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Monthly Junior Auxiliary Report By Katherine Montague This past month has been a busy one for the Junior Auxiliary of Water Valley. With the ending of the 2023-2024 school year this week, we wrapped up three major Junior Auxiliary service projects that take place in our Yalobusha County schools, and also enjoyed our first annual…

WATER VALLEY – A string of auto burglaries in the city has the police chief issuing an all-too-familiar warning to residents that typically coincides with warm weather each summer. “Lock your vehicle doors and remove or secure any valuables in your vehicle,” Chief Jason Mangrum urges. “They are walking around pulling door handles looking for…

WATER VALLEY The Family Hairloom was presented the Business Spotlight Award by the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday, May 14. First launched by the Chamber in 2016, the award honors merchants, businesses and individuals who excel in their support of the community and are involved in local activities. The Family Hairloom opened…

WATER VALLEY – Third graders at Davidson Elementary enjoyed a powerful lesson about anti-bullying and respect during a special presentation from Jordan Hirsch, creator of the Mr. READ Show. An author and motivational speaker, Hirsch has shared this message with students ranging from pre-K thru fifth grade across Mississippi for over four years. “We motivate…

WATER VALLEY – A public hearing on a request to rezone 5.35 acres of highway frontage on Hwy 7 from R-1 (single family residential) to highway commercial is scheduled Tuesday, July 2. Jim Nabors told city officials the rezoning is the final step before construction can start on a 30,000 square-foot Nabors Home Center can…

I was one of the lucky ones Friday night, we were outside winding up a surprise birthday party for my bride’s big 5-0 when someone pointed to the sky. “What the heck is that?” he asked. The red rays were faint at first, but within minutes the sky was illuminated. Admittedly, we were all perplexed…

You’ve likely seen their picture in the Herald or encountered them at ribbon-cutting ceremonies and business openings, wearing vibrant red vests and warm smiles. But who precisely are the Water Valley Ambassadors? Established in 1993, the Ambassadors were created with a clear mission: to bolster the efforts of the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce…

I’m unhappy to report that I missed two recent great events – the Aurora Borealis and the opening of the Farmer’s Market. As far as the Aurora Borealis goes, I wasn’t totally aware that it was supposed to happen until everyone started posting pictures on social media of skyscapes that looked like the cover of…

By Linda Evans White The Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA) is a weekend conference designed for high school juniors, sponsored each year by Rotary District 6800. This district includes all of the Rotary clubs across north Mississippi, located north of Hwy 82 and all of the clubs in Shelby County, Tenn. including the. Water Valley…

I hope all of you ladies and the ones who stepped up to be, male or female, had a wonderful and blessed Mother’s Day! Kellie Sturdivant Young wrote, “Tea parties are not just an activity for little girls and their dolls.” Twenty three ladies and girls gathered at Tillatoba Baptist Church the Saturday before Mother’s…