WATER VALLEY – The pictorial postmark to commemorate Founders Day will be available through May 19, according to postal service officials. The postmark features the eagle from the old Bank of Water Valley along with the dates, 1858 and 2008, as well as the April 19 issue date. “As a community service, the Postal Service…

Water Valley’s 150th birthday celebration brought out young and old for a day-long good time.

By David HowellEditor TILLATOBIA – Traffic was shut down for two hours Thursday afternoon, April 17, on I-55 just south of Tillatobia after an Illinois man lost control of his 2001 Hyundai according to Sheriff Lance Humphreys.      The vehicle overturned several times before coming to rest upside down on the right lane near mile-marker…

A big moment in the life of Water Valley will be our Sesquicentennial Schedule of Events for Water Valley Founders Day – April 19, 2008 6:30 AM – Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Lions Club in the meeting room of the Water Valley Casey Jones Railroad Museum. 8:30 AM  – 5K Run, 2-mile walk, 1-mile…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – What do you give a town for its 150th birthday? “How about good weather and a big turnout,” said Mayor Bill Norris. Water Valley’s Founders Day celebration begins early Saturday morning and features entertainment for the young and young at heart, according to the Water Valley Main Street…

TYLER, TX — An inmate who escaped from the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman has been captured in Tyler. John B. Compton, a minimum custody offender, was arrested by Tyler police. He now faces an additional five years in prison for escaping. ======================== Original Story: An investigation into a Parchman escapee has led authorities to…

By Jack GurnerReporter COFFEEVILLE– Three men were injured when their vehicle and an 18-wheeler crashed on Hwy. 7 just north of Coffeeville Monday morning. The victims are Paul Burney, Mike Martin and Bubba Ealy. Burney and Ealy were transported by ambulance from the accident scene while Martin was air-lifted to the hospital. Their injuries are…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Following a 17-year role as Mechanics Bank CEO and President, Eddie Ray stepped down last week in a stockholder’s meeting. Chief Financial Officer Cam Tyler  was announced as the new president and CEO to succeed Ray.     Ray will continue to work daily at the bank and was…

City Crime Report Water Valley Police Captain Roger Thomas reported the following law enforcement activity in the city limits during the past week: • Made two arrests for driving under suspension; • Made an arrest for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, and violation of the beer ordinance; • Made an arrest for possession…

Main Street was blocked briefly just north of the intersection with Central Street after a “fender bender” crash Wednesday about 2:30 p.m. None of those involved including Loretta Crawford (in photo), a passenger in her car, nor the driver of the other vehicle appeared to be injured. – Photo by Jack Gurner