By David HowellEditor WATER VALLEY – With less than two weeks remaining before the August Primary candidates, voters and elections officials are busy gearing up for the big day.     Yalobusha County Circuit Clerk Daryl Burney would like to remind voters that both courthouses will be open the next two Saturdays, July 23 and July…

Staff Report WATER VALLEY – The weather turned a little cooler heading into last Saturday night’s Rally in the Valley, but the politicking was hot as the August primary fast approaches.     The rally was the third in the county, but the first in Water Valley and several different candidates, including four battling for the…

   The Tri-Lakes Fairgrounds Association will host the anticipated political rally on Saturday, July 16.     Local and state candidates have been invited to the event, which will be held at the gazebo in City Park on North Main Street in Water Valley. Be sure and bring your lawn chair as the action starts at…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – Three men face multiple counts of malicious mischief in a series of mailbox bashing incidents that began in mid-June. One man is currently being held in the Yalobusha County Jail and two others are expected to turn themselves in this week, according to Sheriff Lance Humphreys. The men, all…

Staff Report COFFEEVILLE – Yalobusha candidates were back at it last Saturday, as political hopefuls lined up to speak at a political rally sponsored by the Coffeeville Saddle Club and Yalobusha 4-H Club.     Despite the hot weather, many candidates turned out including three running for District Two Justice Court Judge.     Water Valley attorney…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – Police are continuing their investigation into a melee that occurred Sunday night in the WVPD parking lot that is apparently part of an ongoing dispute between two groups of local youths and some adults. The incident began around 8:45 after several people came to the Police station to report…

By David HowellEditor COFFEEVILLE – A complaint about a vicious dog in the county prompted Yalobusha supervisors to instruct  Board Attorney John Crow to research options for a vicious dog ordinance in the county.     Reading from a prepared statement, Judy Perkins told county officials that a neighbor’s pit bull dogs have caused fear for…

The second annual Summer Art Camp began Monday for youngsters 5 through 12. The week-long event is sponsored by the Water Valley Arts Council. Local professional artists and performers will help youngsters create projects with clay, acrylic paint, and textiles. Plus they’ll present the students with an introduction to music and the performing arts.

NOTICE TO CITIZENS OF WATER VALLEY It’s Watermelon Carnival Clean-Up Time in the Valley. The Street Department asks that you help us clean up our City for the Watermelon Carnival Celebration. LET’S GET AN EARLY START so that our street crews can get your debris picked up in a timely fashion. Please bag the small…

Yalobusha General Hospital To Hold Community Blood Drive “It’s summertime and the living is easy,” or so the song goes. But many Mississippians are in a battle for their lives. Traumatic injuries from boating, jet-ski and off-road vehicle accidents are on the rise as outdoor recreation increases. Even regular traffic accidents escalate with more holiday…