By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY–Allegations from last Monday’s supervisor meeting regarding the transfer of funds from the defunct Yalobusha Development Foundation Inc. (EDF) to the newly formed Water Valley Regional Foundation bled over into a recessed supervisors’ meeting Thursday. It turned ugly.     Board President Tommy Vaughn, responding to District 3 Supervisor Lee McMinn’s…

Staff Report     A man and woman were arrested after Constable Brent Anderson made a routine traffic stop early Sunday morning.     The traffic stop was made at the intersection of Frostland Drive and Main Street in Water Valley, according to an incident report filed at the sheriff’s department.          Both attempted to…

    The Coffeeville Women’s League invites the public to participate in this year’s annual Christmas parade, scheduled Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. in downtown Coffeeville.     The League encourages all businesses, churches and organizations to participate.Entries including floats (decorated trailer of any size), antique cars, walking units (band, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, church carolers),…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – Unemployment dropped a little over the month of October, going from 9 percent in September to 8.7 percent. The most recent figures from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security show that 5,200 people were employed in October with 490 out of work as compared to 520 in September.…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – Cooks all over town cried “fowl” Thanksgiving morning when the electricity went off as they prepared what for many is the biggest meal of the year. A primary line on Lafayette Street burned and fell, knocking out power in the city around 6:55 a.m. “Revenge of the turkey,”…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY–Money from the long-dormant Yalobusha Economic Development Foundation’s (YEDF) bank account has been transferred to the Water Valley Chamber of Commerce and will be used to fund a new organization, the Water Valley Regional Industrial Foundation.     Water Valley Chamber President Tyler Hill and Chamber board member Daniel Martin explained…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – The classic Thanksgiving Day feast will cost just a little less this year, according to the 28th annual informal price survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation. On the local level, the price is even a little lower than the national average, according to the Herald’s very…

Tonight’s Service Has Been Moved To Springdale Staff Report WATER VALLEY – The venue for the Community Thanksgiving Service scheduled Wednesday has been moved from the Water Valley First Presbyterian Church to Springdale Family Worship Center.     The change follows the tragic death of Andrew Spraberry, son of Rev. Harold and Carolyn Spra-berry.  Andrew was…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade will have more choice in what they eat for lunch after the school board approved the food service procurement plan for the school year. District Superintendent Kim Chrestman explained that students would be able to pick from five items offered daily in…

By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE– A Coffeeville man was arrested Saturday night after authorities discovered an indoor pot growing operation inside his residence.     James Earl Sapp, 38, was charged with manufacturing drugs and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to Sheriff Lance Humphreys.     Ten lawmen including the sheriff,  constables Randy…