ELECTION RESULTS: ALL 12 YALOBUSHA COUNTY PRECINCTS REPORTING Unofficial results from the Nov. 3 general election including affidavit ballots: U.S. SENATE Scott Colom — 2,386 (49.58%) Cindy Hyde-Smith — 2,296 (47.71%) Ty Pinkins — 128 (2.66%) Colom leads Hyde-Smith by 90 votes in Yalobusha County. U.S. HOUSE — 2ND DISTRICT Bennie G. Thompson — 2,346…
WATER VALLEY – Water Valley aldermen met in special session Wednesday, Oct. 28, to discuss the city’s response to a federal lawsuit challenging the boundaries of its four aldermanic wards and seeking new elections for ward representatives. The lawsuit, filed Oct. 16 by Deborah Jackson, an employee of the Water Valley Police Department, alleges that…
WATER VALLEY – The Water Valley Utilities Commission unanimously approved a cost-sharing arrangement Monday night that could provide the city with nearly $259,000 annually. The resolution establishes a reimbursement program for expenses incurred by street, fire and police employees who perform work benefiting the electric, water, sewer and sanitation systems. The arrangement, estimated at $258,974.57…
WATER VALLEY – After decades of deterioration and a devastating January ice storm, Water Valley’s electric system is stronger than it has been in years, with another round of major improvements now being prepared to replace aging lines and equipment throughout the city. Bradley Hale, an engineer with Atwell and Gent, gave that assessment Monday…
Three historic Water Valley churches will open their doors to the community Sunday, Nov. 15, from 3 to 5 p.m. for an afternoon of fellowship and history. The event, called “We Open Our Doors,” will feature First Methodist Church, 603 N. Main St.; First Presbyterian Church, 425 N. Main St.; and the Episcopal Church of…
A burn ban has been imposed in Yalobusha County, joining approximately 60 counties across Mississippi where prolonged dry weather and worsening drought conditions have raised concerns about wildfires. The National Weather Service reported earlier this month that portions of northwest Mississippi were experiencing extreme to exceptional drought conditions contributing to hundreds of wildfires across the…
ENID LAKE – Young anglers will get their shot at the big one when the annual Youth Fish Rodeo returns Saturday, May 16, at the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Visitor Education Center. The free event hosted by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) is open to children ages 15 and younger, with…
Is there a hearing for Billy Brooks concerning Ashley Henley’s death?
Can any one give me the phone number to call for the law suit against Coltec for the TCE.