County Crime Report An Oxford woman is behind bars in a multi-jurisdictional investigation involving the alleged thefts of checks from victims’ mailboxes. Sheriff Lance Humphreys reported Tina Rushing, 21, was arrested in Water Valley and has been charged with conspiracy to utter forgery and grand larceny. Humphreys said that Rushing allegedly had traveled across north…

The Blue Devils were able to put a pounding on the Bhyalia Indians Saturday afernoon The Devils were able to outscore the Indians 25-1 in the varisty double header.

The Lady Blue Devils were able to earn a win in the firstround of the North Half playoff tournament at H. W. ByersThursday night. Second Round action will contiue Fridaynight with tipoff at 6:00 p.m.

Water Valley’s game at Byhalia Saturday has been moved to Water Valley. Junior varsity aciton will begin at noon with the varsity squad to follow shortly after.

Basketball:The Water Valley Blue Devils lost a nail-biter in the firstround of the division 2A basketball playoffs Wednesdaynight. “In 28 years of coaching I have never been more proudof a team’s effort,” says John Sherman, head coach of theBlue Devils.Baseball: The Blue Devil baseball team got the bats rolling Tuesdayafternoon in varsity action. “I was…

By David HowellEditor COFFEEVILLE – Yalobusha supervisors have been working on a four-year plan to divide approximately $1,670,000 in state aid funds for maintenance and repair of roads and bridges in the county.     The money is appropriated through the Office of State Aid Road Construction, an office of the Mississippi Department of Transportation. State-aid…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – The city could save as much as $60,000 for repairs to the water damaged Blackmur Memorial Library under a plan approved by alderman. Damage is confined to the 2002 addition and is estimated at about $70,000, according to Mayor Bill Norris. The plan, which was presented by Joe Newman,…

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUSThe Associated Pressand DAN DAVISHattiesburg American     JACKSON, Miss. (AP) _ A Hattiesburg man fights for access to information about how his son was killed during a law enforcement chase. A Leakesville newspaper editor tries to report on disputes between county supervisors and trustees of a publicly owned hospital, only to find…

Staff Report The Water Valley Junior Auxiliary Crown Gala will be held this Saturday night beginning at 6:30 at the Davidson Elementary School Gym, according to Sasha Hyde, JA president. This year’s event will take on an air of international intrigue with its Casino Royale theme. “We believe it will be a lot of fun,…

Staff Report WATER VALLEY – Renasant Bank has pledged $200,000 to establish a low-interest loan program for the Water Valley Main Street Association.  The goal of the program is to help property owners preserve Water Valley’s historic buildings, renovate newer buildings to fit in with the historic character of Water Valley’s downtown area, and fill…