During the first supervisors meeting of 2009, held Jan. 5, several county officials broached a subject that has not surfaced in almost five years – purchasing new county pickups.     “Our trucks are five years old,” District One Supervisor Tommy Vaughn told the Herald and Coffeeville Courier, just before the meeting was adjourned, addressing…

Street Department workers installed highway department surplus guard rails on the Lafayette Street bridge Friday.

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – City employees will have to wait until Friday to learn how much of a promised pay raise they will be receiving. Lack of a quorum cancelled the regular monthly city board meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6.     A meeting had been rescheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 13, but the…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – About 90 people turned out to help shape the future of the city at a town hall style meeting Monday evening in the courthouse. The gathering was to get input from the public as part of an intense three-day community development exercise called a charrette. Randy Wilson, architect for…

Dirt work began late last week on the new medical clinic adjacent to the Yalobusha General Hospital.   

COFFEEVILLE – Libby Griffin was appointed by aldermen to fill the position of election commissioner during their regular monthly meeting Dec. 2.  The vote to fill the position left vacant by the death of her husband, Hilliard Griffin, was unanimous.  In other actions during the regular session: • The board voted to accept the Municipal…

Special To The Herald JACKSON – The Mississippi Association of Supervisors (MAS) has named Derrick Surrette as its new executive director.     Bill Newsom, MAS President and Sharkey County Supervisor stated that the Association is in very capable hands with Mr. Surrette.     “Derrick Surrette brings a wealth of experience and a vision for the…

Jan. 13 update: The Water Valley City Board meeting was cancelled on Jan. 6 due to a lack of quorum. The meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 13, has been moved to Friday, Jan. 16, at 2 p.m.   CITY OF WATER VALLEY BOARD MEETING January 6, 2008 6:30 pm AGENDA ************************************** 1. Call Meeting to…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – Yalobusha County’s unemployment rate for November was down from October. However, it rose about two percent from November of last year, according to the latest figures released by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. The November figure of 9.1 percent unemployment is the highest recorded for the month for…

The 2009 Kick-Off ACS Relay for Life of Yalobusha County events are important. They often symbolize the start of Relay Season within the community. All team captains and committee members are urged to attend. This event offers a great opportunity to celebrate those who have had cancer, remember loved ones lost, and remind or introduce…