By David Howell Editor ENID LAKE – After an exhaustive four-day search for a missing man at Enid Lake ended last Tuesday at 4:55 p.m., both Sheriff Lance Humphreys and EMA Director Frank Hyde praised the dedication from search crews, including numerous volunteers from multiple counties in the massive effort. The search started late in…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – After dodging much of the blow from strong storms that caused considerable damage to utility systems in neighboring counties Friday night, a power pole guideline was clipped Saturday night in Water Valley and had the city’s electric department crew working all night and into Sunday.  City Electric Department…

With the first major holiday of summer only a few days past, the recreation season at Enid Lake has already seen its first tragedy in years.  With this unfortunate accident in mind, the Staff at Enid Lake would like to remind all visitors to put safety at the top of your list no matter what…

Yalobusha County Sheriff Lance Humphreys reported the body of a missing man was recovered Tuesday afternoon by divers at 4:55 p.m. The recovery was made on the fourth day of intense search that started late Saturday afternoon after he was reported missing. Humphreys said the body was in 44 feet of water and was picked…

By David Howell Editor OXFORD – A Tallahatchie County man is expected to plead guilty on June 7 in U.S. District Court for an armed robbery at Bancorp South in Oakland last December. Cornelius R. Bradford faces a three count federal indictment, including armed bank robbery, assault and felon in possession of firearm after he…

“On this soil, on these grounds, beneath those fields lies the true source of American greatness, of American glory and of American freedom. As long as we are blessed with patriots such as these, we shall forever remain one people, one family and one nation under God,”          – President Donald Trump…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Officers from multiple law enforcement agencies rounded up five drug suspects in Water Valley and other areas of the county last Thursday morning. The suspects had been indicted by a grand jury in the Second Judicial District in Water Valley earlier in the month.  The suspects ranged in…

A ribbon cutting and open house is scheduled at Valley Steam Works, a new learning center in Water Valley, is scheduled Friday, June 1, with the Chamber of Commerce cutting the ribbon at 2 p.m. The open house runs from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the center, located at 112 South Main Street (old Crawford…

The Gallery in the Green Room at 200 Panola Street in Water Valley is proud to present the work of New Orleans photographer, Kichea Burt. The new display opens Saturday, June 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. and runs to August 4 and will feature Louisiana and Mississippi musicians captured by Burt. Gallerist Pati D’Amico…