If quitting smoking is your New Year’s resolution this year, then you’re in good company. Plan ahead and make this healthy resolution a reality.     Quitting smoking can be challenging. Help is only a phone call or a click away for any Mississippian who wants to stop smoking.  The Mississippi Tobacco Quitline offers cessation…

Staff Report ENID LAKE –A total of 16 bald eagles were spotted during the annual Mid-Winter Bald Eagle Survey held last Wednesday at Enid Lake. Rangers and four volunteers spent the morning combing the area for the majestic birds and the sighting included 13 mature and three immature eagles.     Corps Natural Resource Specialist Chris…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – The city will be highlighted as part of this year’s celebration of Mississippi’s creative economy. Governor Phil Bryant proclaimed 2014 as the “Year of the Creative Economy” during a ceremony in December with renowned pianist Bruce Levingston, a Mississippi native. The “Year of the Creative Economy” will feature…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – Record breaking cold temperatures caused problems for the local school district last week including stranding the Beta Club in St. Louis. “We realized way ahead of time that we were going to have extreme conditions,” said Superintendent Kim Chrestman, “and we tried to make as much preparation as…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY– Rotary District Governor Tommy White made his 41st noon speech in his district during a visit to his home club in Water Valley on Tuesday.     White is mid-way through his term as governor of District 6800, which spans 42 clubs in north Mississippi and Shelby County, Tennessee. He…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – The local school district – like other districts in the state – is moving toward full implementation of Common Core for the 2014-2015 school year. While some opponents are still fighting the new education standards, Gov. Phil Bryant and leaders of the state legislature support the adoption of…

By David Howell Editor OAKLAND –The search for two armed robbers wanted for the bold early morning holdup at Oakland Gas Mart last week continues as media across the area have broadcast surveillance foot-age.     “We are hoping that someone may recognize one of the suspects,” Oakland Police Chief Russ Smith told the Herald. Although…

By David Howell Editor OAKLAND–Authorities are searching for three men wanted in connection with  an early morning armed robbery at the Shell Station in Oakland Monday.     Oakland Police Chief Russ Smith reported two males entered the business at 1:09 Monday morning, guns drawn, and took cash and other items from the business. Two customers…

Frigid air from the North Pole invaded the area dropping temperatures into the single-digits and making an ice sculpture out of the fountain at the home of Pat and Eddie Ray on Panola Street. Warmer weather is expected by the weekend. – Photo by Jack Gurner

Firefighters were called to the Minor residence in the 200 block of Cook Street at 9:17 a.m. Monday to battle a blaze that was already well involved. Volunteers helped pull hose so that Water Valley Fire Chief Sherman Gooch could get water on the fire. – Photo by Jack Gurner