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I’m writing this column on Monday morning and the temperature outside is 43 degrees. This is very much unappreciated by me as I assumed the weather had gotten all of this out of its system. Guess not. One more fling with the heater and hopefully we can say good-bye until Ole Miss wins the Egg…

Some evenings just feel good from the moment you walk in the door, and this year’s Chamber Reception was one of them. There was a steady hum of conversation, people catching up, chairs filling, and that familiar sense that you were right where you were supposed to be, surrounded by folks who care about this…

I hope everyone has had a wonderful week. Things have been pretty good in our area. Saturday Emily and I went to the Fountain Square Inn for the Walter/Dowsing Scholarship banquet. Emily received the Butler McLeod and the Walter/Dowsing scholarships. She was asked to read an essay and did a wonderful job. We had a…

With these wonderful cool days, I was craving chicken and dressing, so I got up Sunday morning and, with David’s help, we made a delicious 9×13 dish of chicken and dressing. Daughter Donna Garripoli and son Tim Sullivan helped us put a big dent in it. I had a bag of cranberries, so I made…

WATER VALLEY — While his forecast ahead of Winter Storm Fern drew much of the attention during the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce reception on April 14, Matt Laubhan used the opportunity to talk about something else — how weather coverage itself is changing. Laubhan, chief meteorologist with Mississippi Live Weather, told the crowd…

WATER VALLEY — Teachers of the Year were recognized during the Water Valley School District Board of Trustees meeting held Monday night, April 20, at the district administration building. At Davidson Elementary School, Casey Baker was named Teacher of the Year, earning the honor for what school officials described as her dedication, professionalism and commitment…

WATER VALLEY  — For the 2026 season, Melonvine Marketplace is stepping in to host a weekly community-centered Farmers Market at its historic schoolhouse location on South Main Street, providing a place for local farmers, growers, and makers to sell and for the community to access fresh, local goods. The Melonvine Farmers Market will align with…

YALOBUSHA – Two Yalobusha County grand juries returned a combined 41 indictments during their March 31 term — 29 in the Second Judicial District in Water Valley and 12 in the First Judicial District in Coffeeville. The indictments remain sealed until the accused are served by law enforcement. However, at least three indictments have already…

WATER VALLEY — For Water Valley High School senior Lailah Harris, signing day was more than just putting pen to paper when she committed to Blue Mountain University. It was the result of careful thought, hard work and a decision that balanced both her academic goals and her passion for powerlifting. “It really means a…

WATER VALLEY — After more than 160 years of history and a tradition of long-serving pastors, First Baptist Church of Water Valley is preparing to close one of its longest chapters. Dr. Randy Bain, who has served as pastor for 32 years, will retire May 3, stepping away from a role he has never viewed…