Water Valley Rotarians handed out dictionaries to fifth graders at Davidson Elementary on Nov. 19. Rotarians distribute the learning tool to students in the county each year. Fifth graders pictured (from left) with their dictionaries are Axlyn Crouch, Araceli Bravo, Lareco Lee, Aubrin Joyner, Sontavis Morgan, Lyric Moore and Emmett Brooks. Rotarians pictured are (from left) Taylor Trusty, Tyler Hill, Barry Caulfield, Cooper Clement, Clay Ashford, Brad Embry and Toni Hill.
As reported in the North MS Herald , November 26, 2025
Editor in chief - David Howell
Photo credits: David Howell
about 21 hours ago, Angie Hodge
WATER VALLEY — Water Valley senior pitcher Allen Paysinger took the next step in his baseball career Friday morning, signing a letter of intent to play at Mississippi Delta Community College. The Nov. 21 ceremony was held in the Water Valley High School gym with teammates, classmates, coaches and family attending. His parents, Rachel and Jason Paysinger, and his brother, Andrew, joined him at the signing table.
Head Coach Cole Camp called the moment a meaningful milestone for both Paysinger and the Blue Devil program.
“Allen has been a prominent factor in our success these last few years,” Camp said. “He embodies everything we want — toughness, competitiveness and being a great teammate. I’m really proud of him and excited for his future.”
Paysinger, who has played baseball since he was four, said the day represented the fulfillment of a lifelong goal.
“This day means I’ve taken the next step in my baseball career,” he said. “I’ve always loved the way we do baseball at Water Valley, and I’m glad to make it to this point and go to a JUCO.”
Last season brought adversity after an off-field injury sidelined him for half of the season, but Paysinger said the challenge only deepened his commitment to the sport.
“I’ve had hard times and great times in baseball,” he said. “But I’ve loved it ever since I started.”
He also said Mississippi Delta’s facilities and new coaching staff made a strong impression during his recruitment.
“They’re getting new dirt on the field, a padded wall, a new training room and a new weight room,” Paysinger said. “The coaches are both from Southern Miss, and I loved what they’re building down there.”
Camp expects Paysinger to remain a key piece of the Blue Devils’ lineup in his senior season this spring.
“I’m expecting the same thing he’s given us the last three years,” Camp said. “He’ll be a big component on the mound and in the middle of the order. Every expectation he carries, he’s earned.”
Paysinger said his focus for the spring is clear.
“I’ve got to help my team any way possible,” he said. “The goal is to go as far as we can and find a way to win it all.”
He plans to study either criminal justice or mechanical engineering and is exploring a possible career as a blood-spatter analyst.
Camp, who has coached Paysinger during all of his school years, said watching his growth has been one of the rewarding parts of leading the program.
“He embodies everything we’re trying to build,” Camp said. “He elevates the guys around him. It’s a great day for him and a great day for our program.”
As published in the North MS Herald, November 26, 2025
Editor in Chief - David Howell
Photo Credits : David Howell
about 21 hours ago, Angie Hodge
12 days of Christmas at WATER VALLEY HIGH
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Mrs. Pamela Redwine came from the MSU Extention office of Yalobusha County and taught students in Health Science 2 class what it is like to walk in the shoes of and elderly person. They learned about aging affects on the different senses and how it alters their safety and life. This is good to know as medical professionals and family members so we can better care for them and show empathy. Mrs. Redwine used instruction , discussion, and simulation to teach our students. Thank you for your time! We really enjoy this class every year!
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Congratulations to Coach Smith (Star Teacher of the Month) and Ms. Tee (Staff of the Month) for Water Valley High School. We appreciate everything you do!
14 days ago, Angie Hodge
This past week, the junior students of Law and Public Safety 1 and 2 took a field trip to the Lafayette County Fire Department. They learned about different job opportunities and pathways in the field of fire services, different pieces of equipment used in rescue, proper ways to deploy, use, and recover fire hoses, as well as different search methods used to rescue victims trapped in a burning compartment. The highlight of the trip (as always) was learning how to rappel from a two story and a four story structure. We would like to give a special thanks to LCFD Training Chief John Hoggard and all the other LCFD firemen for hosting our students and helping arrange such an education opportunity for them.
15 days ago, Angie Hodge
Faculty and Staff of DES hosted a Family Food Drive on Saturday. Many thanks for everyone who donated and our employees who took time from their weekend to distribute the items.
15 days ago, Angie Hodge
WVHS Sophomores along with Dr. Person, Mr. Byrd, Mr. Williams, Ms. Chandler, and Mrs. Harris toured The Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson. The Winter Education Endowment covered the admission for all students, lunch, and transportation. (tour buses-Cline Tours) We had a wonderful educational experience. The students will return to the Civil Rights Museum in February to complete the rest of the tour. We are so grateful for this opportunity and the Winter Education Endowment.
18 days ago, Angie Hodge
WVHS Beta Club honored Veterans in the district with a token of appreciation.
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Congratulations to the Water Valley High School October Students of the Month and Most Improved Students of the Month. Pictured with Dr. Person are Skylynn Carothers, Lee Hutchins, Isaiah Woodard and Carson Boyle.
21 days ago, Angie Hodge
We have 24 students from the WVHS Art program whose pieces are accepted into the Walter Anderson Museum of Art Student Show. The exhibition theme is “Walter Anderson Reimagined.” Students were invited to create their own unique version of a favorite Walter Anderson work. This work will be on view at the Walter Anderson Museum of Art in Ocean Springs, MS from December 19-26.
Students are: Annabelle Yelverton, Alicia Nichols, Devan Ealey, Savannah Vinyard, Jason Perkins, Braxton Ferguson, Kyla Shaw, Mackynzie Lucas, Bella Humphreys, Mackenzie Kuykendall, Allison Bonner, Timothy Story, Laelynn Donahou, Jiyha Jenkins, Jamaya Martin, Autumn Webb, Jamyia Benson, Abbi Roberson, Alyssa Galloway, Jasmine Hollinger, Kerrigan Buford, Alden Hubbard, Parker Chapman, and Conner Waites.
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“The 2nd students of Law and Public Safety spent this week getting their Wilderness First Aid certification. This training taught them how to do primary and secondary assessments of an injured person, how to identify and diagnose visible and unseen injuries, how to recognize and treat signs of impending shock, how to do a proper head to toe assessment, as well as the proper application of tourniquets. They finished up their certification today by learning and then demonstrating how to splint extremity injuries using pieces of wood, how to fashion a sling, and how to build an evacuation stretcher using only tree branches and 2 garbage bags. Once again, many thanks go to WVFD Fire Chief Mark McGavok and Fire Inspector Will Carter for their time and expertise.
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27 days ago, Angie Hodge
WVHS and WVJH students earned a trip to the Lady Rebs basketball game on Monday by have low absences and no ODRs during the month of October.
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