By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – Mississippi schools may face more lawsuits in the future from groups like the American Civil Liberties Union. That is just one of several issues facing state educators Superintendent Kim Chrestman told school board trustees at their Feb. 4 meeting. Chrestman used a PowerPoint presentation called “Education in Mississippi”…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – The cost for garbage pickup is going up a buck in the county in April–from $12 to $13. The increase comes after supervisors awarded a three year-contract for curbside garbage pickup to Waste Management.     The change takes place April 1 and ends a dozen-year relationship with the…

The Junior Auxiliary of Water Valley will be hosting a Masquerade Ball (no costume needed) on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. in the historic Hendricks Machine Shop building located on South Main Street.  This event is a fundraiser intended to help support the programs of the nonprofit organization. Guests will enjoy a silent auction…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – A small but enthusiastic group of citizens met Monday night in the Community Room at Mechanics Bank to share their concerns for the community. Although the entire crowd numbered less than a dozen, organizer Levert Hawkins said he was pleased with the discussion even if the turnout was…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – About 30 managers from Mississippi Main Street Association northern district communities will be in town March 26 for a regional meeting. Mickey Howley, manager of the Water Valley Main Street Association, told city aldermen that the northern district represents 30 of the 51 MMSA towns in the state.…

Staff Report WATER VALLEY – Wednesday, February 6, was a historic day for Water Valley High School and its football program. Seven Blue Devil football players signed National Letters of Intent (NLI) with two universities and three community colleges to further their education and playing careers.     Taylor Edwards (Troy University), Devin Fleming (Alcorn State…

A one-vehicle crash on County Road 211 west of Coffeeville near the intersection of County Road 168 injured the female driver. The SUV was headed westbound when it left the road on the north side. The driver appeared to have steered back onto the road causing her to lose control and crash on the south…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Supervisors approved a contract that will be included in a request for proposals (RFP) that will be sent to architects across the state for the design and construction oversight of a new county jail. The RFP details the county’s expectations for the project.     The RFP will be…

Suspects Linked To Dollar General Burglaries Three men arrested in Yalobusha County last week were picked up by the Rankin County sheriff’s department after being linked to three burglaries of Dollar General Stores in Mississippi. Aaron Harris, Derrick Francis and James Washington were arrested January 29 and charged with possession of burglary tools following a…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – There’s a lot of things happening in the city, according to Mayor Larry Hart and much of it is being done without additional cost to the tax payers. “We’ve been able to get a lot of money into our community and that’s what makes things happen,” Hart said…