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Two Candidates Qualify For School Slot

By Editor | August 22, 2012 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Two people have qualified for District One in the Water Valley School District.     Chris Terry and Bryan Gilley have each qualified in the non-partisan race, according to Circuit Clerk Daryl Burney. The qualifying period opened August 7 and extends through September 7.     Dr. Steve Edwards currently…

Paris Exploration Recorded In Photographs

By Editor | August 22, 2012 |

Staff Report WATER VALLEY – A two-week exploration of Paris resulted in a series of photographs that are the latest installment of a rotating show sponsored by Renasant Bank and the Water Valley Arts Council. This show is the work of local photographer Leigh Rounsaville and is a selection of photographs from her time abroad.…

Blue Devils Defeat Independence

By Editor | August 19, 2012 |

Water Valley 41, Independence 0> pics on the Sports page.

Water Valley Band To Perform

By Editor | August 17, 2012 |

WATER VALLEY – The 36 members of the Water Valley Band will be on the field tonight and every Friday night during football season, vows Band Director Keith Morgan. Morgan and the band were practicing yesterday afternoon, but had to cut the session short because of storm clouds that rumbled their way. “We do have…

Benefit Fund Started For Walt Story

By Editor | August 15, 2012 |

Friends of Walt Story, an EMS driver and one of Yalobusha County’s long-time volunteer emergency responders, have started a benefit fund at Mechanics Bank to help with his expenses. Walt was recently diagnosed with adenocarcinoma, a form of lung cancer. Anyone who would like to help can make a donation at Mechanics Bank to the…

Davidson Accentuates Positive Behavior In Rally

By Editor | August 15, 2012 |

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – Accentuating the positive and eliminating the negative with a little bit of soulful R-E-S-P-E-C-T thrown in was the theme of a PBIS pep rally at Davidson Elementary School Friday. PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Intervention and Support, a new program at DES that will focus on the 80…

No Tax Hike In Proposed 2012 City Budget

By Editor | August 15, 2012 |

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – Once again, the proposed city budget for the upcoming fiscal year is going to be basically a repeat of the past year’s. That’s what Mayor Larry Hart told aldermen at their regular August meeting. “This year’s budget performed well,” he said. “Our income held strong.” The mayor said…

Charges Coming In Car Thefts

By Editor | August 15, 2012 |

By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – Two Jackson men are behind bars after allegedly going on a crime spree in the early morning hours Monday.     Demarco Sloan and David Black, both of the Jackson area, are facing charges in connection with the theft of two cars in Coffeeville, according to Sheriff Lance Humphreys. The…

Ordinance Prohibits Bars In The County

By Editor | August 15, 2012 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – The 2007 beer ordinance adopted by the county carefully regulates the sale of cold beer for on-premises consumption. Board Attorney John Crow spelled out provisions of the ordinance at last Friday’s meeting during the discussion with brothers Tyrone Hayes and Donald Hayes. (See related story, above.)     The…

Past Problems Prompt Denial Of Beer Permit

By Editor | August 15, 2012 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – A request for a county beer permit for Hayes Recreation was denied last Friday after supervisors expressed concern over past problems with the business.     The denial followed a lengthy discussion at the recessed meeting, with Board Attorney John Crow reviewing the application submitted by brothers Tyrone Hayes…

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  1. Cynthia Smith on March 29, 2023 at 9:53 am

    Is there a hearing for Billy Brooks concerning Ashley Henley’s death?

    • Margaret Tapper on June 11, 2024 at 12:08 pm

      Can any one give me the phone number to call for the law suit against Coltec for the TCE.

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