WATER VALLEY – Police have released details of the burglary and armed robbery that occurred Sunday morning around 2 a.m. Columbus Buford, 73, of 515 Calhoun Street, was robbed at gunpoint, according to Capt. Roger Thomas of the WVPD. “A masked male entered the home and demanded money,” Thomas said.  There was a fight during…

The hearing on the $2,708,434 budget is set for 6:30 at the beginning of the regular monthly meeting. Details of the budget are included in the public notice on page 7 on this week’s Herald and below for the web. All concerned citizens are invited to attend. Anticipated revenues for the next budget year are…

Annual report shows renewal on the Gulf Coast turning a corner As the Mississippi Gulf Coast continues its recovery from Hurricane Katrina, the pace of construction has grown while the need for temporary housing subsided, according to “Katrina: Four Years After,” an annual progress report released by Governor Haley Barbour today. The report details successful…

The statewide finals of the Poetry Out Loud Recitation Contest will be aired on Mississippi Public Broadcasting Tonight….Thursday,  August 27th  at 8:00pm.  This competition, presented in partnership with the National Endowment for the ArtsPoetry Foundation, is a national program that encourages high school students to learn about great poetry through memorization and performance.  The competition was…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – There’s a definite air of optimism at the local BorgWarner plant as the American auto industry begins to show new signs of life. “We’ve recently recalled some people due to Chrysler picking up faster than we were expecting,” Plant Manager Ken Tobin commented on about 20 laid-off workers who…

We’re promised fresh produce, baked goods, and Kim’s fudge will be available in 4 flavors! Milk Chocolate, Special Dark Chocolate, Buttermilk, and Peanut Butter. Time: 4 – 6 p.m. See you on Main Street.  

Staff Report WATER VALLEY – Yalobusha deputies made three arrests for driving while impaired during last week.  The first arrest was made on August 18, just off Hwy. 7, according to Sheriff Lance Humphreys.     The second arrest was made Friday night, August 21, and the driver was cited for DUI, second offense, and possession…

By David HowellEditor WATER VALLEY – Yalobusha supervisors gave Coroner Ronnie Stark the go-ahead to change the company that provides the pick-up and storage service for a deceased person  in the county.     The change came during a recessed supervisor meeting held on Monday, August 17. Previously Seven Oaks Funeral had picked up a deceased…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY –Yalobusha County posted a ten percent increase in retail sales during the last fiscal year, which meant more money from sales tax diversions for all three of the county’s municipalities. Yalobusha was one of the few counties in Mississippi to show an increase as gross retail sales fell 3.5 percent…

The Water Valley Football Booster Club will host a Meet The Blue Devils event Thursday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m. at the Bobby Clark Field. Don’t miss this opportunity to view the upcoming fall line up of both the High School and Jr. High Teams and the cheerleaders. The High School Team will also play…