Area Breaking News

You Can’t Outrun The Radio

By Editor | December 26, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – A Lafayette County woman was arrested last Wednesday morning after leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a high-speed chase that crossed the county. Sheriff Lance Humphreys told the Herald that incident started after a homeowner near Tillatoba called 911 and reported the woman was stealing items from an…

Junkyard Owners Receive Hefty Fine

By Editor | December 26, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – A couple who own property in northwest Yalobusha County where junk cars have been stored were hit with hefty fines in justice court on Dec. 11 after they were found guilty of not applying for a county permit to operate a junkyard. Justice Court Judge Steve Riley ordered James …

Qualifying For 2019 Election Starts Jan. 3

By Editor | December 26, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Qualifying for county and state offices gets underway on Wednesday, Jan. 2, when courthouses open following the New Year’s holiday. Both county and state offices are up for grabs in the 2019 election cycle that starts with the August 6 primary election and culminates with the November 5…

Oakland Chief Faces Opposition From Aldermen

By Editor | December 19, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor OAKLAND – Oakland Police Chief Russ Smith said a conflict about scheduling officers for shifts has created tension between the Board of Aldermen and his department. Smith, who has served as chief for 13 years, told the Herald the problem started back in August during budget deliberations when the Oakland Board…

Clark Appointed To School Board

By Editor | December 19, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – A long-time educator will serve as District One Trustee on the Water Valley School Board following an appointment Monday night. Trustees voted unanimously for Jill Clark to serve in 2019. Clark will succeed Bryan Gilley, who is stepping down after serving six years. Gilley served a five-year term…

Registration Will Be Required For Dogs In Town

By Editor | December 19, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Starting in March, an ordinance requiring all dogs in the City of Water Valley to be registered with the city will be enforced. The decision by aldermen came at the Dec. 4 city board meeting after Street Department Superintendent Mike Scroggins, who also serves as the animal control…

Christmas In The Valley Is Friday Night

By Editor | December 12, 2018 |

Water Valley’s Chamber of Commerce-sponsored “Christmas in the Valley” is scheduled Friday night, December 14th from 4:30 to 8:30 pm. “Frosty” will return, bringing snow with him, and other characters may be there also. You’ll find new photo opps for Christmas pictures, as well as Junior Auxiliary’s annual “Photos with Santa” booth, at no charge. …

Kimball Is Thankful To Survive September Crash

By Editor | December 12, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – It’s been almost three months since John Kimball nearly lost his life in an automobile accident, a long road to recovery after both of his legs were crushed and his left arm was broken when he collided with a cement truck outside of Water Valley on Hwy. 32.…

Blue Devils Win Championship

By Editor | December 5, 2018 |

WATER VALLEY – Last Friday’s 3A Championship Game was the biggest stage in Blue Devil history as pre-game hype swirled across the state and the official crowd count swelled to 6,803 fans for the 11 a.m. kickoff against the Seminary Bulldogs at MM Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg. But for Coach Brad Embry’s Blue Devils it…

Christmas In The Valley Is Rescheduled

By Editor | December 5, 2018 |

WATER VALLEY – After the threat of severe weather spoiled the plans for Christmas in the Valley last Friday night, the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce reports the popular event has been rescheduled for Friday night, Dec. 14. The Chamber has engaged the horse-drawn carriages and everything is “on” again, reported Chamber Publicity Chairman…