Area News

Carnival Records Shattered!: In the run Saturday morning, BankFirst registered 349 participants, not counting puppies and kids in strollers, a new carnival record for the annual 3K Run/Walk. Sam Bryan also set a record for the fastest time, crossing the finish line in eight minutes, 59 seconds. His twin brother Tristan Bryan, was two steps…

This was the first year for Youth Growers,a new event sponsored by the Water Valley Chamber and Yalobusha county 4-H! There were two age categories, in the younger category Mia Ruth Allred came in 1st with a 38.3 lb melon. Malik Taylor took 2nd with a 36.9 Ib melon. And, Wyatt Daniels secured 3rd place…

Biggest watermelon, biggest race, fastest race and most money ever paid in the melon auction – multiple carnival records were shattered during the 2024 Watermelon Carnival in Water Valley. Hal Vaughn’s first place melon in the Largest Melon Contest tipped the scales at 219.6 pounds, the biggest ever recorded at the Watermelon Carnival. Vaughn broke…

This was the first year for Youth Growers, a new event sponsored by the Water Valley Chamber and Yalobusha county 4-H! There were two age categories, in the younger category Mia Ruth Allred came in 1st with a 38.3 lb melon. Malik Taylor took 2nd with a 36.9 Ib melon and, Wyatt Daniels secured 3rd…

Kids In the Park Celebrates Back to School August 10 Event in Oakland Open to all Area Students Students across the area are invited to join Kids in the Park, an outdoor back to school celebration, at the James Riley Swearengen Walking Track and Park in Oakland at 61 Walnut Street on Saturday, Aug. 10…