By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – Two percent of the people in the United States feed the other 98 percent, State Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith said during a visit here last Wednesday. Hyde-Smith was making a point about the importance of agriculture to the state for an audience of local farmers, businessmen and others gathered…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – For most people entering recovery from drug or alcohol abuse, there are friends and family, a home and maybe even a job for support. Others have hit rock bottom and need a second chance.     Founded in 2007 by Trish and Tony Wiley, Branch of Hope provides just…

By Jack Gurner Reporter VAUGHAN – When the rails are taken up along the old Water Valley District, it will be the final farewell for one stretch of track held sacred by railroad men from all over the world. Grenada Railway LLC has filed notice with the National Surface Transportation Board that they plan to…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Three county races and three statewide ballot initiatives are among races that will appear on the General Election ballot on Nov. 8.     In Yalobusha County, incumbent sheriff Lance Hum-phreys will face independent candidate Russ Smith. Humphreys won a six-way race in the August Primary, securing the Democratic…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – Unemployment dropped 1.6 percent in Yalobusha County from July to August as students left the labor force and returned to school. The unemployment rate For August was 10.6 compared to 12.2 in July. The latest figures from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security show that the number of…

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 State Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture, will be at the Meeting Room of The Mechanics Bank on Wednesday, September 21, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Senator Smith will speak and take questions about the various aspects of agriculture in Mississippi.  “This will not be a political meeting. We are interested in Senator Smith’s…

Jerry “The King” Lawler, professional wrestler and celebrity was in town Friday evening for the opening of a show of his art, “The King’s Pen,” at Yalo Studio. A mixture of art and wrestling affectionados mingled at the Main Street Event. The show runs through October 9.                                                                   – Photo by Jack Gurner See the video…

The Coffeeville Chamber of Commerce is finalizing  details for a fun 177th birthday on Saturday, October 1. Area residents and visitors will enjoy a variety of events at Celebrate Coffeeville 2011 Day, including a car and bike show, a kids play area and entertainment, arts and crafts, class reunion and live entertainment. Arts and crafts…

By David Howell Editor TILLATOBA – A traffic accident in Tillatoba on Sept. 9 remains under investigation while authorities await blood test results from the state crime lab.     Sheriff Lance Humphreys reported there is a strong possibility alcohol was a factor in the two-car collision that sent two people to the hospital. The accident…