By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY–The arrival of Lola has brought exciting changes to the menu at the B.T.C. Old Fashioned Grocery Store.     Lola is a new, commercial-grade gas stove that includes six burners, a 24-inch griddle and two ovens. The shining, stainless steel stove was named by B.T.C. head cook Dixie Grimes and…

Staff Report YALOBUSHA – The county’s severe weather warning system will be enhanced after  both the county and the city of Water Valley secured grants that will help fund nine new state of the art weather sirens. The sirens in the county will be installed near fire departments at Skuna Valley, Tillatoba, Pine Valley, Velma,…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – Postal Service customers in the city are not required to move their mailbox even though some residents thought an official-looking document included with their mail meant they would have to install a curbside mailbox. “Some residents in Water Valley received a form requesting that they move their mailbox…

By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE–Yalobusha is one of four counties selected across the state by the Mississippi State University Extension Service (MSU-ES) to add a new county agent who will work in economic development.     The new agent will work in economic development  alongside existing Extension Service staff members in the Coffeeville office.     Sumner…

Jerry Vaughn and family returned triumphant from Republic, Missouri where his Mississippi state record melon took top prize there. Go here www.bigpumpkins.com for the results of the weigh-in.

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – Unemployment dropped a little over the month of August, going from 8.9 percent in July to 8.6 percent. The most recent figures from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security show that 5,180 people were employed in August with 490 out of work as compared to 510 in July.…

Kindergartners Praised For Responsible Soap Use By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – Kindergarten students at Davidson Elementary School have been recognized for their responsible use of soap. Superintendent Kim Chrestman told school board trustees at their meeting last week that soap is back in the student restrooms this year and praised the kindergarten kids…

Herald Seeks Vet Memorabilia By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – They have been called the greatest generation; the men and women who grew up during the hard times of the Great Depression and who went on to fight World War II. That’s why the North Mississippi Herald will recognize the contributions of the veterans…

    Athletes from Water Valley High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FAC) carried the cross from the Calhoun County line on Hwy. 330 to the Coffeeville Courthouse Monday evening. The project, Mississippi Glowing For Christ, is a joint effort between Mission Mississippi and FCA to carry the cross on an 82-day journey across all 82…

These folks from the Coffeeville Chamber of Commerce want you to join them this Saturday for the North Mississippi Wildlife Exhibit/Show. All decked out for the event are (front row, from left) Mark Martin, Tyler Wortham, Mack Dudley, Charles Jones, Pat Rodrique, Mike Worsham, Dixie Fernandez, Earlene Townes, Libby Griffin, Deborah Bourn, Beverly Freer, (back…