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Fundraisers Set For Softball Field Construction Work

By Editor | October 6, 2007 |

By David Howell WATER VALLEY – The softball booster club is working diligently toward building a home field – with ambitious expectations of completion in time for the Lady Devil’s February season opener.     “We are looking for donations,” said the team’s coach, Shane Brown. The softball field’s booster club has undertaken the project to…

If Voters Legalize Beer, What Is The Next Step?

By Editor | October 6, 2007 |

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY –    When Yalobusha voters go to the polls for the special election on December 11, they will face a simple “for” or “against” question on the sale of beer and light wine in the county. But, if the proposition passes, local officials will be faced with the not so…

City Crime Report

By Editor | October 6, 2007 |

    Water Valley Police arrested James Pomlee, 56, of County Road 25, for possession of a firearm and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The arrest was made Saturday, September 22, while police were investigating a reported assault, according to Lt. Rick McCuan.     Lt. McCuan reported the following additional activity in the…

Hall Sentenced By State In Beef Plant Role

By Editor | September 28, 2007 |

By Jason C. Mattox and Billy Davis     Former beef plant operator Richard M. Hall Jr. was sentenced on state charges Friday at the Panola County Courthouse in Sardis, bringing to a quiet end his role in the failed venture.     Standing before Circuit Judge Andrew C. Baker, Hall was sentenced to eight years with…

Wet July Makes Crop Yield Better Than Expected

By Editor | September 28, 2007 |

By David Howell    Yalobusha farmers are used to change – whether adjusting to the continual technological advances in the field or the shift in prices driving what is planted.    This year was definitely a year of change after many years of planting cotton almost exclusively, many Yalobusha farmers followed the trend seen across the state…

Main Street Hosts Homecoming Pep Rally For Blue Devils

By Editor | September 28, 2007 |

WATER VALLEY – Calling all Blue Devils past, present and future!     Water Valley Main Street will host a “Remember When” Homecoming Pep Rally in Railroad Park at the Pavilion on October 11 at 6:30 p.m.       Coach Hammond, the Blue Devil football team, the WVJH and WVHS cheerleaders, the Devil Dolls, the Water…

Supervisors Appoint Board For Economic Development

By Editor | September 28, 2007 |

By David Howell COFFEEVILLE – The push for having a viable economic development effort in Yalobusha County is a step closer following the appointment of six trustees on the Yalobusha County Economic Development Authority (EDA).     Each Supervisor nominated a trustee from their beat during a recessed meeting held in Coffeeville last Friday. An at-large…

County’s Largest Employer Questions Tax Burden

By Editor | September 28, 2007 |

By Jack Gurner WATER VALLEY – BorgWarner officials made a second plea last Thursday to the Board of Aldermen for help to control a soaring city-county tax bill that that has gone from $250,000 in 2001 to almost $900,000 this year.     During the noon meeting at City Hall, BorgWarner Plant Manager Bill Liacone described…

Fall Lineup Released For Chamber’s Music In The Park

By Editor | September 28, 2007 |

By Jessie Gurner It’s time again for Music in the Park. On Saturday, October 6, make plans to gather up your lawn chairs and head to Railroad Park for an evening of entertainment and food sponsored by the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce. The concert series will begin at 7 p.m. with Chris Sharp…

Beer Issue Will Land On December 11 Ballot

By Editor | September 21, 2007 |

By David Howell COFFEEVILLE – It has been just over 31 years since Yalobushians  have seen an alcohol-related issue on the ballot, a statistic that is soon to change following a split vote during a recessed meeting in Coffeeville last Friday.     Supervisors voted 3-2 to set a special election on Dec. 11 to allow…

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  1. Cynthia Smith on March 29, 2023 at 9:53 am

    Is there a hearing for Billy Brooks concerning Ashley Henley’s death?

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