By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY  – A potential change in the county’s 2007 beer ordinance could come next month after supervisors have discussed the possibility of allowing convenience stores in the county to sell cold beer to-go. The matter first surfaced during the June 5 supervisor meeting when Tillatoba Truck Store owner Tommy Griffis…

By Linda Evans White Watermelon Carnival Publicity Chairman Water Valley is gearing up for the city’s First-Week-end-in-August Watermelon Carnival. Sponsored by the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, this year marks the 48th annual carnival on August 4-5th; and it promises to be an exciting event!  Plans are already in the works for family and class…

The Mississippi Highway Patrol will begin the 2017 Fourth of July Holiday Enforcement Period on Friday, June 30, at 6 p.m. and conclude Tuesday, July 4, at midnight.  With the anticipation of heavy traffic flow throughout the state, all available troopers will be assigned saturation patrols in an effort to maximize visibility and reduce traffic…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Two people were killed and three others injured in two related automobile accidents Sunday night on I-55 between the Enid and Oakland exit. Yalobusha County Coroner Ronnie Stark reported Cynthia Williams, 41, and Carlton Raynor, 26, both of Batesville were pronounced dead at the scene. Stark said they…

Enid Lake News By Enid Lake Park Rangers With the Fourth of July just around the corner, remember to put SAFETY at the top of your list, while making your plans. When participating in water related activities, some important tips to remember include the fact that all boaters and every member of the boating party…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – A $5 million bid to renovate the interior and exterior of Yalobusha General Hospital and add a second floor that will house a geropsychology unit was the lowest of three bids taken under advisement at last Thursday’s Board of Supervisor meeting. Century Construction and Realty, Inc. of Ridgeland…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – A Yalobusha County deputy was injured Friday morning in a shootout that ended with the death of a Missouri man and woman. Sheriff Lance Humphreys reported that Deputy Thomas West was hit by several pellets from a shotgun blast at point-blank range and is extremely lucky to be…

WATER VALLEY – When deputy Thomas West woke up Saturday, a day after being engaged in battle for his life, he was greeted to an outpouring of support from friends, family and brothers in blue through texts, calls and on social media. His response was one of gratitude. “The heroes came running to gunfire,” West…

ATER VALLEY – A wandering alligator gave a family a scare and a couple of deputies and a wildlife officer a workout Saturday evening. Mark Ortwein reported he was headed home on Hwy. 32, west of Water Valley, when his daughter called and reported the gator was in the edge of their yard. “I thought…