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…

The first white Christmas in memory greeted Yalobusha County folks this year. Here are some photos of rare event. Some say it has been since 1913 since snow fell on Christmas day.

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…

By David HowellEditor JACKSON – Bob Tyler, Director of the Yalobusha County Economic District, was recently appointed to the Mississippi District Export Council (DEC). The DEC assists, enhances and promotes the exports of Mississippi goods and services to the world. Tyler joins almost two dozen Mississippians who serve on the council. Charles Pittman, Constituent Services/Spe-cial…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – As the season of peace approaches, Mayor Larry Hart reminded those present at the December meeting of the City Board that the country is involved in wars both overseas and right here at home. Hart pointed to the Dec. 7 date on the meeting agenda and remembered the young…