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Yalobusha Patriots Will Treat Local Vets On Armed Forces Day

By Editor | May 16, 2018 |

To show appreciation to veterans who have served in the armed forces of our country, the Yalobusha Patriots, a non-profit patriotic organization in Yalobusha County, will honor all veterans and their spouses or a friend with a delicious buffet at the Lion’s Club Railroad Park Museum Building on Armed Forces Day on May 19 from…

Pepper Promotes Jobs Of The Future

By Editor | May 16, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – An unusual visitor stopped by Davidson Elementary School to visit with students Tuesday. Pepper, a four-foot tall humanoid robot, interacted with students as part of the C Spire Tech Movement initiative to help inspire and educate students on the tremendous need and opportunity in the area of computer…

Supervisors Reinstate Stay On Permits For Developers

By Editor | May 16, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – Supervisors reinstated a stay on the issuance of building permits for construction of multi-family developments or subdivisions in unincorporated areas of the county during a special-called board meeting last Friday. The 180-day stay was approved to ensure new development will meet the guidelines of new land development standards in…

Barnes Hired As DES Principal

By Editor | May 16, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – The Water Valley School Board hired Davidson Elementary School (DES) assistant principal Valeree Ellis-Barnes as the new DES principal. Barnes will replace Ezzard Beane, who will return to the Grenada School District as an assistant administrator in July after working a year at DES. Beane, who lives in…

52 Grads Will Receive Diplomas

By Editor | May 16, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY– Fifty-two seniors are expected to don the blue cap and gown and walk across the stage at the Blue Devil high school football field Friday night. Graduation activities will begin promptly at 7 p.m. The stage will be placed on the 50 yard-line and seniors will enter the field…

Yalobusha Patriots Will Treat Local Vets On Armed Forces Day

By Editor | May 8, 2018 |

To show appreciation to veterans who have served in the armed forces of our country, the Yalobusha Patriots, a non-profit patriotic organization in Yalobusha County, will honor all veterans and their spouses or a friend with a delicious buffet at the Lion’s Club Railroad Park Museum Building on Armed Forces Day on May 19 from…

Community Band, School Band Will Have Joint Concert

By Editor | May 8, 2018 |

 A joint concert will be presented by the Water Valley seventh grade band, the Water Valley High School Band, along with the Water Valley Community Band on Thursday, May 10, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Jerry (Bo) Boutwell, Band Director of the Water Valley School Bands, will conduct the seventh grade band as they perform two…

Big Yank Building Could Become Education Hub

By Editor | May 8, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – The long abandoned city-owned Big Yank building on Central Street could be converted to a 70,000 square feet educational hub after aldermen voted to take initial steps to deem the property surplus and transfer ownership to Base Camp Coding Academy. The deal is contingent on a Herculean effort…

Berrys Earn Chamber’s Service Award

By Editor | May 8, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – This year’s coveted Braswell Hatcher Community Service Award was presented to a couple who have been an inspiration to many in the community, Jimmy and Shirley Berry. The presentation by Mary Sue Stevens at last Friday’s annual Chamber banquet was among highlights of the evening that also included…

Saturday Ride Raises Awareness For Suicide Prevention

By Editor | May 8, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY –The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will host the Thunder Valley Ride to Fight Suicide in Water Valley Saturday. The poker ride starts at 11 a.m. at Hometown Pizza Café, with registration getting underway an hour earlier as participants can help raise awareness about suicide prevention and raise…

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  1. Cynthia Smith on March 29, 2023 at 9:53 am

    Is there a hearing for Billy Brooks concerning Ashley Henley’s death?

    • Margaret Tapper on June 11, 2024 at 12:08 pm

      Can any one give me the phone number to call for the law suit against Coltec for the TCE.

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