By Jack GurnerReporter VELMA – Yalobusha County’s emergency services are looking for a few good volunteers. Monday night there were ten people present at a meeting of the Velma Volunteer Fire Department and only one was a new, young recruit about to start his training. It’s about the same at all the stations, according to…

By David HowellEditor     A string of church burglaries have county law enforcement officials scrambling and the sheriff asking for the public’s help.     Sheriff Lance Humphreys said six churches in the county, all located in rural areas, have been the target of break-ins in the last three weeks.     “They are hitting us hard,”…

    All City of Water Valley offices and departments will be closed Monday, May 26, for a state holiday.     Monday’s garbage route will be picked up with Tuesday’s garbage route. Tuesday, May 27, will be a day of grace for paying utility bills.

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By David HowellEditor WATER VALLEY – Before the last storm cloud crossed Yalobusha Sunday morning, the steady roar of chainsaws could be heard cleaning up the debris left behind.     Many of these chainsaws were operated by volunteers in the county.     “We had a good crew the other night,” Yalobusha County Fire Coordinator Frank…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – Strong storms hit Yalobusha County late Saturday night downing trees and power lines and causing some flooding.     The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for the county setting off warning sirens. Two waves of storms went across the county starting a little after 9 p.m.     Civil Defense…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – Smoking, grass, and gas were among the topics of discussions at the regular monthly meeting of the Water Valley Board of Aldermen Tuesday night, May 6 at city hall.  Mayor Bill Norris told the board that the cost of gas and oil has increased drastically. He said that…

Water Valley Police are investigating a burglary which took place last Friday at a home on Wood Street. A DVD player was all that was reported taken, according to Lt. Rick McCuan.     Lt. McCuan reported the following additional law enforcement activity in the Water Valley City limits during the past week:     • Made…

SENATOBIA – When the nation’s best college cowboys and cowgirls from 11 different regions enter into the CNFR (College Nationals Finals Rodeo) arena in Casper, Wyo., this June, Northwest Mississippi Community College cowboy Ross Burney of Coffeeville will be among them. Burney was listed in second place in the Ozark Region standings coming into the…