Area Breaking News

Tillatoba Business Cited For Alcohol Violations

By Editor | August 1, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor TILLATOBA – A store owner and employee in Tillatoba were ticketed by the Yalobusha County Sheriff’s Department for multiple alcohol-related violations following an undercover operation Friday night and Saturday morning. Sheriff Lance Humphreys reported the operation followed numerous complaints about illegal activity at the Tillatoba Truck Stop and All American Restaurant…

Tickets Are Going Fast For Rotary’s Annual Watermelon Carnival Raffle

By Editor | August 1, 2018 |

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…

Alexe van Beuren Will Be The 11th Recipient Of Community Enrichment Award

By Editor | August 1, 2018 |

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…

Supervisors Field More Input For County Plan

By Editor | July 25, 2018 |

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…

After Busy Summer, Schools Are Ready For The Big Day

By Editor | July 25, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – With the start of school in two weeks, the Water Valley School Board handled final business before the big day in Monday night’s meeting – activity that ranged from mundane revisions to handbooks and policies to pushing back the date of graduation a week to comply with a…

New Northwest President Stresses Growth In Yalobusha

By Editor | July 25, 2018 |

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…

3rd Annual ‘I’m So Water Valley’ Event Is Sept. 22

By Editor | July 25, 2018 |

It’s time again for the I’m So Water Valley event, scheduled Sept. 22, from noon until 11 p.m. at Baker Street Park. Everyone is invited to come out and have fun. Organizers will be selling t-shirts and tickets as the event approaches. Tickets are $5. T-shirts cost $10 for regular adult sizes, and an additional…

Chamber Sponsors Business Decorating Contest

By Editor | July 18, 2018 |

The Water Valley Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a decorating contest for all Water Valley businesses for the 2018 Watermelon Carnival. The grand prize will be $100, the second place winner will receive $75, and the third place winner will be presented $50. Judging will take place between July 25 and July 27, so please…

Your Input Is Vital For County Plan

By Editor | July 18, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Your input at Thursday’s public meeting on a proposed county plan to guide future conservation and development could have a big impact on the future of Yalobusha County. The meeting at 6 p.m. in the courtroom at the Water Valley courthouse is the second of three public meetings…

Cleanup Is Slow In The City

By Editor | July 18, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Local realtor and county supervisor Lee McMinn urged city officials to step up efforts to clean up property in Water Valley during the July 3 city board meeting, marking his third appearance at the city meeting since last October with the same request. Last October McMinn presented pictures…