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Crime Stoppers Seeks Tips In Vandalism On Railroad Street
The Yalobusha County Crime Stoppers is asking for your help locating the individual or individuals who broke out the front windshield of the yellow Furniture Store truck that was parked in the parking lot behind the building on Railroad Street. The incident occurred between the hours of 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, and 8 a.m.…
Read MoreEdwards, Hill Graduate From School Of Banking
Charlie Edwards and Tyler Hill, both Vice Presidents with Mechanics Bank, were among the 129 bankers receiving graduation diplomas on June 2, 2021 from the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. This three-year program provides courses covering all aspects of banking, economics and related subjects. Students traveled from 21 states to participate in…
Read MoreGoodwin Traces Family Roots During Visit To Water Valley
WATER VALLEY – Greg Goodwin was a child growing up in Tulsa when he first heard about Water Valley and his family’s journey from Mississippi to Oklahoma more than a century ago. Goodwin’s great-grandfather, James Henry Goodwin, was a successful Water Valley businessman in the early 1900s. “He had good businesses while he was here,”…
Read MoreLots Of 4-H Activities Are Scheduled In June
Good luck to our 4-Hers who will be participating in the Northwest District 4-H Horse Show this week in Winona. There will be a 4-H Congressional Awards Club Interest meeting on Tuesday, June 15, at 5 p.m. at the Extension office located in the Multi-Purpose Building in Coffeeville. This meeting is for parents and youth…
Read MoreFamilies Enjoyed Visiting And Eating During The Holiday Weekend
Congratulations to Ashley Helvie and Matthew Johnson on their marriage on May 29 at the Persimmon Hill Amphitheater at Enid Lake. Eight ladies who work at 220 Truck Stop and restaurant left Friday headed to Hardy, Ark for a retreat and fellowship for the weekend. Martha Box said a prayer with the girls before they…
Read MoreUPD Chief Ray Hawkins To Retire
By Michael Newsom University of Mississippi Communications OXFORD – University of Mississippi Police Chief Ray Hawkins, respected law enforcement officer, natural leader and a believer in the ‘education before enforcement’ approach to policing, is retiring after a stellar 30-year career. Hawkins, who was hired as UPD chief on March 30, 2018, retires June 30. He’s…
Read MoreDavidson Elementary Releases All-Year Honor Roll Lists
Davidson Elementary School has released the all-year honor roll lists. The students include: Principal’s Honor Roll First Grade: Rylan Keith Austin, Carson Skye Aven, Jace Bobo, Landon Elijah Buckley, Lathan Ormond Daniels, Nathan Lakota Gray, James Dean Hand, Jr. James Nickalos Hervey, Adalynn Blayke Higdon, Zaiden Khole Hodge, Latreece Ra’myia Hudson, Elizabeth Rose Hunter, Chaynce…
Read MoreLet’s Brainstorm As A Community To Find Ways To Let Our Water Valley Teachers Know They Are IMPORTANT
Dear Editor, I am really shocked that I am writing two letters to the editor in two weeks! Last week, I was writing to encourage transparency and accountability from the Water Valley School Administration and Water Valley School Board. This week is another topic entirely. Pandemic. Quarantines. The past year has not been easy for…
Read MoreWith Principal Turnover So High At DES, We Should Examine Ourselves And See What WE Are Doing Wrong
Dear Editor, My name is Peggy Rotenberry. I have lived here in Water Valley for 18 years. I have had several grandchild attend DES during this time. I have always admired the teachers and staff; I know in the past few years there has been a high turnover in the position of principal. I was…
Read MoreB.B. Is Back With Accounts Of His Adventures During The Summer Of 1909
It’s a Wagner week and B.B. Beckett is back. He’s a favorite Wagner character of mine, a really good writer and often funny and playful. Here he is writing to George at the very beginning of summer when the whole crew of friends has scattered and are traveling to various towns for summer activities. He…
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