By David Howell and Jack Gurner WATER VALLEY –  “Caterpillar is here,” Bob Tyler told the Water Valley Board of Aldermen during their rescheduled meeting Monday night.     Tyler, who is director of the Yalobusha County Economic Development District, made his comments during the opening of the city board session that had to be moved…

The Water Valley Main Street Association, and Mari and Eddie Foster are sponsoring a writing contest for grades ninth to 12th in honor of local historian, the late Bruce Gurner. The contest is part of the upcoming Founders Day, April 19, celebrating the City of Water Valley’s sesquicentennial.    This contest will determine a winner…

In an effort to keep the public informed about matters that effect our area, the Herald encourages readers to submit questions via e-mail, U.S. mail or written questions can be dropped off at the office. E-mail your questions to askherald@bellsouth.net or mail them to P.O. Box 648. Each week, questions will be published in the…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Caterpillar Update on Impact of Tornado-Damaged Oxford, Mississippi Manufacturing Facility Company is focusing global resources on business resumption for component operation struck by tornado      PEORIA, Ill.— Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) is focusing the full scope of its global business and network of suppliers on resuming operations at the company’s Oxford, Mississippi…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Work is underway at home and and in the state’s capital to gain legislative support for constructing a regional jail in Yalobusha County.     The project moved forward last Thursday as Yalobusha Supervisors voted to hire a consultant and House Bill 988 moved out of the House corrections…

Water Valley Police Capt. Roger Thomas reported the following activity in the Water Valley City limits during the past week: • Made two arrests for driving under suspension; • Made two arrests for possession of a controlled substance; • Made two arrests for simple domestic assault; • Made one arrest for public drunk; • Made…

   Sales tax figures released by the Mississippi Tax Commission  showed that overall sales tax collected in Water Valley dipped slightly while Coffeeville and Oakland both recorded healthy increases.     Sales tax figures released by the Mississippi Tax Commission  showed that overall sales tax collected in Water Valley dipped slightly while Coffeeville and Oakland both…

    The Board of Supervisors have scheduled a recessed meeting on Tuesday, February 19, at 9 a.m. at the third floor board room of the Water Valley Courthouse.     The meeting was scheduled to discuss a potential interlocal agreement between Yalobusha and Panola County regarding drug interdiction on I-55. Sheriff Lance Humphreys presented the agreement…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – A second Yalobusha County business has been put at a competitive disadvantage by distance requirements in the local beer ordinances.     The Dunn Family Steakhouse on North Main Street in Water Valley will not be allowed to sell beer for on-premises consumption because of its location near the North…

by David HowellEditor     An Oxford company has been busy through the weekend moving equipment into the Water Valley industrial park in the building that formerly housed Steele Manufacturing.     After one of Caterpillar’s key parts plants, located in Oxford, sustained heavy damage in last Tuesday’s tornado, Water Valley businessman Cayce Washington offered the use…