By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – A former sheriff’s department employee is among almost two dozen people who were indicted last month during grand jury sessions in Water Valley and Coffeeville.             The Herald previously reported the list of indictments without names. Now 23 have been served, which means the indictments are unsealed and…

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 Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – Unemployment in Yalobusha County was 9.2 percent for the month of January.             Although the figure for December was 8.2 percent, that doesn’t necessarily mean that unemployment rose a point over the month. According to the latest release from the Mississippi Department of Unemployment Security, new methods were…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – It’s been 27 years since Yalobusha voters visited the polls to weigh in on changing the system of county government from the current beat system to the unit system. That could change after an effort got underway this month by a group working to obtain enough signatures to…

By Bob Tyler Director of Yalobusha County Economic Development and Tourism District   We are happy to announce that Yalobusha County will again host the North Mississippi Archery Tournament. We had 1,465 archers last year and we are told that we might have 1900-plus this year. That, of course, means we will also have a much…

By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – Supervisors opted not to hire an Oxford-based urban planning firm to develop a long-range, comprehensive plan for the county at Monday’s recessed meeting in Coffeeville. Mike Slaughter, founder of Slaughter and Associates, made the return trip Monday to visit and pitch his services to the county. Slaughter first visited…

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…