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20 Years—March 30, 2006 – A new fire truck has been purchased by the county for the Pine Valley Volunteer Department. First grade students Charlie Dettor, Jack Burns, and Justin Poynor, were pictured inspecting it. The finalized plans for the third annual Relay for Life was being made. This is a fund raiser for the…

Frustrations continue to mount over Cossar State Park’s ongoing closure. There are numerous reports of campers coming in and having to turn around, stopping in the driveways and yards of nearby residents trying to find out what is going on. A brief update from a Cossar Friends member reports that there is a new park…

My sweet granddaughter came to visit me Sunday to check on me after my fall in Belk’s foyer last Wednesday. I ended up in the ER for X-rays and a CAT scan. I later heard folks talking about a light “earthquake” in Oxford around Belk! Frankie made me some homemade ice packs and helped with…

    WATER VALLEY – The Hubert Creekmore Literary Society Reading Series will partner with Bozarts Gallery for an evening of spoken word and art by Mississippi author and sewist Exodus Oktavia Brownlow on April 7. Writer and editor, sewist and fashion designer, Exodus Brownlow has emerged as a singular voice among Mississippi writers since graduating…

I have lived with my human since I was a puppy, which is more than enough time to understand her habits, her routines, and her general approach to life. Over the years, I have made allowances where necessary, as one does when sharing a home with someone who means well but does not always make…

Hello everyone, and welcome back to Inside the Blue and White! I’m so glad you’re back reading more news from the students at Water Valley High School. We have some exciting stories this week, including breaking state records, archery going to state, and more. Our powerlifting team competed at state, and they represented Water Valley…

WATER VALLEY — Acts of courage under life-threatening conditions were recognized Tuesday night as multiple Water Valley first responders received awards during the March 17 meeting of the Water Valley Board of Aldermen at City Hall. City Attorney Daniel Martin read the official descriptions for each award before Fire Chief Mark McGavock and Assistant Chief…

WATER VALLEY — A new historic walking tour is now in place in Water Valley’s historic business district, offering a self-guided look at the buildings and businesses that shaped the community. The project grew out of a newspaper digitization effort launched nearly four years ago by Grant Thompson, the city’s historian and Ward 3 alderman.…

WATER VALLEY — City officials are asking residents to have all storm debris placed at the road rights-of-way no later than Monday, April 6, as Water Valley prepares for the final phase of debris removal following Winter Storm Fern. Mayor Tommy Reynolds said the city is nearing completion of its first pass of debris pickup…