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The Cost For Garbage Pickup In The County Will Increase

By Editor | January 3, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – The cost for garbage pickup in the county will increase this spring after supervisors opened three bids for the new three-year contract period that starts in April. Waste Management, the current provider, submitted the lowest bid at $14.51 per month for each residential can in the county, up from…

VSO Seeks Help Identifying World War II Veterans

By Editor | January 3, 2018 |

Water Valley lost another World War II veteran last week with the passing of John K. Gurner Sr., one of five local World War II vets who died in 2017. His death sparked curiosity in the community about how many veterans from World War II are left in the county. Yalobusha County Veteran Service Officer…

Voters Will Elect Mayor Tuesday

By Editor | January 3, 2018 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Voters will make another trip to the polls Tuesday to elect a new mayor in the runoff election between Donald Gray and Terry Rockette. Gray and Rockette garnered the most votes on the four-way ticket on Dec. 19 – Gray with 330 or 38 percent of the vote…

Blood Drive To Be Held At Larson’s On Jan. 8

By Editor | January 3, 2018 |

Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) will be holding a community blood drive in Water Valley on Monday, January 8, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. The MBS Donor Coach will be at Larson’s Piggly Wiggly in Water Valley. Donors will receive a T-shirt (while supplies last). Donors can now check their overall cholesterol levels on their…

Gooch Signs With SLU

By Editor | December 27, 2017 |

By Mack Gordon Sports Reporter WATER VALLEY – Former Water Valley offensive lineman, Jarius Gooch, signed with Southeastern Louisiana University Wednesday morning during the early signing period of National Signing Day. Gooch has spent the past two years at Homes Community College after he graduated from Water Valley in 2016. He chose Southeastern Louisiana over…

Chamber Will Bury Time Capsule Friday

By Editor | December 27, 2017 |

On December 10, 1817, Mississippi was officially recognized as the 20th state in the United States of America.  This month in 2017, the state will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mississippi’s statehood.  In recognition of this bicentennial year, the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce will bury a Time Capsule near the local chamber office…

Sons Of Britches Take The Stage Friday Night

By Editor | December 27, 2017 |

Direct from Branson Missouri, an Amazing Tribute Show…to Themselves. That’s right, the Sons of Britches will take the stage at the Old School Theater at 817 S. Main St. in Water Valley Friday night, Dec. 29, at 7 p.m. It’s a hysterical, historical and downright entertaining show! Meet the SOBs… Earl (Melvin) Vaughan “don’t know…

Burgess Steps Down As School Board Trustee

By Editor | December 20, 2017 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Two school board trustees for the Water Valley School District were appointed at Monday night’s school board meeting following the resignation of Lamar Burgess in Position Two and a vacancy in Position One. “It has been an honor and pleasure to serve the Water Valley School District since…

Ajinomoto Named 2017 Industry Of The Year

By Editor | December 20, 2017 |

WEST POINT – Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc. was named the North Mississippi Industrial Development Association’s (NMIDA) 2017 Industry of the Year. Ajinomoto Windsor received this distinguished award at the NMIDA annual meeting held last month in West Point.  The Ajinomoto Windsor facility located in Oakland, Mississippi produces high quality, ready-to- eat, Asian and ethnic foods and…

Oakland Bank Robbed At Gunpoint

By Editor | December 20, 2017 |

By David Howell Editor OAKLAND – Authorities from multiple agencies are investigating an armed bank robbery at the BancorpSouth branch on Oak Street in Oakland Friday afternoon after a lone gunman entered the bank and stole over $13,000. Oakland Police Chief Russ Smith reported that one arrest has been in connection with the investigation after…

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  1. Cynthia Smith on March 29, 2023 at 9:53 am

    Is there a hearing for Billy Brooks concerning Ashley Henley’s death?

    • Margaret Tapper on June 11, 2024 at 12:08 pm

      Can any one give me the phone number to call for the law suit against Coltec for the TCE.

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