Archived Stories
Mt. Liberty News
I hope everyone has had a great week. We have been pretty busy as we count down for the All Saint’s Day festival on Nov. 2. We have a lot of fun and games planned and hope to see everyone there. There will be prizes for the kids, a cake walk, a time to light…
Read MoreTillatoba News
Waylon and Holly Dukes took their two children, Haven Rose and Waylon Jr., to Cossar State Park Saturday for the Trunk or Treat event. Haven Rose had a good time and met up with sweet, little Jolee Robinson, daughter of John Adam and Blake Robinson. Baby Waylon slept through most of the day but next…
Read MoreBlue Devils Fall To Wildcats
Staff Report CALHOUN CITY – The Water Valley Blue Devils traveled to Calhoun City on Oct. 25 hoping to clinch at least a share of the Region 2-2A Crown but the Wildcats struck early and often to win to the tun of 53 – 3. Calhoun City took the kickoff and marched 58-yards on the…
Read MoreCoffeeville Methodist Church Celebrates 200 Years
Coffeeville Methodist Church will commemorate 200 years of ministry on Sunday, Nov. 3, in a Bicentennial Homecoming. Reaching two centuries of service is a rare milestone, and a great day of celebration and rejoicing has been planned. At 10 a.m. there will be coffee and donuts for a “Meet & Greet” on the church lawn,…
Read MoreOakland Chamber Will Recognize Elected Officials
Join the Oakland Area Chamber of Commerce from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Chamber’s Offices at 304 Holly Street as all elected officials representing the communities and Yalobusha County are recognized. The event is open to the public. “I have had the opportunity over my career to work with many elected officials.…
Read MoreJunior Auxiliary Report Includes Busy Month, Planning For Upcoming Projects
The Junior Auxiliary of Water Valley has been having a gratifying month of planning ahead, working on ongoing projects, and welcoming our newest provisional class into our membership. We met on Monday last to welcome 11 wonderful new provisionals into our group as we go through the process of detailing each project we have in…
Read MoreInside The Blue And White
The Blue Devil community suffered a devastating loss. It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of our own, Coach Purdy. Jason Purdy, 54, of Coffeeville, was a beloved member of the Water Valley High School teaching staff and has been for many, many years. Known for his dry humor and laid-back personality,…
Read MoreTrail Ride Prompts Scrutiny
WATER VALLEY – Multiple residents who live on County Road 216 in Yalobusha County attended Monday’s Board of Supervisor meeting to seek input on how to tone down periodic large trail ride events on neighboring property. Jeffrey Harrison and his wife, Alisah Harrison, and Lamar O’Brien shared concerns about an October 5 event held on…
Read MoreGums Crossing Bridge Will Open Friday
The Gums Crossing Bridge on County Road 221 southeast of Coffeeville is scheduled to open for traffic on Friday, October 25. The bridge spans the Skuna River on the backwaters of Grenada Lake, a route that has been closed since historic flooding damaged the original bridge in February, 2019. Citing information from County Engineer Karl…
Read MoreCity Awarded $1.83 Million For Electric Grid
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced last week that Tennessee Valley Authority and 10 local power companies including the City of Water Valley were selected for a grant from the DOE’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program to fund energy security. The City of Water Valley Electric Department will receive…
Read More