Area Breaking News

Addition At Hospital Could Get Going

By Editor | May 23, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – The long-planned expansion at Yalobusha General Hospital for a second floor addition that will create space for a geropsych and chemical dependency unit appears to be moving forward after being stymied by environmental concerns for months. Speaking at a recessed Board of Supervisor meeting on May 9, Board…

Varner Printing Receives Chamber’s Business Award

By Editor | May 23, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Varner Printing & Office Supply has been selected by the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce as the recipient of the Business Spotlight Award. On Wednesday, May 16, the chamber presented a certificate to the Varner family, an honor that also marks two decades of serving the community’s…

City’s Fire Rating Improves

By Editor | May 23, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Effective May 9, the Mississippi State Rating Bureau has lowered the classification for the City of Water Valley from Seventh Class to Sixth Class, which will save some homeowners and businesses money on insurance. The change comes after a recent survey and grading of the City of Water…

Memorial Day Service Is Monday

By Editor | May 23, 2018 |

A Memorial Day Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 28, at VFW Post 4100, located at 11535 Highway 315, west of Water Valley. Speakers include state representative Tommy Reynolds and Water Valley Mayor Donald Gray. Everyone is invited to come out and honor these veterans. Sandwiches and chips will be served afterwards.

Veterans Honored On Armed Forces Day

By Editor | May 23, 2018 |

By Julia Thompson Special To The Herald WATER VALLEY – There was a capacity gathering at the Railroad Park Museum on Armed Forces Day, May 19, to honor veterans who have served in all branches of the armed forces. The veterans and their guests were treated to a barbecue banquet with all the trimmings, prepared…

Entry Road Off I-55 At Enid Lake Is Closed

By Editor | May 16, 2018 |

As a precautionary measure, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is closing the Enid Lake access bridge on County Road 36 adjacent to the visitor center and fish hatchery off Interstate 55. The bridge is closed until further notice. All Enid Lake boat ramps and camp grounds are open. Motorists visiting Enid Lake should be…

Yalobusha Patriots Will Treat Local Vets On Armed Forces Day

By Editor | May 16, 2018 |

To show appreciation to veterans who have served in the armed forces of our country, the Yalobusha Patriots, a non-profit patriotic organization in Yalobusha County, will honor all veterans and their spouses or a friend with a delicious buffet at the Lion’s Club Railroad Park Museum Building on Armed Forces Day on May 19 from…

Pepper Promotes Jobs Of The Future

By Editor | May 16, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – An unusual visitor stopped by Davidson Elementary School to visit with students Tuesday. Pepper, a four-foot tall humanoid robot, interacted with students as part of the C Spire Tech Movement initiative to help inspire and educate students on the tremendous need and opportunity in the area of computer…

Supervisors Reinstate Stay On Permits For Developers

By Editor | May 16, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – Supervisors reinstated a stay on the issuance of building permits for construction of multi-family developments or subdivisions in unincorporated areas of the county during a special-called board meeting last Friday. The 180-day stay was approved to ensure new development will meet the guidelines of new land development standards in…

Barnes Hired As DES Principal

By Editor | May 16, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – The Water Valley School Board hired Davidson Elementary School (DES) assistant principal Valeree Ellis-Barnes as the new DES principal. Barnes will replace Ezzard Beane, who will return to the Grenada School District as an assistant administrator in July after working a year at DES. Beane, who lives in…