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…

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…

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…