By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – A child was bitten on the face by a dog last Wednesday morning on Central Street. The incident occurred about 7:20 a.m. near the Shaw Street intersection while the youngster was waiting for the school bus. Police Chief Mike King said that the child had apparently beckoned the…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – Planning commissioners corrected the zoning map and heard concerns about a proposed cell tower at their meeting Monday night. Rodney Johnson appeared before the commissioners requesting that his property on Hwy. 7 north be rezoned from highway commercial to residential. Johnson said that he purchased a little over…

By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – One person was  arrested and several pounds of marijuana were seized Saturday following a six-week investigation into narcotics being shipped into the county.     Sheriff Lance Humphreys and deputies made the arrest Saturday around 3 p.m. on Okahoma Street in Coffeeville. The hispanic was arrested and charged with simple…

Saturday night’s Junior Auxiliary Masquerade Ball raised about $6000 for the local charitable organization.

Superintendent’s Report Feb. 18, 2013 By Kim Chrestman Water Valley School District would like to “Thank” the anonymous sponsors of “Steak Lunch” Friday, February 15 at the Water Valley High School.  A special “Thank You” also goes to the Cafeteria staff and Les Gilley (cook) who assisted with many of the preparations for the meal. …

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – Four years ago there were two candidates for mayor, three candidates in the ward three alderman’s race and two in the ward one alderman’s race. This year only the six incumbents have indicated a desire to run and only five of the six have qualified. Larry Bell has…

In a scene repeated in most all of Water Valley’s flower and gift shops, Michael Redwine arranges flowers late into the evening Wednesday at Doris Flowers and Gifts. How much does the day cost the average romantic? $130.97: Dollars spent on average by a person celebrating Valentine’s Day. $175.61: Dollars spent on average by men…

By Ethel Morgan WATER VALLEY – Cancer ultimately touches everyone, and not just the person diagnosed. It impacts everyone around them – family, friends, co-workers, and caregivers are all affected when a patient hears the dreaded words, “You have cancer.” That’s why the American Cancer society strives to assist those fighting the disease from all…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Everybody has heard of chain mail, but how about chain packages. Well maybe not exactly a chain, but Water Valley residents Jerry and Doni Burt certainly received a series of packages in some type of scam. Apparently the unknown scammer purchased more than a dozen items off eBay,…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – A Canton man was granted a permit to sell hot beer at a county-line convenience store. Supervisors approved the beer permit for Ahmed N. Omar, after he told county officials he was working to open the store on Feb. 15.     The permit for operation at Double L…