Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor:   This letter is about fliers being posted on the light poles around town. My five cousins’ cat was missing, so they made some fliers and posted them on about five of the light poles in town. Later that same day, their parents received a phone call informing them there was a $50…

Jeff’s God Provides Reader With Action And Adventure Dear Betty, I have just finished reading Hershel Howell’s latest book, Jeff’s God, and am completely swept. I knew very little of this fine work other than it was in the making. I read Hershel’s first book, Lim, in far less time and seldom was without a…

Serbian Exchange Student Thanks Host Community Ten Months in the Neverland It might sound like some cheesy cliche, but I am going to introduce you to my humble article with a famous quote “Home is where the heart is”. My heart comes from a small country with a big history and pride. It is called…

To the Editor:     I just read with dismay that the Water Valley School Board voted in their meeting, Tuesday, May 19, at the recommendation of Superintendent Sammy Higdon, to discontinue the fifth grade band program. As someone who was a proud member of the Water Valley band program from fifth grade through my senior…

Disturbing Phone Call Brings Questions To whom it may concern:     A couple of weeks ago I was at church on a Sunday when I received a disturbing phone call followed by a text message.  My mother, who was at my house, had been attacked by a dog.  She had been taking her small dog…

An Open Letter to the Citizens of Water Valley and Surrounding Area:   The Cancer Survivors would like to thank all of you who purchased the purple bows for The Relay for Life survivors celebration. We all enjoyed our cook-out  and time together as cancer survivors.   We want to thank Glenda Gordon, event chairperson,…

FCCLA Finalists Thank Community For Support An Open Letter to the People of Water Valley and Surrounding Area: Thank You   We would like to say thank you to each and everyone who donated in any way to help us raise the funds needed for the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Nationals…

I would like to bring it to the attention of the community about a situation I encountered this weekend while taking my son, my nieces, and a friend of my son’s to the beautiful Water Valley City Park on Sunday.   We get out of the car and head into the gates of where the…

Writer Seeks Information About Norwood Family To Whom It May Concern:   My name is Wade Cook. I am looking for anyone who knows, or is related to, Mr. W. E. Norwood or Mrs. Alice Norwood. I would appreciate you calling me at (662) 837-0134, or writing me at: P. O. Box 868, Ripley, MS…

Roadside Trash Still A Problem On County Roads Dear Editor,   Hello, my name is Gene Stella and I have been, for months, complaining about the trash that is being thrown onto our roads and highways from passing vehicles. Well, I have been picking up that trash for a mile along 436 for this same…