By John Howell The Panolian  BATESVILLE – After a six-day trial and nine hours of deliberation, and after several confusing attempts to declare their decision to Judge Gerald Chatham Monday afternoon, the jury in the Quinton Tellis murder trial was unable to agree on a verdict. The judge thanked the jury, who were chosen in…

 By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – It’s been 20 years since Cayce Washington purchased an existing machine shop in Water Valley and started doing business on a shoe-string budget. The milestone will be celebrated Saturday with a company picnic honoring the dedicated work force and celebrating the uphill battle as Valley Tool, Inc., has…

The public is invited to the first “Vinyl Vipers” DJ party benefitting Water Valley Arts Council. Bradley Gordon’s Vinyl Vipers first “Good Causes” event is at Yalobusha Brewing Company inside Heartbreak Coffee. DJs will play all vinyl sets for free. A portion of bar sales will be donated to the Water Valley Arts Council!  Bring…

A Halloween party is scheduled at the National Guard Armory in Water Valley on Saturday, October 28th, from 6 to 10 p.m. Youth up to 12 grade are invited to this event. The fun will include face painting, characters, games plenty of good food and DJ Lashon Polk.   Admission is $5 per child, and…

Pine Valley Fire Department’s 2017 annual Haunted Hollow will be held Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28, from 7 p.m. until Midnight each night. Admission will be $7 per person. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Money raised will help provide the necessary equipment for the fire department. Concession will…

By David Howell Editor   WATER VALLEY – Three people have already announced plans to seek election for mayor in Water Valley following Tuesday night’s announcement that Mayor Larry Hart will step down on Nov. 3. Herbert Rogers, Terry Rockette and Mickey Howley each reported Thursday that they plan to run in the special election.…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – For the third consecutive week Yalobusha County deputies made multiple felony drug arrests during routine patrols. Sheriff Lance Humphreys reported Lisa Cochran and Robert Davis, both of Banner, were arrested during the early morning hours Saturday, October 7, during a traffic stop. The sheriff said the pair were…

Water Valley High School senior Carlye Washington is one of more than 650 high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the nation who will be representing Varsity Spirit in the world famous London New Year’s Day Parade. Washington is the daughter of Cayce and Michelle Washington and captain of the 2017 Water Valley High School…