By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – A project to build a privately owned hanger at the municipal airport died after a motion to lease the land failed to receive a second at the December city board meeting. Bill McGregor, owner of McGregor Industrial Steel Fabrication, Inc., appeared before the board Tuesday, Dec. 6, to…

Staff Report WATER VALLEY – After paying in to the state retirement system for more than three decades, Water Valley attorney John Crow announced he would retire at the end of the year, both as the county’s board attorney and Water Valley’s city attorney. But both entities can continue to utilize his services by employing…

County firefighters were called out Sunday at 3:07 p.m. for a shed fire on County Road 223. A pumper from the Pine Valley Volunteer Fire Department, the County One truck and firefighters from around the county responded. The building was already well involved when they arrived and a nearby structure was in danger. The blaze…

The annual Mechanics Bank Christmas open house is always a treat, but a visit by Santa really pepped things up. The jolly ol’ elf visited with a bank load of kids Friday afternoon. Several daycare groups came in to visit such as the Town Creek Learning Center group, who also shared several songs. So did…

Water Valley     Police arrested Arnold Wayne Folson, 40, of Water Valley and charged him with felony shoplifting. The incident that led to the arrest occurred Saturday around 5:30 p.m. at Freds on Duncan Street, according to Sgt. A. J. Hernandez. Police are also investigating an attempted burglary at Rasputan’s on Central Street that was…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – The city’s cable television provider has informed consumers and city officials it will increase rates in January. Mayor Larry Hart told aldermen at the December board meeting that MetroCast subscribers and the city had received a letter outlining the cable system’s new rates. City Clerk Vivian Snider read…

The jolly ol’ elf shared a knowing glance as he visited with a bank load of kids Friday afternoon at the Mechanics Bank Christmas Open House. Several daycare groups came in to visit such as the Town Creek Learning Center group (above), who also shared several songs. So did the Cotton Candy Kids and also…

The National Weather Service predicted freezing fog for the area overnight. Just before 10 p.m. Wednesday, an eerie mist settled in that played tricks on the eyes and even the ears and made for an interesting evening walk.  

Officials Make Information About School Closings Available By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – With winter just around the corner, school officials want students, teachers and parents to know where to find information about weather related school closings. At the school board meeting Monday during his report, Superintendent Kim Chrestman said, “In the event of…