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Obituaries 05/20/2026
Barbara Helen (Ferguson) Ballard COFFEEVILLE – Barbara Helen Ballard entered into the presence of her Savior on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the age of 79, surrounded by her loving family at her home. Born Dec. 24, 1946, in Woodland, Barbara Helen Ferguson Ballard was the daughter of the late Minnie Florence Ward Chandler and…
Read MoreElectric Commission Okays New Outage Reporting System
WATER VALLEY – Water Valley residents will soon have a new tool to report outages and track electric service restoration in real time. The Water Valley Electric Commission voted Monday night to enter a contract with HomeTown Grid, a system designed to cut response times and improve communication with customers. Commissioners present at Monday’s meeting…
Read MoreHyde’s Squad Tops Coffeeville In 1945 Softball Tripleheader
50 Years Ago – August 28, 1975 – In the only county-wide runoff on the ballot in Yalobusha, Bobby H. Clark defeats Doris B. Cox for the office of Chancery Clerk by a vote of 3,114 to 2,659. Clark, a former Water Valley coach and teacher, will succeed veteran Gerald Harris in the office. Harris…
Read MoreInside The Blue And White
Welcome back to Inside the Blue and White! It was another super busy week for students and staff. Water Valley High School students attended the University of Mississippi School Day baseball game last Tuesday as a PBIS incentive and for meeting benchmark growth. This trip was a reward for students who demonstrated exemplary behavior, strong…
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Lorette Patterson Crawford WATER VALLEY – Loretta Patterson Crawford embraced life with a fervor that was palpable to all who knew her. Born on January 25th, 1937, in McCaysville, Ga., she lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to her family. On June 12th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at Baptist Memorial…
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Michael Henry Dollahite WATER VALLEY – Michael Henry Dollahite passed away at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis on February 9, 2024, at the age of 64. Born in Memphis on February 26, 1959, he was the loving son of the late Albert and Irene Dollahite. Michael graduated from Water Valley High School and went to…
Read MoreOn The Mark: Humphreys Racks Up Archery Wins
MERIDIAN – Saturday’s first place win in the State Games of Mississippi Archery marked the end of an amazing season for Water Valley High School student Bella Humphreys. A rising sophomore, Bella tied the school record for the highest female score with her performance in the All Star Competition on April 22, shooting 290 points…
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Barbara “Bobbie” Bowie WATER VALLEY – Barbara Ann Bowie, age 75, of Water Valley went to her forever home Monday, December 26, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson with family by her side. She was born September 15, 1947, in Water Valley to the late Leonard and Georgia (Davis) Jenkins. Barbara came from a…
Read MoreBuck Indicted By Grand Jury On Three Counts For Sale Of Cocaine
WATER VALLEY – Marvin O’Neal Buck was indicted by the grand jury in the Second Judicial District for three counts of the sale of cocaine. Each count stems from alleged offenses in 2021. In count one, Buck, also known as Tiny, is charged with selling less than two grams of cocaine to a confidential informant…
Read MoreGym Fight Remains Under Investigation
WATER VALLEY – The Water Valley Police Department continues to investigate a large fight that erupted at the girls basketball game in the Water Valley High School gym Thursday night. Chief Jason Mangrum reported charges will be filed against fans from both Water Valley and J.Z. George who rushed the gym floor following a dispute…
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