City’s Historic Commissioners Review Permits
WATER VALLEY – The Water Valley Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) approved one permit and tabled requests for three permits during a quarterly meeting on January 27 via zoom. The permits, formally called a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA), were discussed in a lengthy two-and-a-half hour meeting via Zoom with commissioners Robbie Fisher, Emily Fransee, Mickey Howley…
Read MoreOfficers Check Grenade Found In Storage Unit
WATER VALLEY – Police officers responded to an unusual call on Main Street when a grenade was discovered in a mini storage unit on Jan. 29. Police Chief Jason Mangrum reported that the caller had purchased the contents of the mini storage at auction and found the grenade while he was cleaning it out. The…
Read MoreObituaries 02/06/2025
Joseph Adams, Jr. WATER VALLEY – Mr. Joseph “Joe” Adams, Jr., 86, died Saturday, January 25, 2025, at his home in Water Valley. A funeral mass was held Friday, January 31, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Oxford with Father Mark Shoffner officiating. Visitation was held prior to the service beginning at 9…
Read MoreWeekend Fishing Revealed Another ‘Must-Have’ For The Tacklebox
I had spring fever Monday and Tuesday – it was so nice outside that I didn’t want to work. Thankfully I was able to soak in plenty of sunshine during the weekend, this made the hours in the office more bearable. The weekend culminated with a “crappie fry” at the house with freshly caught fish.…
Read MoreHill Country Living
Here we are. After what seemed like the longest January on record, we finally made it to February. Too much happened in January. The world-wide events committee should have capped it off at some point around Martin Luther King Day. Whatever celestial gods were in charge of January 2025 seemed caffeinated. Although I do highly…
Read MoreWater Valley – An Amazing Community Where Tradition And Progress Coexist
Moving to a new town is a lot like trying to assemble furniture without the instructions – confusing, overwhelming, and guaranteed to make you wonder why you packed so much stuff. You don’t know where to get a good cup of coffee, who to trust with your hair, or even what day the trash is…
Read MoreDr. Armstrong Was Lobbying For 911 System In 1995
15 Years Ago, Feb. 4, 2010 – Water Valley Main Street Association Director Mickey Howley wrote about that several businesses in town were experimenting with social media. The Main Attraction Coffee Shop and Tanning Salon was utilizing Facebook to share about new menu items or specials. Becky Tatum at the White Star Kitchen was posting…
Read MoreMt. Liberty News
I hope it’s been a great week for everyone. Things have been good here. We’re getting ready for our Valentine’s dinner at Mt. Liberty Church and can’t wait for the fun and fellowship. Billy Brooks had a birthday and Toby and Chandler Shaw celebrated an anniversary. We were very happy to celebrate with them. Bro.…
Read MoreFreeman Celebrates Successful Season With NWCC Football
SENATOBIA – As the 2024 college football season closes, Saveon Freeman of Water Valley, a key contributor for the Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers, celebrates an unforgettable year marked by historic achievements and personal growth. The Rangers capped off their incredible season by securing the MACCC Championship, finishing with an impressive 10-2 record, and earning…
Read MoreMississippi State University Announces Honor Lists
MISSISSIPPI STATE – Mississippi State University has released the honor lists for the fall 2024 semester. MSU congratulates 4,569 students who were named to the fall 2024 President’s List (3.80 or better grade-point average, based on a 4.0 scale). Students from Yalobusha County listed on the President’s List are: Jon Surrette, Elizabeth Wood, Hayden Eubanks,…
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