little farm girl who likes to feed…

I hope it’s been a good week for everyone. We’re getting ready for Easter coming up next month. It’s such a wonderful time to be a Christian. This is one of those times that bring us hope for eternity. We always have hope, but knowing the sacrifice Jesus made for us is humbling. I have…