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WATER VALLEY — More than three dozen plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Yalobusha County alleging that long-term exposure to the industrial solvent trichloroethylene, commonly known as TCE, at the former Holley Automotive plant caused cancer and led to multiple wrongful deaths. The 41-page complaint was filed Feb. 24, 2026, and…

20 Years—March 2, 2006 – Two members of the 1959-60 Water Valley Devilettes, Anne Babb and Julia Thompson, reminisced about that year and their trip to the state tournament in an interview with Herald Sports Editor William Browning. Betty and Larry Hart provided the entertainment for the Historical Society’s meeting by giving a history of…

Since Jan. 25, Yalobusha County has been running up the score. Not in dollars. Not in contracts. But in volunteer hours, hot meals, propane tanks, chainsaw work and churches opened for warmth. If we had a storm-time scoreboard, it would reflect weeks of grit and generosity. ER Assist representative Jim LeBianco explained this week that…

False Spring is officially upon us, and although the see-sawing temperatures bring about emotional upheaval and parka/flip-flop fashion combos, I’m ready for it. The ice storm completely annihilated any fondness in my heart for cold weather-related things such as the Winter Olympics, Santa Claus and the color white. I would be happy to never see…

The Annual Chamber Reception will be held on April 14, and one of the most meaningful parts of the evening will be the presentation of the Braswell Hatcher Community Service Award. Every year, this award gives us a chance to slow down for a minute and recognize something we all know to be true: Water…

When I see daffodils popping up here and there, I know spring is in the air. These past few beautiful days remind me that we may have a few more cold days, but spring is on its way. North  Delta School is proud to recognize its 7th and 8th grade students who earned placements in the…

Condolences to the Conner family on the loss of their mother, Kathryn Conner Spruill. They were our next door, down-the-road neighbors for years. They moved to Calhoun City in the late ‘60s but kept their land in Oakland. Two of the children now live on the Oakland property. Also, our sympathy to Rosemary Irby on…

WATER VALLEY — When Debra Maynor opened her latest utility bill and saw a total nearing $450, almost $200 higher than her usual $250 monthly charge, she decided she needed answers. “I found out the bill is basically for a month and a half rather than a month,” Maynor said Monday night after attending a…

Hey everyone, and welcome back to another week of Inside the Blue and White! Things really picked up around campus with lots activities. From baseball to archery, our athletes and students stayed busy and brought the energy all week long. There were plenty of exciting moments, and I’m excited to share all the highlights with…