Unincorporated areas in Yalobusha County are now under a countywide burn ban until November 1. The ban includes burning of trash, leaves or other materials as well as burning agricultural land.    The ban was put in effect  during a recessed meeting held Thursday, Sept. 30, at the Coffeeville Courthouse.    Yalobusha County Emergency Management Agency…

The First Baptist Church of Water Valley will observe its 150th anniversary on Sunday, October 10. Former pastor, Rev. Joel Haire from Crystal Springs, will speak at the 10 a.m. service; and current pastor, Dr. Randy Bain, will speak at the 2 p.m. service. “We will also be hearing from several of our former Ministers…

  The Coffeeville Chamber of Commerce is finalizing plans for “Celebrate Coffeeville Again in 2010” festivities on October 9. “Thanks to our many sponsors, we are expecting to provide the crowd with many activities during the day,” stated organizers of the event. Sponsors for the Celebration Day include the  Coffeeville Chamber of Commerce, Mechanics Bank,…

A Tillatoba man was injured Monday afternoon after the vehicle he was working under fell on top him, according to Sheriff Lance Humphreys. After he was removed from the vehicle on County Road 12, an ambulance transported him to Ashmore’s Wrecker Service. He was then air-lifted to the Regional Medical Center in Memphis.       …

The Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce will present Music in the Park this Friday night beginning at 7 p.m. Joe Fonte will play the classic hits of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and today’s country at the Pavilion in Railroad Park downtown. There will be hamburgers available prepared by the Lions Club. “Please bring a…

By Billy DavisThe Panolian The current congressional race for Mississippi’s 1st District pits a seasoned state legislator against a savvy incumbent, said Dr. Marty Wiseman, director of the Stennis Institute of Government.     Wiseman, in a phone interview Monday, spoke kindly of Democrat Congressman Travis Childers and his Republican challenger, state Sen. Allen Nunnelee.   …

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – Yalobusha County’s unemployment rate is continuing to fluctuate from month to month, going down 4.3 percentage points to 11.9 percent for August. That’s down from 16.2 percent in July, according to the latest numbers from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. However, a lower unemployment figure doesn’t necessarily mean…

By David Howell Editor OAKLAND – Work continues to reverse a decision to close George P. Cossar State Park in Yalobusha County.     The park, which is operated by the Miss. Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, is slated to be closed permanently on October 31. The decision was made public by that agency on…

In Football Action Friday Night…     Water Valley 33, Independence 6     Coffeeville 31, Drew 6

Staff Report OAKLAND –  Last Friday Oakland Police Chief Russ Smith and officer Jason Irby arrested Orlando Lyons, Jr. of Charleston on charges of possession of marijuana with intent to sell and resisting arrest. The arrest was made during a routine safety check point on Hwy. 32, inside the city limits of Oakland. Smith reported…