WATER VALLEY – Police are investigating a grand larceny in the southeastern part of the city. A South Street resident reported on Friday, Feb. 6, that a Golden Horse youth all-terrain vehicle (ATV) was missing. Anyone with information about the missing ATV or any other crime is asked to call the police department at 473-2933…

By Jack GurnerReporter YALOBUSHA – It appeared that the county was trying to get an early start on the brush fire season with at lest five blazes reported since last Thursday. However, fire officials expect the rain early this week to help at least temporarily. Normally March is the really bad month for fires, according…

Aldermen voted Tuesday night to override a veto by Mayor Bill Norris of their amendment to an amendment which will lower water rates for industrial customers. The regular meeting of the board came after press time for this week’s Herald. A full report will appear in next week’ edition.  ——————————————————————————————– CITY OF WATER VALLEY BOARD…

By Park RangerChris Hannaford ENID LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Enid Lake would like to remind all outdoor enthusiasts that Enid Lake’s Habitat Day Volunteer Association along with Enid Lake Personnel will host their Annual Habitat Day on Saturday, Feb. 7.   This year, volunteers will be constructing cedar tree shelters…

Staff Report JACKSON – Herald graphic artist Melody Smith received five awards in the advertising division of the Better Newspaper Contest at the Mississippi Press Association’s Mid-Winter Conference in Jackson on Saturday.     Smith  was awarded four second place awards and a third place award for her outstanding work in a field that included almost…

WATER VALLEY – It’s been a slow period for police over the past two weeks. Lt. Rick McCuan reported the following law enforcement activity within the Water Valley City limits: • Made two arrests for disorderly conduct; • Made two arrests on Circuit Court warrants; • Made an arrest for DUI, first offense; • Took…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – Yalobusha County made the top ten for unemployment in Mississippi for December 2008. The 12 percent unemployment figure is the highest it has been for the past five years, according to the latest numbers released by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. Unemployment in Yalobusha County was also higher…

By Jack Gurner Reporter NETTLETON – Brandon Presley, Northern District Public Service Commissioner, has scheduled a “Ratepayers’ Forum” Thursday night, Feb. 12, at the Yalobusha County Courthouse in Water Valley.  The event is free, and the public is invited to attend. This town-hall type meeting will be held from from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m…

By David HowellEditor COFFEEVILLE – Allegations of an out-of-control nightclub operating on County Road 432 near Coffeeville backfired on a Yalobushian after his comments brought rebuke from the county’s sheriff. His comments came during a recessed supervisor meeting held January 26 in Coffeville.       “They are running a nightclub out there, but it is disguised…

By Jack GurnerReporter YALOBUSHA – With only four weeks left to qualify for municipal elections in the county, only three new candidates have entered the race. Jeffery Lyn Welch and Phillip S. Tallant have qualified to run for Alderman of Ward Three in Water Valley and Kerrie Staten has turned in her paperwork to run…