By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – Work will begin soon on improvements to the City’s electrical infrastructure that will not only improve reliability, but will also help consumers save money. The most noticeable change for consumers will be the installation of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) meters, according to Electric Department Manager Joe Newman. The AMI…

By David HowellEditor WATER VALLEY –  A Mem-phis man who pumped $50 in gas and tried to pay with a stolen check led Yalobusha deputies on a car chase and foot chase that weaved through Water Valley last Wednesday afternoon.     Christopher Woodard, 31, was able to evade capture twice, and led authorities on a…

Water Valley High School hosted a womanless beauty review last Friday. Eight contestants dolled up for the show. The dazzling ladies included Tameric Person (T.T. Person), Miss Pinky (Kyle Tollison), Sha Nay Nay Reubells (Alex Robles), Tomasita Chiquita Consuela Ramierex (Tommy Lipscomb), Fene Tima McBounds (McKendrick Bounds), Barbie Bu’drow (Danny Smith), Delicious Darling (Brian Fries)…

Winter storm stalls donations of all blood types TUPELO — On the heals of an already slow holiday season for blood donations, the snow storm in Tupelo and Mississippi’s northeast region have left United Blood Services’ shelves bare. With schools likely remaining closed through next Tuesday, many blood drives have been cancelled and participation at…

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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…

We hope you enjoyed this look at the weekend snow. Do you have any photos that you would like to submit? Feel free to send one or two to jackgurner@yahoo.com. We’ll upload them to this site.

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,…