By David HowellEditor COFFEEVILLE – The  Yalobusha Economic Development District (YEDD) has a new point man following the selection of Bob Tyler as interim director during a morning meeting Tuesday at the Coffeeville Courthouse.    Tyler has been serving as Water Valley’s appointment on the nine-person YEDD board since the board became operational two months ago…

WATER VALLEY –  The Water Valley School District was among 12 recipients recognized Tuesday, November 13 in Jackson as a part of the Mississippi School Boards Association’s Lighthouse School Leader Awards Program. The district earned one of six Lantern awards in the program, in honor of its all Level 5 (superior-performing) schools.     Three districts…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – Marko Milicevic believes his hometown is the best place in the world and he and his Mom, Dr. Dragica “D.” Milicevic, have no plans to leave. Marko’s father, Dr. Bojan “Bo” Milicevic, died Nov. 19 after losing his battle with cancer. The death of Dr. Bo was a blow…

  A dedication ceremony for the new flag pole at Blackmur Memorial Library was held at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 30. The flag pole was donated by the Water Valley Literary Club. Here Mayor Bill Norris and WV Electric Department Manager Joe Newman host the flag. Jan Ward (right), spokesperson for the Literary Club explained…

By David HowellEditor WATER VALLEY – Holiday festivities in the Valley take a different twist this year as the celebration began Thursday night with an exciting lineup of Christmas fun.     At 6 p.m., the Town and Country Garden Club and the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce jointly sponsored a tree lighting ceremony at…

November 8, 2007 Staff Report     The newsroom at the Herald has received a number of questions from concerned citizens on both sides. In an effort to present as many facts as possible, the Herald will accept questions about this issue.     Readers are encouraged to submit their questions via e-mail, U.S. mail or written…

By David HowellEditor     Yalobusha election officials are getting plenty of experience as the fourth election day this year is fast approaching.     But judging from the slim number of absentee voting to date, Yalobusha Circuit Clerk Daryl Burney said the voter turnout on December 11 may be light.     “Generally you can judge the…

By David HowellEditor      COFFEEVILLE – Citing a tight fiscal year for the county, three supervisors balked at a salary increase for Yalobusha County deputies during a recessed supervisor meeting held last Tuesday, Nov. 20.     Sheriff William “Lance” Humphreys appeared before the board earlier in the month and was asked to present a…

By Jack GurnerReporter WATER VALLEY – “You are a big winner in our lottery,” the email reads. But, if you fall for that line, you may be a big loser. Yalobusha County residents are getting email notices from all over the world stating that they have won a lottery. Don’t believe it, local bank officials…

By David HowellEditor STARKVILLE – Yalobusha’s largest employer received the North Mississippi Industrial Development Association’s (NMIDA) 2007 Industry Of The Year Thursday, Nov. 15.     BorgWarner was selected from nominations in the 33 counties in northeast Mississippi that compose NMIDA’s geographical area. The distinction was based on the company’s role and support of the community.…