Staff Report ENID LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and volunteers for Waste Management would like to remind the public of Enid Lake’s Annual Clean Up Day.  The event is scheduled Saturday, February 27, beginning at 7 a.m.       Anyone who wishes to donate their time and effort to clean up litter…

Team Schedules Friday Stop In Coffeeville, Water Valley Staff Report Economic development groups from North Mississippi, West Tennessee and East Arkansas have joined forces to revise an extensive workforce study. The total study area is comprised of 54 counties in the three states. During February, the focus will be on 20 counties in North Mississippi…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – Love was in the air this past weekend as sweethearts celebrated Valentine’s Day. But, not everyone has the same opinion about the traditional day of romance. And, it appears that feelings are pretty evenly divided depending on gender. Mandy Sartor was shopping at The Velvet Glove on Main Street…

By David HowellEditor WATER VALLEY – While many of the decisions made by supervisors during recent board meetings have been routine business, an underlying concern frequently discussed is how state budget cuts will affect the county’s budget and services.     This concern follows four rounds of cuts from Governor Haley Barbour, totalling more than $458…

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Yalobusha County Fuller Center for Housing was awarded first place in completing  twelve home repairs for families in the county.  Recognition of the local affiliate was announced at the recent Fuller Center Annual Covenant Partner Conference in Shreveport, La. “We have 14 pending projects now,” said Rev. Kevin Lee, board president. “Lack of volunteers has…

United Blood Services will hold a blood drive Thursday, Feb. 18, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Water Valley High School Gym. UBS is this area’s non-profit community blood provider serving patients in Mississippi and West Alabama.   It takes over 250 blood donations everyday to meet the needs of area patients. Volunteer…

(View the play practice video on YouTube.)    This year the Water Valley High School Drama Club will present The Bachelor King, a play written by Martin A. Follose and produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado.   The performance date is Thursday, February 25, beginning at 7 p.m. in the…

There will be a community blood drive Friday, Feb. 12, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. at SprintMart. The Mississippi Blood Services donor coach will be in the parking lot. There will be free T-shirts for all donors and each donor will receive a chance to win one of ten $10 SprintMart gift cards given…

The Northwest Public Health District will offer special “Fast Lane” 2009 H1N1 (swine) flu vaccination clinics for senior citizens Thursday and Friday of this week in participating counties. The “Fast Lane” clinic provides for immediate service without a wait time and just one quick form to complete. Free, custom 2009 H1N1 Valentine’s Day T-shirts will…