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The World Is Fast Inflating Around Us
The decision by city officials in last week’s monthly meeting to raise the cost of electricity wasn’t made lightly. In a time when the price of everything continues to rise, even a small increase on electricity can be a hardship for some electric department customers. During the discussion, City Attorney Daniel Martin noted that it…
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Congratulations to the J.R Dukes Trucking, LLC. They have been in business for 50 years, March 8. My phone says get ready for warmer weather, and I’m ready to get outside and walk and smell the flowers and to put my pot plants in the sun. They have been like I have – cooped up too…
Read MoreElectric Rates Will Increase In Water Valley
WATER VALLEY – The cost of electricity in the city will increase 2.1 percent following a vote in the monthly Board of Alderman meeting last week. Mayor Donald Gray cast the deciding vote on the rate hike after aldermen split, 2- 2. Gray reported a consultant employed by the Water Valley recommended the increase after…
Read MoreLaw Office Of Tommy Defer Receives Spotlight Award
WATER VALLEY – The Law Office of Tommy W. Defer, PLLC was presented the Business Spotlight Award by the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday, March 13. Launched in 2016, the spotlight award honors merchants, businesses and individuals who excel in their support of the community and are involved in local activities. Tommy…
Read MoreDeputy Is Home Recovering After Wreck
OAKLAND – A Yalobusha County deputy is at home recovering after he was injured in an on-duty vehicle wreck Friday night. Yalobusha County Sheriff Jerimaine Gooch reported deputy Randy Coleman was injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday night just after 10 p.m. on Hwy. 51 in Oakland while patrolling. Coleman was transported from the scene…
Read MoreOutgoing Coach Honored At Banquet
WATER VALLEY – The successes during the 2022 Blue Devil football season were celebrated Monday night during the annual football banquet. Typically reserved to honor the players’ commitment, the night included recognition for retiring Blue Devil head football coach Brad Embry and enthusiasm for the future of the program under the leadership of incoming head…
Read MoreCity Will Set Election Date For Tourism Tax
WATER VALLEY – An election date for a second vote on implementing a tourism tax in Water Valley will be set Tuesday night in the monthly city meeting. Alderpersons voted unanimously last month to allow voters an opportunity to return to the polls to adopt a two percent tax to be levied on the sale…
Read MoreMain Street Report: 2023 Will Be A Fun And Busy Year
WATER VALLEY – Water Valley Main Street Association (WVMSA) director Alyssa Benedict was among dozens of Main Street representatives attending the first Main Street Legislation Day at the Mississippi State Capitol last week to celebrate Main Street’s positive impact on communities and small businesses across the state. Benedict reported strong support from lawmakers across the…
Read MoreMissing For 50 Years, Central High School Composite Resurfaces
WATER VALLEY – Local historian Calvin Hawkins was very excited when he received a message from Andrea Pullen, his former classmate and owner of Backtrack Antique Station in Water Valley. Pullen received a picture from a colleague, an original composite of the members of the Class of 1952 who graduated from the African-American high school…
Read MoreDon Was A True Hero In The Community
There was a moment of silence during Monday night’s football banquet in honor of Don Larson. In past years this would have been a time for applause for the longtime sponsor of the annual banquet. This year it was a time to remember Don’s unwavering support for the team and community. It made me think…
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