By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – Yalobusha County’s population has dropped by 373 people since 2000, according to just-released data from the 2010 Census. There were 12,678 people in the county in 2010 compared to 13,051 in 2000. Last Thursday the U.S. Census Bureau released detailed 2010 population totals and demographic characteristics to state leaders…

Compassion Food Ministry is postponing its distribution day for Thursday, Feb. 10, until next Thursday, February 17.  The Ministry will also have a second distribution on February 24, according to Rev. Keith Davis.

WATER VALLEY – Ice skates are needed by Water Valley High School Drama Club members. No, they aren’t expecting a big freeze, said Drama Club Sponsor Debra Anderson. The skates, one man’s pair and one lady’s pair, are needed for the upcoming production of “Almost, Maine.” The play by John Cariani is not a farce…

Lunch menus for schools in the Water Valley School District for the week of February 14 through the 18, will be as follows: Davidson Elementary     Monday: Cheeseburger, Chef Salad, Oven Fries, Baked Beans, Confetti Coleslaw, Chilled Peach Slices, Sugar Cookies, Variety of Milks;     Tuesday: Fish Nuggets, Chef Salad, Confetti Coleslaw, Macaroni and Cheese,…

    The twenty-ninth annual Watermelon Pageant will be held Saturday, March 26, 2011, in the Water Valley Civic Auditorium. The pageant, sponsored by the Junior Auxilary of Water Valley, will begin at 6 p.m.     Contestants must be residents of Yalobusha County, or live in Water Valley. Contestants will be judged solely on stage personality.…

WATER VALLEY – A high-speed chase that began in the city and ended in Lafayette County has resulted in a local man facing several felony charges. The chase began around 9:15 Thursday, Feb. 3, when George Givens, 34, of Water Valley failed to stop for police after a domestic incident. Givens’ route took him from…

COFFEEVILLE – Aldermen voted to purchase a new police vehicle during their regular January monthly meeting. The unanimous vote came after an appearance before the board by Coffeeville Police Chief Mark Martin. The chief requested that Aldermen consider purchasing a new vehicle; paying officers for vacation time; hiring a new full-time police officer; paying officers…

By David HowellEditor     This week has brought two more candidates qualifying to run in county elections this year.     Columbus Buford, Jr. and William Beard Sr. qualified to run for sheriff, both as Democrats. This pushes the field of candidates to five for sheriff, with incumbent Lance Humphreys, Jamie Caldwell and Luther Folson also…

Water Valley School Buses 22 and 26 will run late Tuesday, Feb. 8, according to Superintendent Dr. Deborah Moran. She told School Board members at their meeting Monday night that four buses had broken down Monday causing some routes to have to wait for an available bus.

We have received unofficial word that schools in Water Valley are closed today, Friday.