By David HowellEditor WATER VALLEY – While many surrounding counties are already well underway in redistricting county beat lines, Yalobusha officials delved into the matter at the “first Monday” meeting in Water Valley.     The topic comes after the 2010 Census figures were released in February and  indicated the population of Yalobusha’s five supervisor districts…

Menus for cafeterias in the Water Valley School System for April 7-April 15 will be: Davidson Elementary   Thursday: Baked Sea-soned Chicken, Chef Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Pineapple Tidbits, Whole Wheat Roll, Strawberry Cake, Milk Varieties;   Friday: Ham and Cheese on bun, Chef Salad, California Veggies, Tossed Salad w/Dressing, Glazed Carrots, Rosey Applesauce,…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – Police investigated the burglary of a commercial building last week, according to Officer A. J. Hernandez. Officers were called Thursday, Mar. 31, at 2:05 p.m. to the Other Other Place on South Main Street to take a report on the incident. Officer Hernandez reported the following additional  law enforcement…

WATER VALLEY – The creature known as the Town Creek Monster has reappeared after not having been seen since the late 1990’s. He was spotted after midnight Friday on Duncan Street rummaging through the garbage behind the new Rounders Pizza, according to a witness who was being driven home by a friend. “He was really…

WATER VALLEY – Lt. Rick McCuan reported the following law enforcement activity in Water Valley during the past week: • Made five arrests for driving under suspension; • Made two arrests for no drivers license; • Made an arrest for possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle and false ID; • Made an arrest for…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – A registered nurse will soon be on duty at the high school after district trustees accepted a school nursing services agreement Monday night from Yalobusha General Hospital. The proposal was first presented to the board at their Feb. 21 meeting by Hospital Administrator Terry Varner. At the time, Varner…

Staff Report ENID LAKE – An original art show, “Outdoor Imagination 2” opens at the North Mississippi Fish Hatchery Education Center at Enid Lake this weekend. The show features the work of young artists from Imagination Station in Water Val-ley. An opening reception from 2 to 4 p. m. Saturday kicks off the event showcasing…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – The school district is projected to have a fund balance of about $1.2 million dollars as of June 30 of this year. That’s well above the seven percent mandated by the state, District Business Manager Randy Goodwin told Trustees at their meeting Monday night. The Department of Education requires…

By David HowellEditor COFFEEVILLE – Do you have plans to build a new home, set up a mobile home, construct a garage or out building, commercial building or add on to your home?     County officials are issuing a reminder: you must obtain a developer’s permit before starting on any of these projects located outside…

Around 24 youngsters from the First Baptist Church Preschool participated in a Trike-A-Thon last Friday raising over $1000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.