By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Another candidate has emerged as a contender for mayor in a special election planned in December for the city’s top elected position. Donald Gray told the Herald Monday afternoon he will run.  Gray’s announcement follows pushes the field to four candidates who have publicly announced they plan to…

Out-of-town judges will select winners of the Fall Decorating Contest this weekend so there is still time to get your business decorated to participate. The contest is sponsored by the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and the first place winner will receive $100, second place will receive $75 and the third place winner earns…

By Bill Dabney Communications Specialist UM Foundation OXFORD – In receiving this year’s Joey Embry Scholarship, University of Mississippi freshman Lori Wilson carries on the legacy — and in many ways, the spirit — of the student-athlete who died tragically in 1998, just months before he was expected to be a major contributor on the…

By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – An Oakland man was arrested for possession of methamphetamine during a traffic stop Sunday morning. Sheriff Lance Humphreys reported Jason Patton, 31, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, less than two grams, no driver’s license and careless driving after deputies stopped him on County Road 222 around 1 a.m.…

By David Howell  Editor WATER VALLEY – Two Water Valley School District teachers have been indicted by a grand jury for directing or causing a youth to commit a felony.  Sheriff Lance Humphreys reported Jill Todd and Alana Harris, both of Water Valley, were arrested Monday after allegedly directing or causing a student at Water…

By Jaime Harker Ever since I joined the English department at the University of Mississippi in 2003, I have been proud to call Mississippi my adopted home.  I moved to Water Valley in 2008, and except for a six-month hiatus, I have lived here ever since.  My wife and I were married in Water Valley,…