Lunch menus for schools in the Water Valley School District for the week of December 13-18 include: Both Schools     Monday: Ham and Cheese on Bun, Chef Salad, Baked Beans, Confetti Salad, Fresh Apples, Variety of Milks;     Tuesday: BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Noodle Soup and Sandwich, Green Beans, Corn on the Cob, Chilled…

State Fire Marshal Stresses Safety JACKSON – With overnight temperatures expected to drop into the 20’s this week, Commissioner of Insurance and State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney strongly urges the public to be mindful of the fire risks associated with home heating. “This is the time of year when we see a marked increase in…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – The Salvation Army will have troops on the ground in the city again this Christmas season thanks to a dedicated group of local volunteers led by Wilbur Herring. The retired businessman started ringing the well-known bell last year and raised over $3,000 for the organization’s charitable work. Among his…

Water Valley firefighters were called out Sunday at 8:13 p.m. to a car fire in the 800 block of South Main Street. A 1985 Pontiac registered to Derrick Hill was well involved by the time Chief Herbie Rogers of the Velma volunteers attacked the flames. Rogers, Kyle Cummins and other volunteers backed up the Water…

By David HowellEditor COFFEEVILLE – Supervisors awarded a $403,178 bid for infrastructure improvements at Oakland-based Windsors Foods during a recessed meeting held November 22 in Coffeeville.     The bid was awarded after the county received a $650,000 Community Development Block Grant from Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) that will create 35 new jobs and help retain…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – It takes two Electric Department crews a full workday to brighten up the city’s Christmas holiday. And, that doesn’t include the extra time it takes to replace burned out bulbs in the light strings that trim the downtown buildings and the utility pole trees. “We’ve got to keep them…

By David HowellEditor WATER VALLEY – Supervisors could take a second look at recent orders passed in conjunction with the county’s flood ordinance after scrutiny at the “first Monday” supervisor meeting on Monday.     The matter surfaced after Jeff Davis Water Association board member Buster Jackson, accompanied by customers and other representatives of the association, …

Bozarts Gallery in Water Valley will have its annual Holiday Miniature Show from Dec. 3 through Dec. 22. The opening reception is tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. The gallery is open from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays through Dec. 22 for holiday shopping. Bozarts is located at 403 Main Street in Water…

School Will Serve Christmas Dinner     A Christmas dinner will be served at both the Davidson Elementary and Water Valley High School on December 8 from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.     Adult dinners will be $3 each. The public is welcome to come. The menu is the same for both schools.     Lunch menus for schools…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – The Thanksgiving holiday weekend was relatively quiet for police, according to Lt. Rick McCuan. He reported the following law enforcement activity within the Water Valley City limits during the past two weeks: • Made two arrests for no drivers license; • Made an arrest for DUI, first offense; •…