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 – 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…

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…

Firefighters responded to the 16000 block of Hwy. 32 west on Friday afternoon and to the pool hall on County Road 105 Friday evening.

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY–A plan to renovate four Main Street buildings to provide  both retail and residential rental space was quickly approved during a planning commission meeting Monday night.     Property owner Kagan Coughlin provided commissioners with an overview of the project, which will convert the space into eight apartments and four commercial…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – High School Principal Dr. Glenn Kitchens will take over as interim principal of Davidson Elementary School, filling the vacancy left by the tragic death of Dr. Carol Gary. Retired educator William Cotton of Houlka, a veteran of 40 years in Mississippi schools, will take over as interim principal…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – A celebration of the life of Dr. Carol Gary was held last Thursday at one of the places close to her heart, Davidson Elementary School. “We want this time to celebrate Dr. Gary’s life and all the things she meant to us as a leader and a friend,”…

By David Howell Editor LOUISVILLE–The Blue Devil’s season came to an end last Friday in the second round of playoff with a 56-27 loss against the top ranked Louisville Wildcats.     The Wildcats took an early lead in the contest with a 50-yard run on their opening possession, but the Blue Devils (11-2) marched the…