By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – After initially taking steps to hire an architect for the jail during the “first Monday” supervisors meeting, supervisors opted to withdraw from the contract within hours after the meeting and take additional steps before hiring an architect.     In a 4-0 vote Monday, supervisors hired architect G.G. Ferguson…

By Jack Gurner Report WATER VALLEY – A few simple precautions can help cut down on break-ins in Yalobusha County during the upcoming holiday season. Sheriff Lance Humphreys said that burglaries increase during the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day when homeowners are away visiting friends and families and criminals are looking for items…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – Unemployment went down about half a percentage point over the month of October for Yalobusha County. The latest figures from the Mississippi Department of Employment Services show 8.8 percent unemployment for the county in October, down from September’s 9.4 percent. The MDES estimates that 5550 people were employed…

A portion of County Road 212 will be closed for several months after the county awarded bids to J.J. Ferguson to replace a box culvert and bridge. The bridges are located just north of the intersection of County Road 95 and 212. Supervisor Amos Sims thanked everyone for their patience as the work gets underway…

Staff Report WATER VALLEY – Sheriff Lance Humphreys reported minimal activity over the holiday week.     Reports logged in the department’s computer system by Monday include:     • A traffic accident on County Road 53 on Nov. 24. The driver ran into a ditch.     • An arrest for DUI first offense and possession of…

By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – The county’s curbside garbage pickup service will go out for bids early next year.     The current provider, Resourceful Environmen-tal Services (R.E.S.), was awarded the bid for weekly garbage pickup in the county in 2002. The original three-year contract has been extended three times and cannot be renewed again.…

Compassion Ministries volunteers served the Thanksgiving meal last Thursday morning at First Baptist Church • Cotton Candy Kids Daycare held their annual parade

Clements Will Lead Parade On Saturday Staff Report WATER VALLEY –  Travis and Jeannie Clement have been selected as Grand Marshals of the 2012 Water Valley Christmas Parade.     The Clements are no strangers to Water Valley. They worked for many years at Holley Auto-motive (now BorgWarner). Through the years, they have been members of…

ORDINANCE OF YALOBUSHA COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI REGULATING OWNERSHIP OF DANGEROUS AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOGS     WHEREAS, Yalobusha County, Mississippi (County), has undertaken to establish this Ordinance to protect and promote the public health and safety of its citizens  from dogs classified as dangerous and potentially dangerous; and,     WHEREAS, dangerous dogs and potentially dangerous dogs have…

Blue Devils Host Valley Classic This Weekend Staff Report WATER VALLEY – Varsity Basketball begins this weekend with the Valley Classic at the WVHS gym, according to Superintendent Kim Chrestman. “Games are scheduled for each night, Thursday through Saturday, with North Panola and Coffeeville joining our Blue Devils for the opening weekend of Blue Devil…