By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – It’s that time of year again. For the 49th time in the city’s history, the watermelon will be celebrated this weekend. Thousands will gather at City Park and all around town to participate in activities that range from a walk/run to class reunions, all set to a musical…
By Jack Gurner Herald Contributor WATER VALLEY – The Casey Jones Railroad Museum will have extended hours during Watermelon Carnival. The museum, located in the old depot on Main Street, will be open Friday from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., according to Curtis Berry, the new curator.…
By Linda White Publicity Chairman WV Chamber A new event has been added to the carnival schedule this year… an antique car parade! The parade will be held as part of the annual car show that has been a much anticipated event for well over 25 years and the new parade is intended to complement…
Time is running out to purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win four fabulous prizes in the Water Valley Rotary Club Watermelon Carnival Raffle. The prizes include: first place – 65” curved TV; second place – Apple watch; third place – McCarty pottery; and fourth place – $100 gasoline certificate. Tickets are available…
By Lucia Holloway Herald Contributor One weak-stemmed zinnia, blooming on a sandy clay hill above Davidson Elementary School, awed the observing students and spelled failure to their mentor, Alexe van Beuren. Initially, the spot was tilled, composted and pumpkin seed cultivated and watered by carrying it from a truck in five-gallon buckets. “Squash bugs attacked…
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Public participation increased in the second of three public meetings scheduled this month for input on a proposed county plan to help guide future conservation and development in the county. Over 30 people attended the 90-minute meeting last Thursday at the Water Valley courthouse. The first meeting was…
By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – The new president of Northwest Mississippi Community College provided an overview of educational services provided in the school’s 11-county district including Yalobusha County during an introductory meeting Monday with supervisors. Dr. Michael J. Heindl, the ninth president in the 103-year history of Northwest, assumed duties on July 1 following…
Is there a hearing for Billy Brooks concerning Ashley Henley’s death?
Can any one give me the phone number to call for the law suit against Coltec for the TCE.