Johnny Lee Holcomb of Oakland has been charged with burglary and possession of burglary tools after being arrested Friday, according to Sheriff Lance Humphreys. Holcomb was inside a residence in the 15000 block of Hwy. 32 West about three miles west of Water Valley when the homeowner returned Friday around 3:30 p.m. He fled westbound…

JACKSON – In response to Executive Order 1053 issued by Gov. Haley Barbour, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is closing all boating activity in counties affected by the recent flooding. These counties include:  Adams, Bolivar, Claiborne, Coahoma, DeSoto, Jefferson, Humphreys, Issaquena, Sharkey, Tunica, Warren, Washington, Wilkinson, and Yazoo. The area can be…

    The Yalobusha County Economic District was founded in late 2007 and is managed by 10 board members appointed by county supervisors and the mayor’s of the county’s three municipalities.         The district employs a director, Bob Tyler, who was appointed in December, 2007. The mission of the Yalobusha County Economic Development District Board…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – The school district will receive about $46,000 less from the state for the upcoming school year in spite of claims of “level funding” from state officials. District trustees were told at their regular first of the month meeting Monday, May 2, that the total amount of money from the…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – Electric bills are going up $1.50 to help defray the cost of installing new smart meters. The additional cost will be added to the $12.25 customer service charge already being assessed to each electric customer, Mayor Larry Hart told Aldermen during their regular first Tuesday meeting May 3. “April…

By David HowellEditor WATER VALLEY – A Lafayette County man charged with armed robbery after robbing a Water Valley bank last October received a 12 year sentence in Circuit Court Monday afternoon.     Circuit Judge Jimmy McClure handed down the sentence to Christopher Cooper, 40, after District Attorney John Champion recommended 12 years in exchange…

By David HowellEditor OAKLAND – Construction is expected to start for a new medical clinic in Oakland by early fall in one of the latest projects underway by Yalobusha General Hospital.     Hospital Administrator Terry Varner met with supervisors during the “first Monday” meeting, providing an update on the hospital’s plans.     Varner said the…

The World’s Largest Crappie Festival kicked off Saturday morning with music on the Main Stage. “It is all about us,” said Main Street Director Mickey Howley, “fish frying and local food, funky and fun music, regional arts and crafts, games for kids and adults, and just a big street party where you meet your friends…

School Releases Lunch Menu For May 12-20     Lunch menus for schools in the Water Valley School District for May 12-20 will be as follows: Davidson Elementary   Thursday, Sack Lunch due to testing: Hamburger, Hot dog, Turkey and Cheese. Corn Dog, Cheeseburger, Fresh Fruit, Apple, Carrot Sticks with Dip, Fruit Juice, Chips, Cookie, Milk;…

 The Water Valley School District Band Boosters are hosting a meet-and-greet with the incoming band director, Keith Morgan, Monday, May 23, at 6 p.m. in the Water Valley Band Hall.   Mr. Morgan will inform all attendees of band related activities and dates and will also answer any questions  attendees may have. This will be…