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Blood Drive Planned In C’ville

By Editor | December 6, 2017 |

COFFEEVILLE — Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) will be holding a “Holiday Cheer” blood drive at Dollar General in Coffeeville on Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 12 – 6 p.m. The MBS Donor Coach will be at Dollar General. Donors will receive a T-shirt (while supplies last). Donors can now check their overall cholesterol levels on their…

Candidates Square Off At Mayoral Forum

By Editor | December 6, 2017 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Voters will return to the polls to elect Water Valley’s next mayor in less than two weeks and had an opportunity to hear from the four candidates in a Mayoral Candidates Forum last Thursday.  Candidates Donald Gray, Mickey Howley, Terry Rockette and Herbie Rogers shared time at the…

Dog Problems Trigger Talk On County Ordinance

By Editor | December 6, 2017 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Several reports of problems with dogs in the county generated discussion about the county’s vicious dog ordinance during Monday’s Board of Supervisor meeting. The matter surfaced when Board President Cayce Washington provided details about a vicious dog that attacked and killed a neighbor’s pet and then attacked the…

Food Ministry Serves Over 500 Families In November

By Editor | December 6, 2017 |

By Carroll Crenshaw Publicity Chairman for Compassion Ministry    The Month of November was another month of successful service to our community and was made possible by the funding of this ministry from participating churches, businesses, foundations and individuals.    The selfless labor of individuals from Sylva Rena Baptist Church and Adonai Church, plus help…

Annual Holiday Miniatures Show At Bozarts Included In Weekend Events

By Editor | November 29, 2017 |

Bozarts Gallery is opening the Annual Holiday Miniatures Show from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1.  As every year, Bozarts Gallery presents a large selection of small works by many artists, several of them new to the gallery such as Lee Harper, Jonathan Kent Adams, Zoe Fitch, Katelyn Dillard, and Will Brocks.  Participating artists also…

Stores Open Late Friday

By Editor | November 29, 2017 |

The forecast looks perfect for this weekend’s Christmas in the Valley as a variety of activities are scheduled to promote local businesses and provide holiday cheer. The action gets underway Friday night as a pair of horse drawn carriages will start picking up passengers in front of the Chamber office on Main Street, starting at…

Forum Provides Opportunity For Voters To Hear From Candidates

By Editor | November 29, 2017 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – The special election for mayor in Water Valley less than three weeks away and the Water Valley Business Alliance (WVBA) is sponsoring a Mayoral Candidates Forum Thursday night. Candidates Donald Gray, Mickey Howley, Terry Rockette and Herbert Rogers have been invited to the forum, which will be held…

Morgans Will Lead Parade

By Editor | November 29, 2017 |

James and Ethel Morgan have been selected as the grand marshals of the Water Valley Christmas parade. They are members of Bayson Chapel Church and Zion Grove Church. Both James Morgan and Ethel Morgan taught for many years in the Water Valley School District until their retirement. They remain active in clubs and organizations and…

I-55 Wreck Eludes Responders After Flipped Car Keeps Going

By Editor | November 29, 2017 |

By David Howell Editor OAKLAND – A search for a vehicle accident on I-55 Monday morning turned up empty-handed unless you count a couple of mirrors and other debris left behind after the motorist apparently kept going after the vehicle flipped and landed on its wheels. First responders were initially stumped after a passerby reported…

Supervisors Launch Anti-Litter Campaign

By Editor | November 29, 2017 |

By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – Supervisors have launched an anti-litter campaign with an initial appropriation of $10,000 to combat the longstanding littering problem in the county.  Using the slogan, Yalobusha Clean, the goal is to promote the campaign with social and print media, road signs and other marketing material.  The unanimous vote to fund…

2 Comments

  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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