Letters to the Editor

Firefighters, Volunteers Praised Dear Editor,   We wish to convey our heartfelt thanks to all of the fire companies, volunteer firefighters, people passing by, Yalobusha County Sheriff’s Department, and neighbors, and a special thanks to Chief Sherman Gooch for the amazing effort, dedication, and their diligence in fighting a terrible fire at our home at…

Young Business Leaders Tout Water Valley Letter to the Editor,     This morning as I left Sylva Rena en route to Germantown, my radio was tuned to Mississippi Public Broadcasting.  I’m not sure how long the program had aired before my trip began, but I was fortunate to hear a significant part of MPB’s interview…

Garden Club Member Offers ‘Poetic’ Suggestion For Keeping City Clean     Editor: Water Valley clutter less, so Water Valley can become clutterless!!!        Please join us and Pick-it-Up.     Thanks,     Lucia Holloway     Town & Country     Garden Club

Pick Up Trash And Encourage Others To Keep Our City Clean Letter to the Editor:   Our city continues to experience growth and the appearance of our downtown area has improved remarkably and, while our citizens are obviously supporting our existing and new business, we need to take on an additional effort.   We should…

Lions Thank Public For Supporting White Cane Days Roadblock For Lions around the world October is White Cane Days. The Water Valley Lions Club wants to thank you for your generous support as we conducted our Oct. 4 White Cane Days Roadblock.   In hard times like this it is encouraging to know that people…

Big Baby Recovered Thanks To Police     Big Baby is back!     That’s my commercial cooker that took an un-scheduled trip on August 20 after thieves hooked to it at the corner of Thornton and Martin Streets where it was parked.     I would like to thank the Water Valley Police Police Department, including officer…

Writer Fires Off Final Volley In Battle Over Gasoline Prices Letter To Editor:   Several months ago I declared an end to my battle with local gasoline prices. However, I have decided to write one last complaint concerning Water Valley gas prices compared to Batesville prices. For some time there seems to be a difference…

Be A Proud Citizen And ‘Pick It Up’ Letter To The Editor:   A good friend of mine, Jerry Daum, told me the following story:     Jerry worked for a corporation in Richmond, Va. He and his boss were to take a car trip from Richmond to a location some 150 miles from corporate headquarters.…

Reader Offers Praise For City Utility Workers Who Keep The Power Flowing To Our Homes Dear Editor,   Isn’t it easy when the power goes out to get mad and blame someone for the problem. But while most of us are sitting in our dry houses, the men of the electric company have left the…