WATER VALLEY –  The Water Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Miss Hospitality Tea Pageant Saturday, March 28, and is looking for participants. Eligible applicants must be between the age of 18-24, unmarried, and with no children. Miss Hospitality Water Valley will participate in the state Mississippi Miss Hospitality Pageant July 31-August 1, 2009,…

By David HowellEditor COFFEEVILLE – “It’s been a while,” jail consultant Irb Benjamin told supervisors as he took a seat at the table during the “first Monday” supervisors meeting in Coffeeville.     His visit followed two unsuccessful years of working in Jackson to gain legislative approval to construct regional jails in various counties across the…

UPDATE – Curtis Leonard Sea was found guilty of five counts of child molestation. The verdict came late Tuesday afternoon after the jury had deliberated for one hour and 12 minutes.   By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – Testimony began Monday in the sexual battery and rape of children trial of Curtis Leonard Sea who…

Staff Report The North Mississippi Herald will recognize and honor the entrepreneurial spirit of Yalobusha County’s women in business with a special section slated for this spring. Along with those who own their own businesses, a number of women are part of the success story for many local companies and organizations. And, the county’s businesswomen…

Friday, Feb. 27 – Tomie Robert “Robbie” Ashford II has qualified to run for Mayor. By Jack GurnerReporter YALOBUSHA – With just one week left for candidates to qualify for municipal elections in the county, there is only one new name to add to the list. Don Simoneaux has qualified to run for Alderman At…

Staff Report WATER VALLEY – A special Luminaria Ceremony will be held during the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Yalobusha County at the Crawford Sports Complex on April 24, according to Glenda Gordon, event chairman. “The Luminaria Ceremony is an opportunity to remember those lost to cancer and to honor people who are…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – If it weren’t for a lost bail of cotton, four generations of Horans might not have gone into the legal profession. In 1917, John Horan took a bail of cotton to the gin at Taylor and they lost it. “It was the only bail he made that year and…

Don’t forget that Saturday, Feb. 28, is Enid Lake Annual Clean Up Day. Volunteers will meet at 7 a.m. in three locations. Those interested in cleaning the north side of Enid will gather at Chickasaw Hill Boat Ramp, south side volunteers will meet at Sylva Rena Grocery, and a third group will assemble at the…

Water Valley Police Report Light Activity WATER VALLEY – Lt. Rick McCuan reported the following law enforcement activity within the Water Valley City limits during the past week: • Made two arrests for driving under suspension; • Made an arrest for possession of marijuana; • Made two arrests for shoplifting, first offense; • Made an…

By David HowellEditor WATER VALLEY – With a March 23 deadline fast approaching, an organization dubbed Home Team has mounted a fundraising effort to raise $9,350.70 to restore junior high baseball, junior high track and volley for the coming school year at the Water Valley School District.     These three sports were among cuts totalling…