High School Principal Is Replaced By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Water Valley School District Superintendent Dr. Michael McInnis announced a leadership change at the high school with the termination of high school principal Justin Geurin on Monday. “Circumstances have arisen at the Water Valley High School that require a change in administration,” McInnis…

Regional Cooperative Revives North Mississippi Rail Line By David Howell Editor GRENADA – “Your railroad is back,” Iowa Pacific Holdings President and CEO Ed Ellis told a packed crowd during Wednesday’s celebration of his company leasing the 187-mile stretch of line from Canton to Southaven. Ellis’ remarks set the stage for a day of celebrating…

Unit System Vote Is On Nov. Ballot By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – With just over 15 percent of the county’s qualified voters signing a petition requesting a referendum on the county’s system of government, supervisors voted unanimously to order the election on November 3. This means a majority of Yalobusha voters participating in…

Caffeine Regs Will Also Apply In City By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – The City of Water Valley will operate under a new county ordinance restricting the sale of caffeine powder or pill products containing more than 25 percent caffeine to anyone under the age of 18. Alderman opted to utilize the county ordinance…

SCAA Is In Desperate Need Of Contributions By David Howell Editor   WATER VALLEY– There have been ups and downs for the volunteers staffing the Second Chance Animal Alliance (SCAA), but overall the effort has been an uphill battle.  Take Jack, a feisty terrier, who was reunited with his owners after a 10-week absence. SCAA…

Be Safe This Labor Day Weekend The Mississippi Highway Patrol will begin the 2015 Labor Day Enforcement Period on Friday, September 4th at 6 p.m. and conclude Monday, September 7th at midnight. Due to lower fuel prices and anticipation of heavy traffic, State Troopers will be out in force throughout the holiday period establishing safety checkpoints to…

Senior Ads Offered In The Annual, Senior Pictures Scheduled Oct. 5 The Water  Valley High School annual staff would like to give parents, grandparents, other relatives, and friends an opportunity to feature your senior with a personal annual ad.   The ad can be a short note, poem, scripture, and/or a favorite picture or pictures. Prices are: …

County’s Unemployment Rate Holds Steady In July Staff Report WATER VALLEY – Unemployment has held steady over the past three months in Yalobusha County varying only one-tenth of a percentage point.  The jobless figure for the county went from 7.8 percent in May to 7.7 percent in June and back to 7.8 for July, according…

Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Set For This Weekend JACKSON – Friday marks the start of the Second Amendment sales tax weekend, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said today. All day Friday and Saturday, outdoor enthusiasts can see a break on supplies for hunting gear, including gun safes, archery equipment and ammunition. The initiative is similar…