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Records Show Response To Medical Call Was Less Than Three Minutes
COFFEEVILLE – Concerns about the response time for an ambulance crew answering a medical call in Coffeeville on March 22 were put to rest after camera footage substantiated the times documented in the dispatch call log. The crew responded from EMS headquarters in Coffeeville, located on the west side of Main Street, to Arrington Medical…
Read MoreSchool Board Hires Principals For 2024-2025 School Year
WATER VALLEY – The Water Valley School Board of Trustees voted to hire Dr. Vickie Person as principal for Water Valley High School and Lee Gray as principal for Davidson Elementary School (DES) for the 2024-2025 school years. The vote was held during executive session in the March 28 school board meeting. Both educators are…
Read MoreNeither Man Nor His Machines Are Infallible
After the years I’ve spent as chief engineer aboard various types of ocean-going ships, watching the container ship Dali crash into the Francis Scott Key Bridge brought back bad memories. It’s harrowing enough to lose all power at sea, but in a confined waterway like the Baltimore Harbor, it is terrifying. Because of my experience,…
Read MoreFamily Questions Trike Rider’s Sanity
I think there was a family meeting by the end of the day Sunday to discuss my sanity. My step-son recently purchased a 1978 Honda 70 three-wheeler and I enjoyed riding it during the gathering. I zipped through the yard when they were hiding eggs and I chased the girls around the yard when they…
Read MoreLook Back In Yalobusha History
• 15 years ago, April 9, 2009 – Firefighters from Water Valley backed up by Velma volunteers worked for over three hours to put out a fire at a home on Hwy. 315 west. Louisa Tatum was pictured on the front page sorting Easter eggs with the help of her Mom, Becky, during the egg…
Read MoreAnnual Chamber Reception Is April 30
The Chamber is delighted to invite you to the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Reception at the Fountain Square Event Plaza on Tuesday, April 30. The festivities kick off at 6 p.m. with delightful refreshments, live entertainment courtesy of Joe Austin, and an engaging program scheduled to follow. Join us as Mayor Tommy…
Read MoreTear-Jerker Letter Sent To Jessie Following The Death Of Her Sibling
It’s a Wagner Week! Here’s an edited-for-space tearjerker to Jessie about the death of her older brother John. The letter is from his ex-best friend. The writer mentions John’s mysterious second wife, Evelyn, and their sons John Henry and Mabry. Water Valley, August 3, 1929Dearest Jessie, Ever since the passing away of poor dear John,…
Read MoreTillatoba News
Love and sympathy to the Cathron Camp family. Cathron, a former associate minister at Oakland Methodist Church passed away March 25. Love and sympathy to the Nancy Bratton family of Pea Ridge. Nancy passed away March 27 at her home. She was 83 years old and was married for 63 years to Jimmy Ray Bratton,…
Read MoreCoffeeville Methodist Ladies’ Luncheon Is April 20
Area women are cordially invited to attend the ladies’ luncheon at Coffeeville Methodist Church, 14500 Main Street, on Saturday, April 20, at 11:30 a.m. in the church Fellowship Hall. Join the group for a special day for women as they enjoy lunch and an uplifting message from Beth O’Reilly, a dynamic lay speaker who will…
Read MoreInside The Blue And White
Unlimited breaks back to back! As you all know, students were getting back in the swing of things after returning from spring break when they enjoyed another break for Easter! Somehow students are still managing sports, clubs, school activities, and so much more, all while still maintaining superior grades. The Water Valley High School Interact…
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