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There have been questions circulating in Water Valley about the proposed construction of a micro-solar farm. With questions come speculation so I thought we could revisit the project. In May, Water Valley aldermen voted unanimously to execute an agreement with Renewvia Energy Corporation to build a solar micro farm on city property. According to the…

As Water Valley gears up for the holiday season, our community spirit and local pride shine brighter than ever. On November 9, the Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for the annual Holiday Open House, a festive tradition running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is the perfect opportunity for residents…

It’s a Wagner Week and here is the first half of a letter from Corinne to her dad, Daniel Wagner. Corinne is on a college trip to Scotland! The letter is long so part two will publish next week. July 26, 1902 Dear father, We have shaken the dust of Edinburgh with great regret and…

The Mississippi State Bulldogs were enjoying a stellar season 50 years ago, Coach Bob Tyler’s second year as head coach for Mississippi State. The Herald reported in the Halloween paper in 1974 that Tyler was granted a contract extension through 1978. The extension came just before State’s win over the University of Louisville, earning the…

Love and sympathy to Virginia Beavers in the loss of her brother, Jimmy D. Hendricks. Jimmy Dale Hendricks passed away October 10. A graveside service was held Sunday at Union Cemetery. Love and sympathy is also extended to the family of James Ernest Cook, Sr. of Grenada. James Ernest passed away Wednesday, October 9, at…

ENID – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) held a joint event with the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF) to celebrate the completion of the new pond improvement project at the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Visitor Education Center (VEC). The event, held on October 1, marked a significant milestone as the…

It was a pleasant week here in Water Valley, but not one spent within the halls of Water Valley High School. Students and teachers had last week off for fall break! The days were filled with sporting events, sleeping in, vacations, and a whole lot of fun. I personally spent my week hanging out with…

Staff Report WATER VALLEY – The Water Valley Blue Devils dominated the defending MHSAA Class 1A State Champion Biggersville Lions, 63 to 20, in convincing fashion on Thursday, October 10. The Lions got the ball first and quickly went three-and-out. As the Blue Devils forced a punt, the Lions’ long snapper snapped the ball over…

WATER VALLEY – County supervisors scheduled hearings for two property owners after fielding complaints about junk vehicles and other problems that could pose a threat to public health. The hearings will be held Nov. 4. Susan Janes reported in Monday’s meeting that her neighbor on County Road 204 at Choctaw Ridge is operating a salvage…