By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – After dodging law enforcement for several months, Rasheed Money was arrested at a safety checkpoint on Hwy. 7 near Coffeeville for several warrants. Sheriff Lance Humphreys reported Money, 25, was taken into custody on August 11 and was wanted by both the sheriff’s department and Water Valley Police Department…

WATER VALLEY – The cleanup of burned-out, abandoned and dilapidated properties in the City of Water Valley will continue with the demolition of a house at 105 Bell Street after aldermen deemed it to be a threat to the public health, safety and welfare of the community during a hearing held in the August 7…

Sheriff Lance Humphreys received the nod from supervisors to house seven to eight state inmates to boost the sheriff department’s work program that started back in the summer. Speaking in the August 6 supervisor meeting, the sheriff explained that he is currently using inmates housed in the county jail to help with trash pickup and…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Another carnival is in the books and by all accounts it was bigger and better than previous years, a familiar trend that continues to raise the bar for the city’s signature event. “There were more booths, more vendors, more barbecue teams, even the fireworks were longer and better,”…

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…