By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – A homeowner was injured in an early morning fire Sunday, one of two structure fires firefighters battled over the weekend. Yalobusha EMA Director Frank Hyde reported the homeowner on Pine Ridge Circle near the Water Valley Boat Landing was awakened by her smoke detector and was able to…

By David Howell Editor VELMA – The first political rally of the season gets underway Saturday at Velma Fire Department on Hwy. 7, south of Water Valley with a fish fry, cake auction and political speaking. Invitations have been sent to all 45 candidates on the county ballot, and the representatives and senators who serve…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Long-time Chamber of Commerce volunteer and retired circuit clerk Mary Sue Stevens was presented the Braswell Hatchery Community Service Award at last Thursday’s annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet. The presentation by incoming president Tonya Eubanks was among highlights of the evening that also included Mayor Larry Hart’s State…

By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – A jury took just over two hours last Wednesday afternoon to convict 33 year-old Jermaine Crump of murder in the 2012 brutal shooting of his sister-in-law, Crystal Crump. The defendant received a life sentence after the jury returned a verdict of murder by deliberate design and he will not…

Junior Auxiliary publicity chairman Becky Tatum presented Don Larson with the Community Inspiration Award at the annual Spring Fling held Saturday. Tatum recognized Larson’s support both for JA and the town during the presentation.                                                                                 – Photo by David Howell

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – District trustees approved the 2015-2016 school calendar, but with the warning that there could be changes due to testing.             “Did we include enough snow days,” was the first question asked by trustee Pierce Epes as Dr. Glenn Kitchens, principal of WVHS, presented the calendar during the April…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – An application for a new business in the county to sell cold beer was denied at a recessed county meeting Monday after the owner’s business plan did not comply with the requirements in the county’s beer ordinance.             Joey Turner appeared before supervisors requesting the permit for Joey’s…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – Three members of the public were on hand for a public hearing held Tuesday, April 14, regarding the city’s intent to apply for a grant for sewer repair and improvements.             John Wiggers, a planner with North Central Planning and Develop-ment District, said that he had been to…

The story will be posted later today. But, for now, the audio from Amos Harvey’s appearance before the Water Valley City Board meeting is online at: https://soundcloud.com/jack-gurner/water-valley-miss-city-board-april-7-2015

By Jack Gurner Reporter  WATER VALLEY – Once again Hollywood is coming to town. Well, maybe not Hollywood, but the city will be featured in a film by the Mississippi State Extension Service on downtown economics.             Water Valley Main Street Director Mickey Howley told the mayor and aldermen at the first-Tuesday meeting Apr. 7…