Police Nab Man After Pursuit In Three Counties By David Howell Editor YOUNG’S LANDING – A Calhoun County man is behind bars after allegedly breaking into a residence Thursday morning, drinking a half-gallon of milk and stealing a shotgun and four-wheeler before leading authorities on a three-hour manhunt that spanned portions of three counties. The…

Fatal Gunplay Remains Under Scrutiny By David Howell Editor OAKLAND – The Yalobusha County Sheriff’s Department and Mississippi Department of Investigation (MBI) are investigating the shooting death of 20 year-old Michael Allen Smith Friday night. Sheriff Lance Humphreys reported the incident occurred on County Road 24 near Oakland around 7 p.m. after several friends were…

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…

State And Federal Duck Stamps Now Available Online JACKSON — Thanks to the abundance of waterfowl and habitat, hunting and viewing are very popular in Mississippi, and witnessing the teal migration and hunting season in September is a great start to the fall. One of the most important steps in preparing for the waterfowl season…

Hervey Receives 15 Year Sentence In 2014 Homicide By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – A Yalobusha County man received a 15 year sentence in the Mississippi Depart-ment of Corrections and five years post-release probation after pleading guilty in the October, 2014, fatal shooting of Keith Murray, Jr.  Wilson Hervey received the sentence during plea…

Grand Juries Hand Down 39 Indictments Grand juries in the First and Second Judicial District handed down 39 indictments during separate hearings at each courthouse on Sept. 3. The indictments remained sealed until served by law enforcement. There were 13 indictments in the First Judicial District, including: • 1 count of arson; • 1 count…

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…

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…