By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – Utility customers in small towns and rural areas deserve the same choices as those offered in more populated areas of the state, the northern district public service commissioner said last week.             Brandon Presley was making his 131st town hall meeting appearance, “to make sure that we are…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – County officials could partner with a new animal welfare organization to provide temporary housing for abused or neglected animals seized by the sheriff’s department after an animal neglect case last weekend brought attention to the matter.             Members of Second Chance Animal Alliance (SCAA) agreed to foster a…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Yalobusha voters who live in Senate District 14 will see a contested election on November’s ballot after Grenada businessman Donny Ryals qualified as an independent against Republican incumbent Lydia Graves Chassaniol. Ryals qualified on Feb. 27, the last day candidates could enter state and county races.             District…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – The Panola Street birthplace of one of Mississippi’s notable authors will be recognized with a historical marker.             The plaque will signify the location of the home of Hubert Creekmore, currently the residence of Ersel and Gloria King at 114 Panola Street, Water Valley Main Street Manager Mickey…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – A new organization to promote the interests of local business and business owners was introduced to the public during the first Tuesday meeting of the Board of Aldermen March 3.             Eddie Ray, president and chairman of the board of the newly formed Water Valley Business Alliance, appeared…

VICKSBURG – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District’s Enid Lake Field Office has scheduled a public meeting regarding the update of the Project Master Plan.             The meeting will be held March 18, 1-3 p.m. at the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks North Mississippi Fish Hatchery Visitor and Education Center located…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Four new candidates qualified to run for county offices before the courthouse closed Friday at 5 p.m., marking the end of the qualifying period.             The new candidates include Michael Stevens, who pulled out of the District 1 Supervisor race and switched to Circuit Clerk. He will face…

WATER VALLEY – Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley will hold a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, March 10 at the Yalobusha County Courthouse in Water Valley from 6 to 7 p.m. This meeting is free, and the public is invited to attend.             “I want to give the people in Water Valley the…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Winter Storm Remus dumped as much as a foot of wet snow in some areas as it pushed through the south and up the mid-Atlantic last week. Locally the storm dropped almost half a foot of snow in the county.             Yalobusha EMA Director Frank Hyde reported power…

By Lucia Holloway Special To The Herald WATER VALLEY – A Mardi Gras themed benefit dinner and silent auction for Second Chance Animal Alliance was held last week at Between Friends. The purpose of the new organization is to upgrade services of the Water Valley dog pound, in co-operation with William Beard, dog catcher; and Larry Hart,…