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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…

Hot Dogs And Hot Fun Planned Saturday

By Editor | July 18, 2018 |

The Water Valley Main Street Association and The Trusty Diner invite the public to come down to the corner of Panola and Main Street Saturday for fun with giant lawn games and delicious hotdogs. Scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the games include Giant Jenga, Tic Tac Toe, Lawn Twister and Jumbo Checkers. The…

Rotary Club Has Exciting Items For Carnival Raffle

By Editor | July 18, 2018 |

Each year Rotarians try to raffle items during the Watermelon Carnival that appeal to young and old, male & female. This year Rotary is offering the latest in TV technology and what everybody wants in a “COOL” watch. Ladies always love the pottery and who can’t use $100 of gasoline? Therefore, the Rotary Club of…

School Starts In Three Weeks

By Editor | July 18, 2018 |

Only three weeks remain before school starts on Wednesday, August 8, and there is still time to register. Registration at the high school and junior high continues in July from 8:30 to 2 p.m., Monday to Thursday. At Davidson Elementary registration also continues in July during business hours. The final two days for registration before…

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…