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🎉 VIVIAN SANDERS SNIDER: A CELEBRATION OF SERVICE 🎉
A true life of selfless service is about to be celebrated! Let’s gather to honor our beloved and cherished City Clerk, Vivian Sanders Snider, who is retiring after 37 years of tireless and selfless dedication to the city of Water Valley and its citizens. Vivian is a true community pillar, and this is our chance to show our appreciation. You are all encouraged and invited to a:RETIREMENT RECEPTIONFriday, September 18th4:00 PM – 6:00 PMBase Camp Academy Building (The Old Big Yank Building) What makes this celebration even more special? In a wonderful coincidence: Vivian’s father, Hubert Sanders, also served 37…
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Standing Together for Water Valley: Gratitude, Progress, and the Road Ahead
A Public Statement from Mayor Tommy Reynolds To the Citizens and Neighbors of Water Valley, Our community is defined not by the storms we face, but by how we come together to weather them. Looking back at the severe winter ice storm we endured earlier this year, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for the spirit of Water Valley. In moments of extreme trial, our community showed its true character—neighbors helping neighbors, utility crews working through freezing nights, and volunteers stepping up to serve. During that difficult week, my family’s experience was no different from yours. Our power…
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Setting the Record Straight on Property Tax
Understanding Our Property Taxes As Water Valley enters the city budget season, property taxes are naturally a key topic of discussion. Recently, there has been some community dialogue suggesting that Water Valley’s property taxes are unusually low. To provide clarity, we want to share the current data. To provide context, property taxes are determined by a municipality’s millage rate. This rate dictates the taxes residents and businesses pay each year on homes, vehicle tags, businesses, and utility property. When looking at the broader region, Water Valley’s rates are actually the highest among our neighboring cities. Last year, Water Valley’s total…
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Wins for Water Valley!
To maximize our resources and reduce the burden on local taxpayers, Mayor Tommy Reynolds has actively pursued state funding for essential projects. We are pleased to share that over the past five years, the state funding successfully secured for Water Valley has exceeded our total local property tax revenue. Here is a breakdown of the investments brought into our community: Proactive Infrastructure Maintenance A strong infrastructure is vital, especially when facing severe weather. Using nearly $400,000 in legislatively approved funds, the city initiated a competitive bid process and hired Looks Great Services for electric right-of-way clearance across 41 miles of…
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A Meaningful July 4th & Time Capsule Secrets!
Hello, Water Valley neighbors! We hope everyone had a safe, joyful, and blessed Independence Day weekend. Reflecting on everything our community shared this past Saturday, July 4th, Mayor Tommy Reynolds perfectly captured the sentiment of the entire town: “It was a great day today—I’ve never been to a more meaningful July 4th celebration.” Reynolds offered a warm welcome to the crowd and read the first prayer of the Continental Congress penned by Rev Jacob Duche’. The Continental Congress later adopted the Declaration of Independence. From the deep respect paid to our nation’s history to the fascinating look back at our…
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Welcome to The Reynolds Report: Our Community Public Square
🍉 Hello, Water Valley! There is a unique kind of magic in our town. You can feel it when walking down Main Street, catching up with neighbors at the grocery store, or hearing the laughter kick off at our annual Watermelon Carnival. Water Valley isn’t just a place on a map—it is a family. And like any strong family, staying connected, listening to one another, and working together is how we thrive. That is exactly why we are launching The Reynolds Report. After having the profound honor of serving our community for 44 years in the State Legislature, stepping into…