The lake bottom at area lakes has been a popular  destination as hundreds of ATV riders enjoy the spring weather and mud flats each weekend. At Enid Lake, these riders navigate through fish mats as a line of vehicles can be seen in the background.     The vehicles are parked on the north side…

    Grand juries in the First and Second Judicial Districts returned 75 true bills.     During a one-day session in the First Judicial District on Feb. 15, a grand jury examined 34 witnesses and returned 29 true bills.     The list includes five counts for possession of a controlled substance, four counts of possession of…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Polls open next Tuesday at 7 a.m. across the state for the March Primary election.     In the Primary Election, voters chose either a Republican or Democrat ballot as they nominate their party’s representative for the November General Election.     Voters on the Republican ticket could have an…

By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – Vehicles – buying, selling and swapping – was a recurring topic at the supervisors’ “first Monday” meeting.     Topping off the vehicle activity was an announcement by District 3 Supervisor Lee McMinn that he would sell his county pickup.     “I have decided with all the needs I have…

By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – The consolidation of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Coffeeville with the Grenada office is a step closer after Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack informed Congress that he plans to approve consolidation of 131 FSA offices with other USDA service centers.     In January, USDA announced the Coffeeville office was…

Police Seek Tips In Robbery By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – Police are seeking help to identify two suspects involved in the robbery of the Tobacco World store at 335 South Main Street. The pair entered the store at approximately 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, and took an undetermined amount of cash from the…

A bike safety program was held at the Davidson Elementary School Feb. 23. The youngsters were given free helmets in an effort to decrease traumatic brain injuries. View the video at YouTube.

Staff Report WATER VALLEY –  A group of cyclist will launch a weeklong, 400-mile ride down the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway from March 9 -17.     The ride is part of the Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure (FCBA) and on March 15 the group will stop in Water Valley to rehab three homes. The work will…

By Jack Gurner Reporter COFFEEVILLE – Majorie Clay has been reading about the Galapagos Islands for years. Recently she decided to go see and take pictures of the famous islands for herself. The resulting photographs make up a 16-print show currently on view in the lobby of the Renasant Bank on Central Street in Water…

Grandpa Pete Vaughn shared lunch and some quiet contemplation with grandsons Rye Hargett (7, left) and Haze Hargett (4) Monday noon in City Park. The duo finished their food and spend some time riding their bikes around the park’s sidewalks. There was even a hint of green in the grass in some areas. – Photo…