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GUMS CROSSING – Both bridges that span the Skuna River between Grenada Lake and Bruce are now impassable after the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors closed County Road 245 Monday afternoon, citing structural problems with the river bridge. The Gums Crossing bridge east of Coffeeville that crosses the Skuna River in Yalobusha County has been…

WATER VALLEY – Fifty-five Water Valley High School seniors are candidates for diplomas in Thursday night’s graduation ceremony. The commencement will begin at 7 p.m. on Bobby Clark Field. Class Historian Jacob Crawford will share the class history during the commencement. Will Embry will deliver the salutatory address, followed by recognition of the honor students…

WATER VALLEY – The Water Valley School District recognized outstanding parents who provide support with parent of the year awards at the Water Valley High School and Davidson Elementary School (DES). The recognition came during Monday night’s school board meeting. “It is important to recognize not only members of the community but our parents who…

WATER VALLEY – The Water Valley Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to execute an agreement with a solar company to build a solar micro farm on city property. The agreement will allow the city to purchase electricity at a reduced rate. The deal with Renewvia was inked during a special meeting Friday afternoon at city…

A few weeks ago I wrote about the Water Valley High School band banquet and how enjoyable it was. Javi Sanchez, a friend of band director Wes Brown, was also there with a photo booth and we reacquainted. A few eyes got big as we explained we met behind bars. It happens occasionally, First Presbyterian…

I wish a happy first week of summer to you all from here in the foggy hinterlands of the lower Appalachians. I’m living in a mountain cabin way up in the wilds of rural North Carolina for a week. Feels odd to start the summer season in wool socks. Seems backwards. I’m staying at a…

Every senior class thinks they can see what’s ahead. We now look back on those years and wish we were half as smart as we thought we were. Here are just a few items from a half-century old class will. We the Class of 1964… being in as good mental condition as usual and in…

Memorial Day is the day that set aside to remember with gratitude and pride all those who served and died for our country and our freedom. May your day be filled with memories and peace. God bless America. Christian  love and sympathy to the family of Nyree Jackson Jerrell of Grenada. Nyree, a registered nurse,…

Welcome back to another fun insider of the blazing Blue Devils! This week, the students, teachers, and staff indulged in many memories as the time is counting down until graduation! Grab a snack and sit back to read what’s in store! The student council members had a magnificent Monday as they literally bounced into the…