By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – The high school band has a new director who wants to bring the band back to its former glory. Incoming Director Keith Morgan told band boosters, band members and supporters that with their help, “we’re going to bring back the good ol’ days.” Morgan said he well remembered the…

WATER VALLEY – Police report a relatively quiet holiday weekend in the City as most citizens quietly observed Memorial Day. Sgt. A. J. Hernandez reported the following law enforcement activity in Water Valley since May 23: • Made four arrests for driving with a suspended license; • Made two arrests for disturbing the peace; •…

Now is the time to register for the Water Valley Arts Council’s second annual Summer Art Camp for Kids, a week-long camp to be held in Water Valley July 11 – 15. Local professional artists and performers will help your child create exciting projects with clay, acrylic paint, and textiles. Plus they’ll present an introduction…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – Yalobusha County’s unemployment rate is still falling, going down almost a full percentage point from March to April. There were 640 people unemployed last month for a 10.6 percent rate as opposed to 690 people in March when the rate was 11.5 percent, according to the latest figures from…

JACKSON – Memorial weekend marks the traditional start of summer for most Mississippians. While some areas of the State are still flooded and closed to recreational boating many waterways are open and will be crowded this holiday weekend. Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) wants your weekend to be enjoyable and safe. MDWFP North Region…

The 5th annual Water Valley Farmers Market opens this Saturday under the big Magnolia in Railroad Park. Hours are 8 to 11 a.m.

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – When the Class of 2011 walks into the Tad Smith Coliseum for the 89th Commencement Thursday night, they will be the largest group to graduates in recent memory. About 75 will receive diplomas during the ceremony that will begin promptly at 7 p.m., according to Dr. Glenn Kitchen, Principal…

  The final day lunches will be served in the Water Valley School District cafeterias will be Monday, May 30. The menus for both the elementary and the high school will be the same:   Monday: Sack Lunch #1, Hamburger, Hot Dog, Turkey and Cheese, Corn Dog or Cheeseburger, Fresh Fruit, Apple, Carrot Sticks with…

By David HowellEditor COFFEEVILLE – In an apparent feud between neighbors on County Road 605, Yalobusha resident Terry Heskett requested help from county officials on 18-wheelers driving on the county road and causing damage.     “Mr. Suggs knows, we can’t keep our roads up in a residential sections when tractor and trailer trucks come in…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – School District Trustees have agreed to begin the redistricting process in response to population changes determined by the 2010 census. Department of Justice voting rules require that districts within the school district maintain populations that don’t exceed 10 percent deviation. The board voted to work with the John C.…