Two youngsters were slightly injured when a school bus ran off Eckford Street and into a ditch Thursday afternoon. The driver told investigators that a white Ford Focus heading south in her lane caused the accident and then left the scene. There were 14 students and the driver aboard bus number 16, according to Mario…

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…

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) confirmed two pediatric deaths due to influenza (flu) illness. The deaths occurred in DeSoto and Madison County. “Mississippi is now seeing increased influenza activity statewide,” said  State Health Officer Dr. Ed Thompson. Local heatlh care providers report that flu cases have increased in Yalobusha County. “I have never…

Last summer, Lloyd Caulfield applied for the Breckenridge Colorado Ski Patrol and was informed in the fall that he had been selected. Although an experienced skier, Loyd’s primary mode of travel while on duty with the ski patrol is by snowmobile. Breckenridge is one of Colorado’s most popular ski destinations and operates the Ski Patrol…

By David HowellEditor     Tax talk has been a recurring theme around the county as Yalobushians received their tax bills at the end of 2007.     Many have seen an increase and want to know why.     Each year, supervisors work to prepare a fiscal year budget, beginning October 1, and this year was no…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – The city will participate in the Great American Cleanup – Mississippi as part of preparations for the town’s sesquicentennial, according to Mayor Bill Norris. Water Valley will be 150 years old this year and a Founders Day celebration will be held April 19 in honor of the city’s creation…

By David Howell Editor     A squabble about a county road found its way to federal court in late January when Fletcher Fly sued Yalobusha County.     Fly is seeking to settle a dispute concerning the ownership County Road 161, an issue that has been festering for several years.     The matter seemed to come…

City Crime Report Water Valley Police Capt. Roger Thomas reported the following activity in the Water Valley City limits during the past week: • Made six arrests for driving under suspension; • Made an arrest for trespassing; • Made two arrests for domestic assault; • Made an arrest for disorderly conduct; • Made an arrest…

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOKNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN …MAJOR SEVERE WEATHER OUTBREAK IN PROGRESS ACROSS THE MID SOUTH…THE MID SOUTH IS THE MIDST OF A MAJOR SEVERE WEATHER OUTBREAK.ROTATING SUPERCELL THUNDERSTORMS HAVE PRODUCED TORNADOES IN THEMEMPHIS METROPOLITAN AREA…JACKSON…NEAR OXFORD…AND MCNAIRYAND SAINT FRANCIS COUNTIES.THE MEMPHIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SUSTAINED DAMAGE AS WELL AS THEHICKORY RIDGE MALL. IN JACKSON…THERE…

CITY OF WATER VALLEY BOARD MEETING January 2, 2008 6:30 PM AGENDA     ************************************** Call Meeting to Order Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes Dollie Neely – Public Hearing for Re- Zoning of property located at 935 Blackmur Drive Approval of Airport Grant Invoice :  Willis Engineering ——— $ 558.00                      …