View the video on YouTube. By David HowellEditor COFFEEVILLE – A 17 year old Coffeeville resident has been arrested for allegedly killing his 19 year-old girlfriend last Thursday. Reginald Martin was charged by the Yalobusha County Sheriff’s Department after he allegedly shot Monica Sayles following an argument. The incident occurred at Martin’s family residence…
By David HowellEditor WATER VALLEY – Two political newcomers have joined the list of candidates qualifying for county positions in Yalobusha. Marvin Horton has qualified for District 1 Constable. He is the first candidate to qualify for this position. The incumbent for this office, Charles Calder, passed away last Tuesday, Jan. 4. He will…
By Jack GurnerReporter EPHRATA, Wash. – A former Water Valley resident made international headlines when he won half of the second-largest lottery jackpot in history. Jim McCullar, a 1960 graduate of Water Valley High School, bought one of two winning tickets in the $380 million Mega Millions lottery in Washington state. McCullar and his wife,…
By David HowellEditor COFFEEVILLE – An application for a county permit to sell beer submitted by the operators of a recreation center located at the old Yalobusha Academy on County Road 436 was denied by supervisors after the applicants did not have the accompanying state permit. Club owners Donald and Tyrone Hayes submitted the…
By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – Joe Newman, “hands-on” manager of the City Electric Department, is retiring Aug. 1 after 25 years of service to the community. Newman submitted his retirement letter Tuesday morning, Jan. 4. It was presented to Aldermen by Mayor Larry Hart that evening at their regular monthly Board meeting. The effective…
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UPDATE! – Davidson Elementary and Water Valley High School will be back in session Wednesday.
The WVMSA planning meeting for the 2011 Program of Work has been postponed to Jan. 18 at 6:30 due to icy conditions on Jan. 11. The meeting is open to the public, and all who wish to have a say in this year’s activities and events are invited come, according to Mickey Howley. “See you…
Although the snow and ice is expected to linger through Tuesday, a special election for Northern District Transportation Commissioner will be held as scheduled. “After consulting with the Secretary of State and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, the Jan. 11, 2011, special election will go forward for the Northern District Transportation Commissioner,”reported Governor…
Kary Bridges has accepted the position of Head Baseball Coach at Water Valley High School, Superintendent Dr. Deborah Moran announced Thursday. Moran added that Coach Bridges, a Mississippi native, graduated from Oak Grove High School in Hattiesburg as All State in baseball. He played baseball at Ole Miss and graduated All-SEC and Academic All-American. Bridges brings 10…
Is there a hearing for Billy Brooks concerning Ashley Henley’s death?
Can any one give me the phone number to call for the law suit against Coltec for the TCE.