Talk:Wahalak, Mississippi

Very Interesting
This is a very interesting article about an unincorporated community -- it may inspire me to create an article for several such communities in NW Tennessee. I am concerned, however, at the POV expressed in references to "resentful children" and the factual accuracy of calling it a "cultural hub". This appears to be a sarcastic barb at a boondocks upbringing (with which I can sympathize) and as such doesn't really fit in an encyclopedia article. Perhaps we can reword a bit to become more encyclopedic and still convey to readers the remoteness of the area? --Chiacomo 00:04, 6 Jun 2005 (UTC)

Wahalak edits
Okay, okay, you got me. I grew up there and I couldn't resist.

I'll go along with whatever you suggest; I appreciate you being so nice about it. The whole last paragraph can be chopped if need be.


 * I understand that the community may be boring as hell -- I grew up in a similar place! The nearest fast-food, malls, etc is 50 miles away? What city are the malls, etc in? (you can put that in the article)... Probably best to remove the reference to the 14 dogs (though my grandfather had 4 under his house and i know, i know)... If there's a source for more information on the illegal liquor trade, you could incorporate that. Do you mind if I edit here and there a bit to wikify the article? --Chiacomo 00:41, 6 Jun 2005 (UTC)

Ah, rats, I was hoping the 14 dogs thing could stay in. It's as least as accurate as the population count, but I doubt I would have reason to get too huffy if it had to be removed.

I don't know if there are many decent records left on the amount of bootlegging that went on there. Two of my older relatives were arrested for it back in the 30's, but I don't think my more prudish relatives would take it very well if I included a "Notable Wahalak Bootleggers" section (other than Kenny Wagner). :)

In answer to your question, Wikify away; I had fun with my little commentary, but I understand if I can't use it as a catharsis for having actually grown up there. :)

I grew up in Wahalak. However, not in the days of Kenny. But i lived to here my grandpa talk about it. I love Wahalak. Its a very quite and beautiful place. No there aren't many people there but i enjoyed my childhood of pasture land and the great enviromnent of encountered. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.229.196.124 (talk) 18:18, 11 September 2007 (UTC)