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WATER VALLEY – Economic Development Director Kagan Coughlin reported Monday that work has started on the new access road and industrial site at the W.C. Gardiner Industrial Park. Coughlin updated supervisors during the board’s “first Monday” meeting at the Water Valley courthouse on Oct. 6, noting the project has been in the works for more…

Allen Rogers stopped me crossing the street a few days ago to let me know that his last big melon, Caroline, is no more. Caroline had a bad spot and will not make it to the October Tennessee weigh-in. Allen was disappointed but determined to come back bigger and stronger next year. Caroline, a Carolina…

After a full week and a half of being out of town, I am finally back home and able to report from the front lines of Water Valley. I’d like to thank the Victorian era Wagner family for pulling the slack for me in terms of column content while I was gone. These people had…

It’s me, Sweetie, the long-suffering canine companion to a human who apparently has no shame. This year she decided we needed something more than the usual Halloween decorations. We needed something special. And what did she choose? The five-foot inflatable German Shepherd with bat wings that is currently living in our front yard. You heard…

20 Years—October 6, 2005 – BorgWarner donated $57,00 0to several charities for use following Hurricane Katrina. Employees contributed $7,000 and the company kicked in $50,000. Andy Mickus, vice president of operations, presented checks to: Linda and Jim Gholson for Yalobusha Baptist Disaster Relief; James Howell for the American Red Cross; Jerry Sanford for Mississippi Disaster…

BRUCE – Water Valley opened division play with authority Friday night, knocking off the Bruce Trojans 34–20 in a game that tested the Blue Devils’ composure, conditioning, and depth. It wasn’t always pretty — two blocked punts, a pair of errant snaps, and an interception — but Head Coach Clint Faust’s team found its footing…

Governor Tate Reeves has declared the third week in October as Chamber of Commerce Week in Mississippi. Chambers help businesses and entrepreneurs thrive; host events; foster member connections; and strengthen the local economy. Having been involved nearly four years ago in starting the Oakland Area Chamber, I can tell you that chambers are vital to…

The Tillman family reunion will be Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Tillatoba Baptist Church Fellowship Hall starting at 11 a.m. It’s potluck. It’s been a few years since we’ve had one, and I’m really looking forward to seeing my family. Tillatoba Baptist Church will have Fall Fest on Oct. 18 from 4 to 6:30 p.m.…

Another great week has gone by. I’m loving these temps. It has felt so good. We had our annual fish fry Saturday. It was a wonderful time. We had a good turnout. The food was great and the fellowship was greater. We played music and sang while the kids played. It was just a very…