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Fishing Was Slow, But The Treasure Hunt Was On At Tillatoba Lake
Jake Rose is in the hospital in Southaven. Please keep Jake, his friends and family in your prayers. Sunday was Bro. Ricky Harris’ birthday, and the congregation gathered around him and sang “Happy Birthday.” I know he enjoyed that. Get-well wishes go out to Wendy Harrell Darby, who broke her foot Thursday after stepping on…
Read MoreOne Dead, Two Injured In Thornton Street Explosion
WATER VALLEY – One person was killed and two others were injured Monday night following a house explosion and fire on Thornton Street that was felt across much of Water Valley. Emergency responders were dispatched shortly after 8:25 p.m. and arrived to find the residence fully engulfed in flames. Water Valley Fire Chief Mark McGavock…
Read MoreFrom Water Valley To The World
Dial Back Sound Launches Artist Residency WATER VALLEY – On any given week, a musician from New York, California, Chicago or somewhere in between might find themselves walking down Main Street in Water Valley. They may stop for coffee, grab lunch downtown or spend time browsing local shops before heading back to a recording studio…
Read MoreCity Faces Budget Pressures
WATER VALLEY – Low wages, aging equipment and employee retention concerns dominated discussion as Water Valley officials began the annual budget process during a special workshop June 1. The nearly two-hour meeting marked the first in what Mayor Tommy Reynolds said will likely be a series of budget discussions before adoption of a fiscal year…
Read MoreReport Details Millions Needed For Electric Infrastructure
WATER VALLEY – Water Valley’s electric system faces millions of dollars in infrastructure needs over the coming years, including construction of a second substation, replacement of aging copper conductors and the addition of line personnel, according to an engineering assessment presented during a June 2 meeting of the Water Valley Board of Aldermen. Utility Commission…
Read MoreGrowing A Legacy
WATER VALLEY – A community garden established in memory of a Water Valley child who died nearly 30 years ago is continuing to grow with the addition of a new high-tunnel greenhouse designed to extend the growing season and expand educational opportunities. Workers recently completed installation of the structure at the Timothy Community Garden on…
Read MoreCossar State Park Reopens After Storm Cleanup
OAKLAND – George P. Cossar State Park has reopened to visitors following months of cleanup work related to damage caused by Winter Storm Fern earlier this year. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks announced that reservations reopened June 5, with visitors able to begin using camping, lodging and day-use facilities beginning June 11.…
Read MoreYou Can Say It. But You May Have To Defend It.
Freedom Of Speech: Yes. Consequences: Also Yes. I am a firm believer in the First Amendment. In my line of work, I had better be. The ability to criticize elected officials, question authority and speak openly about matters of public concern is one of the foundations of this country. People should be able to voice…
Read MoreA Tragic Day At Suzie Perry Creek In 1996
20 Years—June 15, 2006–Yalobusha General Hospital was experiencing billing problems because of billing by a newly hired billing company. Water Valley Ambassadors held a ribbon-cutting for a new city business, Remedial Specialists. Lacy Marie Harris, granddaughter of Betty and Charlie Harris, was representing Water Valley in the State Miss Hospitality Pageant. Hill Construction Company began…
Read MorePlease STOP For The Crosswalks
The summer weather is getting warm and we’re almost done pre-heating. In a few weeks the oven will beep and we’ll be in full-blast, scorched-earth mode. Speaking of summer and scorched earth, I’ve been doing some summer reading in the form of Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy. Not really a feel-good story, per se. The…
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