By David HowellReporter WATER VALLEY – A $5,000 cash offer for information leading to arrests in any unsolved murder in the county will remain in effect in 2011.     In May the Yalobusha Crime Stoppers publicized the reward for information on any  unsolved murder in the county. The offer also came just two months after…

All City of Water Valley offices and departments will be closed Friday, Dec 31 for the New Year holiday.

Staff Report WATER VALLEY – Yalobusha County’s unemployment rate declined by two-tenths of a percentage point in November. But, in actuality the same number of people were unemployed while the county’s labor force grew by 40. The labor force is defined as the estimated number of people eligible for work or actively looking for work.…

Special To The Herald JACKSON – Legendary high school and college coach Bob Tyler attended a book signing held at Lemuria Books on December 16.  Tyler’s specialty signed copy of Gridiron Glory:  Celebrating OVER 100 Years of Mississippi High School Football can be purchased at Lemuria Books located in Banner Hall in Jackson. A picture…

By David HowellEditor WATER VALLEY – The Yalobusha County Circuit Clerk’s offices will be open on New Year’s day until noon to allow absentee voting for the Jan. 11 special election for the Northern District Transportation Commissioner.     State law requires county courthouses to be open the two Saturdays prior to an election for voters…

By David HowellEditor WATER VALLEY – A contentious county-wide developer’s permit fee set by supervisors was revised  following a 4-0 vote during a recessed meeting held Dec. 14.     The fee was set in November as part of the county’s new flood ordinance and was intended to help county officials track work on any new…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – Christmas in Water Valley is a very special time of the year and the North Mississippi Herald has been a big part of the holidays for over 120 years. The old issues of the Herald are filled with memories that provide a glimpse into our past. Looking back 80…

Water Valley’s downtown has the look of the Christmas season.

Lt. Rick McCuan reported the following law enforcement activity within the Water Valley City limits during the past three weeks: • Made three arrests for driving under suspension; • Made an arrest for DUI, second offense; • Made an arrest for DUI, first offense; • Made an arrest for no drivers license; • Made an…

Libby Kuchta worked for an estimated 18 to 20 hours painting  the nativity scene at the First United Methodist Church.  “It’s the largest painting that I’ve done so far,” she reported, as she and her children, Maggie Kate and Kade, view the Holy Family before church on Sunday. – Photo Provided