Remembering a different Mr. Bill
Assistant News Editor Jeff Eubanks revisits memories of mentor and friend Billy Rotenberry, an iconic figure in Water Valley for years, and thinks of all the things he wish he could tell Mr. Bill. (April 18, 2013, Page 4)
Making strides in Water Valley education system
Water Valley School District is attempting to improve scores and older buildings while continuing to struggle with little funding. (October 4, 2012, Page 1, 5)
Yalobusha hospital opens new facility
The Yalobusha General Hospital and Nursing Home in Water Valley will not only celebrate the opening of its new facility in the physical therapy department on Sunday, but it will also observe its 50 years of providing medical services to the city, county and surrounding area. (more…) (January 27, 2012, Page 2A)
Mr. Crip’s legacy spreads far and wide
James B. “Crip” Tyler’s death sparks memories of one of Water Valley’s heroes for all that he and his wife Geanie did to provide summer league baseball and softball to youngsters for years and years, and Editor Don Whitten writes of his time with a man he says deserves hero status. (September 16, 2011, Page 4A)
The Yes Virginias reunite to liven up holiday season
OXFORD TOWN – Oxford’s favorite holiday band, the Yes Virginias, have reunited and are headed to a venue or an event near you. Page 20 in this week’s Oxford Town has information on the band and its upcoming busy holiday schedule which begins with three gigs in Lafayette County this Saturday, Dec. 4 (Taylor Holiday Farmers’ Market, Water Valley Christmas Parade and the Taylor Christmas Parade). Check out the quirky-cool holiday band in this week’s issue. (December 2, 2010, Page 20)
Doctor opens home, heart to others
The Oxford EAGLE’s Guest Writer Pat Ward visits with Dr. Craig Williams to talk about what makes a house a home. (July 23, 2010, Page 3A)
Should Water Valley, Coffeeville districts combine?
Coffeeville has been recommended as one of 18 school districts in the state to be consolidated, according to a report by the Colorado-based consulting firm Augenblick, Palaich and Associates Inc. which was released on Monday.
Should Coffeeville decide to consolidate, the firm recommended it merge with Water Valley; the two schools are just over 10 miles apart. (April 21, 2010, Page 1)
Schools need assistance in dealing with cuts
Funding problems are only going to get worse for Mississippi educators with the governor announcing more budget cuts. Administrators want to make the cuts without affecting the education process, and they say they need a bit more assistance from lawmakers and education officals at the state level. (February 5, 2010, Page 4A)
