By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – The municipal airport is open again and is one small step away from final FAA approval. A new lighting system has been completed and is in operation, according to Mike Scroggins, Airport Manager. “We’re up to date now with frequency control,” Scroggins added. Frequency control allows a pilot to…

The Water Valley Junior Auxiliary presented their Community Inspiration Award at the ninth annual Crown Gala held Saturday night to Snooky and Mary Lou Williams. The couple were recognized for their outstanding service, support, and devotion. WVJA President Sasha Hyde (center) presented the award to the couple. – Photo by Jack Gurner

Lady Devils Lose In State Playoff Bid By Jeff EubanksSports Reporter JACKSON – The number three seed that the Lady Devils claimed in the Region-2A North Half playoffs matched them up against the Region-2A number two seed Kemper Co. Wildcats at Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, Monday Feb. 25 in the first round of the State…

By CHARLIE MITCHELLVicksburg Post VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) — Put 10 Mississippi government officials or commission appointees in a room and it would be interesting to hear their answers to a quiz on what constitutes a “personnel matter,” probably the most often invoked exception to state’s open meetings act. For instance, if a city council meets…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – Final approval of new water and sewer rates for the city is expected at the regular first Tuesday meeting of the Board of Aldermen on March 4 at city hall.     Residential customers can expect to pay an average of just over $1 more per month, according to Morris…

What would a birthday celebration be without a cake? So, the Water Valley Main Street Association is sponsoring a birthday cake competition to honor the city’s sesquicentennial observance. The contest will be one of many activities planned for Founder’s Day on April 19. “Cakes will be judged on how well they represent and celebrate the…

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.

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…