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…

COFFEEVILLE – The adventures of Lewis and Clark will be the program topic at the August meeting of the Yalobusha Historical Society. Drr. Bryant Boswell, dressed in an authentic uniform, will present a slide presentation of the travels of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase. The presentation is a…

City Court Moved To Monday Beginning On August 31 By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – City Court has been moved to Mondays at 4 p.m. starting on Aug. 31 by order of City Judge Trent Howell. The move is for an indefinite period, according to Lt. Rick McCuan of the Water Valley Police Department. Lt.…

Coffeeville will celebrate its 175th birthday on October 3. Numerous events have been planned for the day. General Coffee’s Car, Truck, and Bike Show will be held beginning with registration from 8 a.m.-11 a.m.     A quilt show will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. There will be arts and crafts, food, inflatables, and entertainment…

WATER VALLEY – If Hwy. 32 East is part of your travels, be prepared to take a detour starting Sept. 1. Construction work on three bridge sites about two miles east of Water Valley will close a section of the highway through the end of the year, according to Jon Hobson, project engineer for the…