High winds roared through Mississippi Tuesday as a fast moving storm system passed through the state. Some of the highest winds were recorded after the system passed through with sustained winds of over 40 mph and gusts of over 50 mph, according the National Weather Service in Memphis.  In Yalobusha County there were scattered reports…

  The American Cancer Society Relay for Life Dynamic Conquerors Team will be searching for the first Yalobusha County Idol, on March 8, 2008, beginning at 7 p.m., in the Water Valley Civic Auditorium.   The First Yalobusha County Idol Contest will consist of contestants displaying talents in any category of their choice. Individuals, as…

By Joel McNeeceCalhoun County Journal Bill Ross is concluding a 41-year career with the United States Postal Service this month. He is a native of Pine Valley, located between Bruce and Water Valley. Ross, who has served as Bruce’s postmaster the past 26 years, has announced his retirement effective the end January. “I’m just ready…

By Jack GurnerReporter   The Yalobusha General Hospital and Nursing Home is seeking portraits for their Wall of Service exhibit. Photographs of former physicians, previous chairmen of the hospital board, and directors of nursing are needed, according to Linda Eakes, director of pharmacy, who is heading up the project. “We’d like to pay tribute to…

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 Yalobusha County Board of Supervisors honored the late Brownie Crawford with a resolution recognizing his service to the community. Supervisor Tommy Vaughn (left center) presented a framed copy to his widow, Dorris, at a ceremony at her home. On hand for the presentation were (from left) Board President Amos Sims, Board Attorney John Crow,…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – The influenza bug is biting in Yalobusha County and “We’re knee deep in flu,” said Dr. Paul Odom who has seen more than a dozen cases over the weekend at the Odom Rural Medical Clinic in Water Valley. He added that the nasal swab tests have been positive for…

By Jack GurnerReporter With tax season upon us, it is certainly tempting to hire someone to prepare your tax return. And, in many cases, hiring an expert can save you a lot of time and money, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Mississippi. Since you are legally responsible for your tax return, whether…

Water Valley’s oldest business will celebrate its 120th year of operation in conjunction with Water Valley’s sesquicentennial observance in April. The North Mississippi Herald will complete 120 years of continuous publication with the April 25 newspaper, according to David Howell, editor. As part of the Herald’s birthday observance, we are looking for the oldest copy…

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK…UPDATEDNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TNTUE JAN 29 2008 DAMAGING WINDS OVER 40 MPH WITH GUSTS OVER 58 MPH CAN BE EXPECTEDTHROUGH 8 PM CST ACROSS THE ENTIRE MIDSOUTH. THESE WINDS MAY DOWNTREES AND POWER LINES…AND LEAD TO SCATTERED POWER OUTAGES.A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT.