By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – A cut in the School District’s budget for next year is going to affect another 27 staff members, some of whom will be losing their jobs. Superintendent Sammy Higdon made the announcement to School Board members at their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 19. He reminded Board members…

    The following Davidson Elementary School students earned a place on the second nine weeks honor roll: Principal’s Honor Roll   First Grade: Sheilecia Burt, Steven Hale, Kade Kuchta, Taylor Moore, Jackhia Pritchard, Saiila Reid, Tavyn Surrette, Damian Willingham, India Woodard, Logan Baltz, Brantley Simmons, Abigail Allen, Jacob Allen, Brittany Fly, Haley Walls, Shyterrika Booker,…

Corps Schedule Annual Clean Up Day     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Volunteers for Waste Management would like to remind everyone of Enid Lake’s annual clean up day.  The event is scheduled Saturday, Feb. 27, beginning at 7 a.m.  The staff at Enid Lake and  volunteers with Waste Management encourages everyone to pitch…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – Reopening a full-service gas station in the arts and crafts style building at 129 S. Main Street was the topic of discussion at the Planning Commission meeting Monday night. However, environmental issues could derail the project before it even gets started. Mechanic Jamie McCammon appeared before the Commission to…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – The Bozarts Alliance, a group of 11 area artists, will host their first show beginning Friday, Jan. 29, at Bozarts Gallery downtown. The Friday evening reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. and is open to the public, according to Annette Trefzer, owner of Bozarts and coordinator…

By David HowellEditor WATER VALLEY – Finding a new building to house the health department and building a new county jail have long been identified as two priorities county officials need to address.     For almost five years, Mississippi Health Department’s District Health Officer, Dr. Alfio Rausa, has regularly attended board meetings prodding supervisors to…

In the first game, the Blue Devil junior varsity fell to the Coffeeville Pirates, 24 to 26. In the second game, the Lady Pirates took the Lady Devils, 42 to 51. The final game of the evening ended with a 45 to 45 tie in regulation play. In overtime, the Pirates pulled ahead to win,…

JACKSON – Governor Haley Barbour today expanded the State of Emergency to include Carroll, Claiborne, Hinds, Lauderdale, Panola, Quitman, Tippah, Tunica, Warren and Wayne counties. The recent winter weather system has caused parts of the state to experience substantial damage to water and road systems and threatens the safety and well-being of the citizens and…

Police, Deputies Investigate Counterfeit Money WATER VALLEY – There’s funny money floating around the county and law enforcement officials are warning businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeits, particularly $5 and $100 bills. Sheriff Lance Humphreys and Water Valley Police Lt. Rick McCuan said that several businesses in Water Valley have received the bogus…

Photos Of The November Star Students At Davidson Elementary