(  Webmaster’s note: We have placed this in Top Stories because of its importance. However, please see our School News section for more stories and photos from our school system.)  The bulk of the staff for the upcoming school year was hired during the March 17 Water Valley School Board meeting. The new year’s school…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY – Youthful offenders in Yalobusha County are getting one last chance under a new program that just moved into recently renovated quarters downtown. The Adolescent Offender Program (AOP), located at 419 Railroad Avenue, is one of eight operated by the non-profit Recruitment and Training Program of Mississippi, Inc. of…

WATER VALLEY – The annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet will be held Monday night, April 7, beginning at 6:30 in the Multi Purpose Building at Water Valley High School, according to Joe Newman, chamber president. The slate of events includes announcing the recipient of the annual Braswell Hatcher Service Award and introducing new officers and…

Water Valley Police Lt. Rick McCuan reported the following law enforcement activity in the Water Valley City limits during the past week: • Made five arrests for driving under suspension; • Made an arrest for simple domestic assault; • Made an arrest for marijuana in a motor vehicle; • Made an arrest for DUI first…

By Jack Gurner Reporter WATER VALLEY –Natural gas production could become a reality in North Mississippi due to advancements in horizontal well drilling and hydraulic fracturing technology, both of which are key in releasing gas from shale. Shale gas is one of a number of “unconventional” sources of natural gas. The Floyd Shale is a…

By LaJuan Tallo Northwest Public Relations New University of Mississippi Head Coach Houston Nutt will be the featured speaker at the Northwest Mississippi Community College Sports Hall of Fame banquet on Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m.      The event, which is sponsored by the Northwest Alumni Association, will be held at the David…

Staff Report Drilling operations are expected to begin within days after preliminary tests show that Water Valley is sitting atop a large pocket of natural gas. Bill Browning, a former professor of geological ergonomics, announced this morning that he is reasonably sure that the Water Valley Pocket is one of the largest in north Mississippi.…

The Water Valley Lady Blue Devils lost to Saltillo, 14 – 2, in the first game Saturday morning.

Varisty action will start at 4:30 p.m instead of 6:30 p.m. against Hamilton, Tuesday April 1. Junior varisty action will begin shortly after the finish of the varsity game.

The Water Valley Blue Devils picked up their fourth divsion win on the road at Eupora, Friday, March 28.