Supervisors opted not to make an unusual mid-year change on switching the health insurance provider utilized for the county’s 60-plus employees following a strong sales pitch last month from Ecru-based Affordable Employee Benefits representation Andrew Nowlin. The change would have saved the county $2,000 a month. Nowlin attended Board of Supervisors meeting on May 11…

Folson Wins Ward Four Race Political newcomer Nicole Folson earned an eight-vote victory, 120-112, in the race for Ward 4 Alderman in last Tuesday’s General Election. Folson faced incumbent Larry Bell, who ran as an independent. With all other candidates in the City of Water Valley running as Democrats, this was the only contested race…

 Yalobusha County Deputy Jim Bailey was honored as the 2017 Deputy of the Year last week by the Mississippi Sheriff’s Association. Bailey was nominated by Sheriff Lance Humphreys, who reported Bailey routinely goes above and beyond during the execution of his duties and always responds with professionalism and compassion. Humphreys cited two specific incidents where…

By Linda E. White Herald Contributor WATER VALLEY –  Tri-Lake Eye Clinic has been selected by the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce as the recipient of the next Business Spotlight Award.  On Thursday, June 8th, the chamber proudly presented special certificates to the two optometrists involved with this business over the years,  Dr. Rayford…

WATER VALLEY – Aldermen hired a new police chief, heard a lengthy list of grievances from a disgruntled property owner and handled routine business during the June 6 city meeting.  Tony Hernandez, a 17-year veteran of the Water Valley Police Department was tapped to be the new chief in a unanimous vote by aldermen. He…

At presstime Tuesday, the results for the Ward Four Alderman race in the City of Water Valley were not available. The race is the final contest in the city as incumbent Larry Bell faces Nicole Folson.The results will be included in next week’s edition of the Herald and posted online at yalnews.com. Bell was running…

The Water Valley Farmer’s Market got underway on Main Street last Friday afternoon with multiple venders selling produce, baked goods and other items. Les and Sherry Driggers offers delicious artisan breads.  This year the farmer’s market will be held each Friday afternoon on Main Street from 3 to 6 p.m. 

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Supervisors voted 4-1 to adopt a smoke-free ordinance in Yalobusha County during Monday’s meeting.  The ordinance prohibits smoking in all places of public accommodation and will take effect July 5. The action follows discussion last month alerting residents in the county that the matter would be voted on…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – District Three Supervisor Lee McMinn announced he will not seek re-election in 2019 during Monday’s Board of Supervisor meeting. McMinn, who is mid-way through his second term as supervisor, cited his commitment to make hard decisions without worrying about political fallout.  “Smoking, beer drinking, zoning ordinances, cleaning up…