By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – Supporters of fast pitch softball would like to see a slow pitch program added to the sports lineup at WVHS next year. Chad Kimzey, President of the Fans of Fast Pitch, told School Board members at their regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 19 that there is a group of girls…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – Average daily attendance (ADA) for the Water Valley School District was 95.45 percent during the first month of the school year. That figure is just 1.05 percent below the district goal of 96.5 percent, Superintendent Dr. Deborah Moran reported Monday night at the regular meeting of the School Board.…

Here are some of the little costumed cuties who haunted the Valley on Halloween. We picked out Devin Bailey to demonstrate that some of the neatest costumes can be inexpensive. We hear that his Mommy just painted him with glue and tossed him in a leaf pile. Thanks to local photographer Micah Mitchell for providing…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – About $675,000 dollars has been invested in the City’s downtown since the Water Valley Main Street Association has been active. And another $210,000 of investment is planned during the next year, Bill Taylor, President of the WVMSA said during the group’s annual general membership meeting Thursday, Oct. 21. Taylor,…

November 1, 2010 School Board Report Our Children’s First Annual Report which we are required to post in the local paper and webpage no later than November 1 is on our website and in the October 28th edition of North Mississippi Herald. I attached copies of last years and this year’s report for your information.…

October is Head Start Awareness Month and this year the program celebrates its 45th Anniversary. In honor of the anniversary and to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness month, the youngsters from the Water Valley Head Start on Railroad Street released pink balloons on Friday, Oct. 29, 2010. They also entertained visitors Board of Supervisors President Amos…

Water Valley 20, Mooreville 10 In other county action, Coffeeville 41, McAdams 6

The City of Water Valley, through Police Chief Mike King, has suggested that city residents observe Halloween on Saturday night, October 30, instead of Sunday Night, October 31. Adults are encouraged to accompany children at all times. “Please wear clothing that can be easily seen by motorist,” the police chief said. “Safety is of the…

By David HowellEditor WATER VALLEY – Deputy Chancery Court Clerk Ella Jean McCain is retiring at the end of December and will be replaced by deputy Circuit Court Clerk Vicki Caldwell.     Chancery Clerk Amy McMinn recommended Caldwell to supervisors during a recessed meeting held Oct. 20 in Water Valley.     Caldwell’s salary will start…

By David HowellEditor COFFEEVILLE – A Memphis company that utilizes a county-owned building in Coffeeville could be on shaky ground after county officials have been unable to get company officials to sign off on a new lease.     Avery Outdoors is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of waterfowl hunting accessories. Avery has occupied a…