Ms. Evelyn’s Breakfast Was No Treat
It’s a Wagner Week! This letter is from Evelyn, John Henry Wagner’s second wife. I only have a few letters from her and get the general feeling that she wasn’t everyone’s favorite family member. This letter contains several interesting mentions of life at the time: a wagon wreck, a local book club, The Clippings Bureau…
Read MoreICRR Prepares To Move Last Local Facilities In 1945
The bad news was confirmed after several weeks of rumors. Illinois Central announced more offices in Water Valley would be moved to Jackson, Tenn., 120 miles up the line to allow the railroad to better cover their entire territory. The announcement from the railroad was reported in the May 10, 1945, edition of the North…
Read MoreTillatoba News
Love and sympathy is extended to the Quay Peacock family of Coffeeville. Quay passed away Tuesday, May 6, at the young age of 60. Quay was a sweet and soft-spoken person and will be missed by his family and friends. James Lee Sturdivant finished the school year on the principal’s list. His lowest average was…
Read MoreObituaries 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…
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