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It’s a funny thing — last week’s column about the new Christmas tree at the Howell house generated more feedback than anything I’ve written in a while. Truthfully, I was struggling for words, and the story of that old tree was the first thing that came to mind. For those who missed it, I wrote…

The weather has finally turned a corner! Summer ended this weekend with what must surely be the last temps in the 80s. We are officially in Hoodie Season! Or, as my friend Megan Patton of Panola Street calls it: Oatmeal Season. This is opposed to Grits Season, which is obviously year-round. I don’t know the…

10 Years—October 22, 2015 – Representative Tommy Reynolds asks for your vote on November 3. Reynolds pledges that if he returns to the capitol, you will be assured of the same hard-working, dedicated and forward-thinking representation that he provides during his time in office. Water Valley resident Mickey Howley wrote a letter to the editor…

WATER VALLEY — The Blue Devils edged the Myrtle Hawks 21-20 Friday night on Bobby Clark Field — and that’s not just a figure of speech. Somewhere beyond the north end zone, a “considerate” neighbor’s backyard burn that smelled suspiciously like melted Tupperware sent a haze drifting over the field that lingered through much of…

Oakland has been quiet this past week as organizations and groups are all getting ready for their big Halloween or fall events on Oct. 25. We have events in the Oakland area beginning at 9 a.m. and running through 7 p.m., so you can hit them all or choose among them! I’m not sure when…

I hope everyone is doing well. I’ve been spending more time outside these days with the beautiful weather we’re having. We took full advantage of it Saturday and had a workday at the church. We did a great clean-out. We actually had fun even though we were all exhausted at the end of it. We…

Welcome back to another week of Inside the Blue and White! It’s our first week back from fall break, and everyone is getting back into the rhythm of school life. Students are settling into classes again, and teachers are diving back into lessons. Things were moving a little slower last week as everyone adjusted, but…

WATER VALLEY – The 4th Annual City-Wide Yard Sale, sponsored by Mulberry Lane Resale Shoppe, is set for Saturday, Oct. 18, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. As of press time, there will be 34 total locations — including 27 yard sales across the city and three flea markets located at the Courthouse Commons shopping…

Exhibit Opens In Lamar Block As Owners Plan Boutique Hotel, Storefronts WATER VALLEY – The corner of Railroad Avenue and Wood Street has seen nearly 150 years of Water Valley history — from dentists and grocers to printers, furniture dealers, and car salesmen. On October 4, the old Lamar Block opened its doors to something…