By David HowellEditor WATER VALLEY – A potential loophole allowing D.U.I. citations to be kicked out of justice court was addressed during a recessed supervisors’ meeting Monday morning.     The matter surfaced, as explained to supervisors by Chancery Clerk Amy McMinn, after a D.U.I. was dismissed from justice court several weeks ago when a lawyer…

By David HowellEditor WATER VALLEY – Taxes will edge upward in Yalobusha County, as the county and both school districts will ask for a millage increase. The millage rate will increase 2.59 mills for the county, combined with an 8.23 mill increase for the Water Valley School District and a 3.86 mill increase for the…

Come out for an evening of poetry and music with featured reader Danielle Sellers reading new work as well as from her debut collection, Bone Key Elegies; musical guest singer/songwriter Dave Hardin performing music from his upcoming disc, Miles of Nowhere; and of course, you — the poets who make each open mic a unique and surprising event!  Don’t be Square. Escape to the…

An 11-year-old is back at home after having been reported missing Friday. Police confirm that the juvenile returned home Saturday. Some Water Valley residents received an automated telephone alert about the missing youngster beginning early Saturday morning.

The Blue Devils won their second game of the year. Water Valley 28, Coffeeville 0.

Staff Report WATER VALLEY – Mark your calendars! If you enjoyed the Water Valley Arts Council’s Studio Crawl last year, or kicked yourself for missing it, you are in luck!  The Arts Council will be sponsoring another Crawl on September 10, from 5:30 – 9 p.m.     The event is free to the public and…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – Janice Crow is still afraid after being attacked by a neighbor’s dog as she walked down Wood Street. But, she doesn’t fear for her own safety. She worries that the next victim might be a child. Vicious dog attacks have increased in Mississippi and many of the victims are…

By David HowellEditor WATER VALLEY – Water Valley’s largest employer announced Tuesday that the plant will add approximately 120 new jobs at the facility by the end of 2012. City, county and state officials attended the 10 a.m. press conference Tuesday morning as BorgWarner  broke the news that it plans to introduce a new generation…

Lunch menus for schools in the Water Valley School District for the week of August 30-September 3 will be as follows: Davidson Elementary   Monday: Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Chef Salad, Oven Fries, Applesauce, Assorted Fruit Juice, Variety of Milks;   Tuesday: Hot Dog, Chef Salad, Oven Fries, Corn on the Cob, Assorted Fruit Juice, Fresh…

Law Enforcement Cracks Down On Drunk Drivers During Holiday Period With the approach of the Labor Day holiday weekend, law enforcement agencies are once again implementing the Over the Limit, Under Arrest program. The statewide campaign has been announced locally by the Yalobusha Sheriff’s Department, as well as the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Sheriff…