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Bomb Threat Is A Hoax

By Editor | September 20, 2017 |

By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE  – A bomb threat was dispelled Monday at Coffeeville High School after the building was searched by a K-9 from neighboring Panola County.  Coffeeville Police Chief Mark Martin reported that the threat was made during an anonymous phone call that came to the school mid-morning Monday reporting a bomb, similar…

Deputies, Officer Awarded For Bravery

By Editor | September 20, 2017 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Over 200 people attended the Yalobusha County Sheriff’s Department Appreciation Banquet Saturday night as deputies Thomas West and Donald Wilson along with Water Valley Police Officer Derrick Yancy were each awarded the Medal of Valor and presented letters of commendation.  The three law enforcement officers were involved in…

Water Valley Area Chamber Of Commerce Sponsors Fall Decorating Contest

By Editor | September 20, 2017 |

By Linda White Fall Decorating Contest Chairman WV Chamber WATER VALLEY – Cooler evening temps create thoughts of football games, hot soups and chili, beautiful fall colors, pumpkins, and holiday events.   The Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is promoting another Fall Decorating Contest to encourage our businesses to dress up their outdoor storefronts…

Lee House Presents Heritage Art

By Editor | September 20, 2017 |

One of the stops on the Art Crawl this year is very special to our hearts and takes us back to remember many old friends from our past, remembered but not forgotten.  The Lee House at 114 McLarty Circle offers us a rare opportunity to view Heritage Art, paintings on loan from private collections of…

BorgWarner Expansion Will Add 75 Jobs

By Editor | September 20, 2017 |

JACKSON – BorgWarner, a global leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles, announced an expansion Tuesday at the Water Valley location that is expected to create approximately 75 jobs over the next two years with a corporate investment of $20 million.   “BorgWarner’s Water Valley location has expanded and added jobs…

Fact Finding Phase Of County Plan Is Complete

By Editor | September 20, 2017 |

Information is being compiled after public input was gathered in three public meetings spread out across the county last week – in Coffeeville, Oakland and Water Valley.  During each of the three meetings participants were asked the following questions: 1. What specific amenities, actions, etc. come to your mind when you think about what is…

Renasant Bank Seeks Local Talent For Rotating Art Show

By Editor | September 20, 2017 |

Renasant Bank is seeking for artists to display their work in the bank lobby as part of the rotating art show featuring local talent. Paintings, photography, collage, drawings and quilts, all artists are invited to participate.  All work must be ready to hang with proper frames  and wires. All sales go to the artists. If interested…

Public Engages In County Planning

By Editor | September 13, 2017 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – At presstime Tuesday night the second of three public meetings was underway at the Water Valley courthouse as supervisors push toward the implementation of a long-range plan to guide future growth in the county. The meeting is one of three scheduled this week across the county to get…

County Awards Bid For Hospital Work

By Editor | September 13, 2017 |

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Super-visors awarded a $4.628 million bid for work at the county’s 55 year-old hospital that will include interior and exterior renovations, plus the addition of a second floor on the front of the building that will house a geropsych unit.  The bid is the first phase of an…

FMA All Stars Will Take The Stage Saturday

By Editor | September 13, 2017 |

Foster Music & Arts will present another of its FMA Showcases at the Old School Theater on Saturday, September 16. These musical variety shows are hosted by the house band The FMA All Stars, which regularly features saxophonist  Casey Lipe,  Steve McGregory, on organ and piano, Amy Fisher on bass, and Jon McLeod and Kevin…

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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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