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WATER VALLEY – The nation’s veterans were honored during a ceremony Monday at the VFW Post 4100 in Water Valley. An annual event each Nov. 11, Post Quartermaster Mickell Dunn welcomed the crowd. He also provided a brief history, explaining that the observance dates back to 1919, when it was held on the first anniversary…

I finally remembered to check Google Maps last week and found the images of Joe Black and me photobombing the Google Maps Street View car. Some readers may recall an August column when I wrote about Joe and me posing for the Street View car when it was making the rounds in the county. We…

The Holiday Open House in Water Valley this past weekend was a terrific success! Our local businesses opened their doors wide, welcoming friends and families from all over with Valley friendliness and warm smiles. Shoppers enjoyed finding the perfect gifts for their loved ones, all while supporting our wonderful, locally-owned stores. The town was buzzing…

What a week! I’m not even sure where to start. What was the bigger upset – watching over 75 percent voter turnout occur in my voting precinct or watching Ole Miss beat the Georgia Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway? I truly don’t know which one was more sensational to see. After this week, I think I’m out…

WATER VALLEY – A Water Valley man was arrested for felony DUI on Nov. 10. Police Chief Jason Mangrum reported Christopher Simmons, 42, of Water Valley was arrested at a driver’s safety checkpoint on Boyd Street after officers detected the odor of an intoxicating beverage and launched a DUI investigation. Simmons was booked in the…

Monday, November 11 was Veterans Day. I’d like to wish all veterans a wonderful day and a blessed year!! Deborah McCool said she and Tommy were able to get out Saturday afternoon after Tommy came home from work. They picked up Alice Kellum, Tommy’s sister, and went to Leland to visit their other two sisters.…

I hope it’s been a good week for everyone. It’s been great here at Mt. Liberty Church. We’re all getting ready for the holidays. Next week we’re having our church Thanksgiving fellowship. I’m excited about the time we spend together as a church. It’s a lot of fun, Mt Liberty is more than a church,…

WATER VALLEY – On Friday, Nov. 8, the visiting Leflore County Tigers out of Region 3-2A traveled from the Mississippi Delta to Bobby Clark Field to take on the Blue Devils in the 2024 MHSAA Class 2A State Playoffs. The speedy Tigers took advantage of costly mistakes and ended the Blue Devils season to the…