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…

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…

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…