By David Howell STE.  GENEVIEVE, Mo. –A Water Valley man is getting a free ride from Missouri back home–courtesy of the Yalobusha County Sheriff’s Department.     Michael Ray Carothers was stopped by authorities in Ste. Genevieve, Mo. and detained after the sheriff’s department entered his name in the NCIC (National Crime Information Center) back in…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Supervisors spent much of the “first Monday” meeting trimming budget requests from department heads as work got underway for the 2013-14 fiscal year budget.     The goal identified in the August 5 meeting was simple–keep expenses in the coming fiscal year (2013-14) comparable to the current year because…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – Administrative changes for the upcoming school year were announced Monday night at the August meeting of the district trustees. Superintendent Kim Chrestman said that Dr. Carol Gary will be the new Principal at Davidson Elementary School. Gary served as Alternative Director for the 2012-2013 school year. She will…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – The chugs, whistles and ringing bells that were once part of everyday life will again fill the air more than 30 years since the last train passed through town. The sounds of railroading are part of the art installation, “Waiting,” by Brooklyn, New York artist Andrea Ray that…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY–The temperature was down and the participation was up in Water Valley’s 44th Annual Watermelon Carnival last weekend.     In fact, Chamber President Tyler Hill reported several folks commented that it was the largest crowd in recent years.     The chamber registered 138 arts and crafts venders in the park,…

By David Howell Editor A Water Valley man was killed last Thursday morning in a one-vehicle accident on Hwy. 32, east of town. Quaterius Jones, 20, was killed according to Yalobusha Coroner Ronnie Stark. He lived on Lafayette Street.     Sheriff Lance Hum-phreys reported that the 911 call came in around 6:30 a.m. While the…

Staff Report WATER VALLEY– Voters in Ward 2 in Water Valley will return to the polls Tuesday to elect an alderman in a special election.     Fred White and Kathleen Hawkins are competing for the job after the winner of the May primary election resigned, setting up the special election.     Kathleen’s husband, Ray Hawkins…

    Sheriff Lance Humphreys warned that multiple Yalobusha County residents have received phone calls from someone impersonating a law enforcement officer wanting money for “unpaid” fines.     The calls started Monday morning and Humphreys said the scammers are likely concentrating on the area.     In the first report received Monday, Humphreys said the scammer impersonated…

It’s Registration Time At Davidson Elementary   Davidson Elementary School administration and counseling office encourages parents to register students for the 2013-2014 school year. Registration packets are available in the school office. In order to complete registration, parents will need to complete the following:   Returning students (1st-6th grades): Emer-gency Card; Nurse Form, Asthma Form…