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…

Supreme Court Overturns Sea’s Conviction By David HowellEditor JACKSON – An April, 2009, conviction of a Yalobusha County man was overturned by the Mississippi Supreme Court last Thursday in a split 5-4 decision. Curtis Leonard Sea had been convicted in Yalobusha County Circuit Court on five counts of sexual battery and sentenced to 25 years.…

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…

By David HowellEditor COFFEEVILLE –  Mississippi State University has committed to filling the extension service’s county director vacancy in Yalobusha County following the retirement of longtime agent Steve Cummings in July. Mississippi State Univer-sity Extension Service Northeast District Head Dr. Bill Herndon attended the “first Monday” supervisor meeting on Dec. 6 to seek input for…

By David HowellEditor WATER VALLEY – The county’s health insurance premium will increase 12 percent, an amount that was less than expected.          The quote comes as supervisors prepare to renew the county’s health insurance plan with Blue Cross/Blue Shield next month. They had calculated a much higher increase, as much 20 to…

  By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – Times were tough during Christmastime in the mid-1930s as the grip of the Great Depression tightened around Water Valley and the nation. Hard times made for hard people and mail carrier R.L. Stogner had the reputation of being a man who didn’t take any foolishness. In fact, most…