Area Breaking News

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…

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…

52 Grads Will Receive Diplomas

By Editor | May 16, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY– Fifty-two seniors are expected to don the blue cap and gown and walk across the stage at the Blue Devil high school football field Friday night. Graduation activities will begin promptly at 7 p.m. The stage will be placed on the 50 yard-line and seniors will enter the field…

Second Base Camp Class Graduates

By Editor | May 16, 2018 |

WATER VALLEY – Nine students graduated from Base Camp Coding Academy during a commencement held Saturday afternoon. The Class of 2018 is the second group to graduate from the year-long program designed to train students to be software developments in one year. The students averaged two jobs offers each. The graduates and their future employers…

Former Water Valley Teachers Sentenced To Drug Court

By Editor | May 16, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor BATESVILLE – Two former Water Valley teachers were sentenced in Circuit Court in Batesville last week after pleading guilty to directing or causing a person under the age of 17 to commit a felony. In the plea agreement, Jill Todd and Alana Harris were each sentenced to drug court and will…

June 1 Block Party Celebrates Main Street’s 200 Block Comeback

By Editor | May 16, 2018 |

The 200 Block of Main Street welcomes everyone to attend their Block Party, celebrating their facade renovations on June 1. There will be an open house to celebrate the fulfillment of facade grants and renovations. The party begins at 4 p.m. on Friday, with musical performances starting at 5 p.m. in the Pocket Park. Local…

Youth Fishing Rodeo At Enid Is Saturday

By Editor | May 16, 2018 |

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks will host the 2018 Youth Fishing Rodeo at the North Mississippi Fish Hatchery at Enid Lake. Registration starts at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 19. The event is free for children, age 15 and under. Young anglers should bring their own fishing equipment and bait along with…

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…