Water Valley Fire Chief Mark McGavock is encouraging anyone interested in a career with the Water Valley Fire Department to submit an application for a new hiring ...

OXFORD – Janie Grace “Aunt Grace” Mize, 90, of Oxford, passed away October 26, 2025. She was born June 8, 1935, in Oxford to the late Wayne and Invie Mize. A graduate of Yocona High School, where she ...

WATER VALLEY – A 57-year-old man was fatally attacked by two dogs Friday afternoon at Second Chance Animal Alliance, an animal shelter located on Highway 315 just outside of Water Valley. Yalobusha ...

Dear Editor, I don’t spend much time in the middle of town, just passing through from the Local Express gas station (come for the fuel, stay for the view) to Larsons where a diesel truck brings me my ...

WATER VALLEY – The curtains will soon go up again. Only this time, it’s not just the start of another show, it’s the return of a place that means a lot to this town. After years of being closed and ...

Mary Dudley (standing) told county officials that she is counting on them to make sure that her road is not blocked. Her plea came after a trail ride was held near her house, keeping her blocked on ...

Outgoing President Tyler Hill was recognized for Outstanding Leadership and his dedicated service to the club with a plaque and gavel. Outgoing officers Cinnamon Foster, President Elect; Tommy White, ...

It’s always impressive to see the rapid response and strong teamwork whenever there is an emergency in the city. A house fire last Thursday morning on Blackmur Drive last week is a great example. The ...

• 15 years ago, June 4, 2009 – Kent Tobin took over as plant manager at Borg- Warner, the seventh plant manager in less than a decade. Yalobusha’s unemployment rate continued to rise, hit- ting 13.7 ...

I was out of town for a good part of the summer but have been back in good old Water Valley for about a week now. Catching up on our local news was easy thanks to the Herald. The issues I missed sat ...

By Jack Gurner Herald Contributor WATER VALLEY – When folks gather in Water Valley to observe the anniversary of the wreck at Vaughan, one of the topics of discussion will be why didn’t Casey jump.

Board members of the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce presented the Business Spotlight Award to Hometown Pizza Friday afternoon. The Main Street restaurant opened in 2014, and has a diverse menu ...