Staff Report WATER VALLEY – Curtis Leonard Sea was found guilty Tuesday, March 3, of five counts of child molestation. The verdict came late in the afternoon after the jury had deliberated for one hour and 12 minutes. The sexual battery and rape of children trial began Monday and included testimony from the victims, four…
Yalobusha Crime Report SCOBEY – Yalobusha deputies worked a on one-vehicle crash Saturday night that claimed the life of a Grenada man. The driver of the vehicle, Walter Sally, was traveling on County Road 3 when the accident occurred, according to Yalobusha Sheriff Lance Humphreys. Assistant Coroner Debbie Jackson pronounced Sally dead at the…
WATER VALLEY – Yalobusha County’s unemployment rate continued to climb in January reaching 14.6 percent for the month, according to latest numbers from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. Unemployment in Yalobusha County was also higher than the five surrounding counties by at least two percentage points and was the twelfth highest in the state.…
City Officials Increase Fees For Multi-purpose Use By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – Aldermen raised the price to rent the civic auditorium at their regular “first Tuesday” meeting, March 3. The regularly scheduled monthly session didn’t begin until 6:47 p.m. due to a lack of a quorum. Aldermen Lance Clement and Fred White were not…
The candidates in alphabetical order: Mayor:Tomie Robert “Robbie” Ashford II, Larry G. Hart, William Glyn Norris Alderman At Large: Donald Gray, Don Simoneaux Alderman Ward One: Bobby Joe Cox, Charles L. Harris Alderman Ward Two: Fred E. White Alderman Ward Three: Rubye L. Carr, Kagan Coughlin, Phillip S. Tallant, Jeffrey Lyn Welch Alderman Ward Four:…
The Yalobusha County Soil and Water Conservation District along with the Water Valley Main Street Association will be giving away trees on Thursday, March 5, in front of Mechanics Bank in Water Valley beginning at 9 a.m. The SWCD is able to do this because of Yazoo Hardwood Nursery of Merigold is donating extra seedlings,…
CITY OF WATER VALLEY BOARD MEETING for March 3, 2009 6:30 pm AGENDA ************************************** 1. Call Meeting to Order2. Approval of Agenda3. Approval of Minutes4. Burns Law Firm Invoice5. Public Hearing – Re-zoning for WV Housing Authority6. Electric Dept Service Policy7. Civic Auditorium Policy8. Baker Street Park Grant Request for Cash — $ 15,881.889. Red…
Board President Also Announces He Will Not Seek Another Term By David HowellEditor WATER VALLEY – Leadership changes are around the corner at the Water Valley School District after longtime Superintendent Sammy Higdon announced Monday night that the coming school year would be his last. The announcement, which came via a resignation letter, was given…
Snow Causes Minor Problems In County By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – The light covering of snow over the weekend caused few problems for drivers or police within the city limits. In the early morning hours Sunday around 2:30, an officer radioed the police dispatcher that he was stopping to help a stranded motorist…
YALOBUSHA – Only a matter of hours remain before the Friday 5 p.m. deadline for candidates to qualify for municipal elections in the county. One new candidate has entered the race in Water Valley. Terry L. Allen, Jr. has qualified for Ward Four Alderman. Candidates who have already qualified to run in Water Valley include…
Is there a hearing for Billy Brooks concerning Ashley Henley’s death?
Can any one give me the phone number to call for the law suit against Coltec for the TCE.