WATER VALLEY – A 157-year-old fraternal lodge in Water Valley is in jeopardy of closing unless new members are recruited. Water Valley No. 82, an Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) lodge has not been active in several years, and state IOOF officials are hoping to bring renewed interest. The alternative, according to Grand Treasurer…

Our son, Logan Deck, surprised us with a visit Wednesday and he came bearing three Zaxby’s chicken dinners. Logan lives at Gluckstadt and was on his way to a work meeting in Marks. Friday afternoon we had another surprise visit, Malenda Meacham of Hernando popped in. When Malenda was in law school and Rob, her…

It’s always impressive to see the rapid response and strong teamwork whenever there is an emergency in the city. A house fire last Thursday morning on Blackmur Drive last week is a great example. The dispatcher toned the fire out mid-morning after city workers on the garbage truck reported the fire. The workers spotted a…

When it comes to building a strong and thriving community, there is one group that deserves special recognition: our volunteers. They are the heart and soul of Water Valley, dedicating their time, energy, and talents to ensure that our town continues to grow and shine. From organizing events to maintaining local projects, volunteers truly make…

I’m writing this column at 8 a.m. on Monday morning from the warm and sunny front waiting room of Water Valley Dental’s Main Street office. Despite it being nice and toasty in here, it’s a mere 17 whole degrees outside. With temperatures that low, I guess anything is warm comparatively. It could be 40 degrees…

Forty-six men with Service Battery 1st Battalion, 114th Field Artillery that was headquartered at the Water Valley National Guard Armory left on Jan. 24 for a 12-month deployment in Afghanistan in January, 2005. Main Street in Water Valley was lined with supporters to wave at the troops in the Bluebird bus. The well-wishers continued to…

I hope everyone is having a great week. I’m watching the inauguration as I write this. It’s too cold to do much else. The lows in coming days, especially Tuesday night, are just dangerous. Be sure to check on your people to make sure they’re staying warm. The ladies at Mt. Liberty Church have started…

It was another great week in the Valley, as last week was our first full week back from winter break! We have slowly but surely gotten back into a routine of assignments, studying, and test taking! We have so much going this week as well. Powerlifting season is really gearing up! The boys’ powerlifting team…

WATER VALLEY – City officials are contemplating the purchase of cameras to help enhance security at City Park and Baker Street Park. Water Valley Police Chief Jason Mangrum presented quotes from multiple companies during the January 7 city meeting for the purchase and installation of two cameras at each park at an estimated cost of…