History

By Jack Gurner Is it just me or is politics not as much fun to watch as it once was? When I was a kid in the 1960s, political rallies were big events. The Fourth of July rally was THE social event of the season. Folks came from all over Yalobusha  county to the City…

          By Jack Gurner Jr. The name Rice-Stix brings back a lot of memories for Water Valley folks – some good, some bad. During the late 40s and early 50s, labor strife and poor working conditions caused problems here and at other plants around the country. On the good side, the…

In 1870 Water Valley was enjoying a period of growth and prosperity as one of the most important towns in North Mississippi. Business was good because of the  Mississippi Central Railroad and Water Valley was headquarters for the line which ran from Jackson, Tennessee, to Canton. On February 25 of that year, the 3 p.m.…

Railroad Park Has Been Focal Point For A Century By Jack Gurner Water Valley’s Railroad Park has not always been the pleasant green space it is today. A century ago, a service track ran right through the middle from the depot north to Wood Street where it rejoined the main line. Railroad cars were “spotted”…

Postal Service Celebrates 90 Years In The Valley By Jack Gurner Home mail delivery in Water Valley celebrates its 90th birthday this  month. In 1917 it cost just two cents to mail a letter. Beginning on May 14, 2007 it will cost  two cents more when postal rates go from 39 cents to 41 cents.…