By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Yalobusha County supervisors have joined their peers from 30-plus counties across Mississippi asking state lawmakers to change the law to allow electric power associations to bring high-speed internet service to rural areas.  The local support came with a unanimous vote on Dec. 21 to adopt a resolution asking…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…