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Halloween Party Scheduled Oct. 20

By Editor | October 11, 2017 |

A Halloween party is scheduled at the National Guard Armory in Water Valley on Saturday, October 20th, 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…

Hart Will Step Down As Mayor, Three Candidates Commit To Run

By Editor | October 11, 2017 |

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.…

Laced Gummies Lead To Arrest During Traffic Stop

By Editor | October 11, 2017 |

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…

Local Cheerleader Invited To London New Year’s Parade

By Editor | October 11, 2017 |

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…

Voting Irregularity Accusation From PILF Is Not Accurate

By Editor | October 11, 2017 |

By David Howell Editor A press release from the Indiana-based Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) last month claiming that Yalobusha is one of 248 counties in the country with more registered voters than adult residents is not true according to the Secretary of State’s office. Circuit Clerk Daryl Burney reported that he received a letter…

Hart Will Step Down As Mayor, At Least Three Plan To Run

By Editor | October 5, 2017 |

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 November 3. Herbie Rogers, Terry Rockette and Mickey Howley each reported Thursday that they plan to run in the special election. Alderman-at-Large Donald Gray also told the Herald that…

WV Native Leads Groundbreaking Research On Pulmonary Hypertension

By Editor | October 4, 2017 |

As a graduate of the University of South Alabama Basic Medical Sciences doctoral program and an assistant professor of pharmacology at the USA College of Medicine, Dr. Natalie Bauer calls South her “home.” She leads groundbreaking research on pulmonary hypertension, a progressive disease in which high blood pressure in the lungs leads to right heart…

Deputy Coroner Will Resign In December

By Editor | October 4, 2017 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Supervisors appointed Cindy Tritt to serve as the county’s deputy coroner following a recommendation from Coroner Ronnie Stark. The appointment came during Monday’s Board of Supervisor meeting after Stark also delivered a resignation letter from deputy coroner Debbie Jackson. “I am primarily resigning for lack of support from…

Litter, Vandalism Bring Scrutiny

By Editor | October 4, 2017 |

By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE  – Sign shooting, tree painting, road littering and other detestable acts in the county triggered conversation at Friday’s Board of Supervisor meeting about finding long-term solutions to combat the problematic behavior.  “If we don’t address it, it is going to keep getting worse and worse,” District 3 Supervisor Lee McMinn…

Marchbanks Specialty Earns Spotlight Award

By Editor | October 4, 2017 |

By Clay Ashford WV Chamber WATER VALLEY – Marchbanks Specialty Company has been selected to receive the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce “Business Spotlight” award. The award was presented to President Keith Marchbanks. Marchbanks Specialty Co., Inc., with Keith Marchbanks, President; Jeanette Marchbanks, Vice-President; and Jeanenne Fonte, Secretary/Treasurer, has been a longtime supporter of…

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  1. Cynthia Smith on March 29, 2023 at 9:53 am

    Is there a hearing for Billy Brooks concerning Ashley Henley’s death?

    • Margaret Tapper on June 11, 2024 at 12:08 pm

      Can any one give me the phone number to call for the law suit against Coltec for the TCE.

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