By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Longtime Chamber of Commerce volunteer Tonya Eubanks was presented the Braswell Hatcher Community Service Award at Monday’s annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet. The presentation by Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce’s assistant vice-president Mary Sue Stevens was among highlights of the evening that also included Mayor Larry Hart’s…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – The first in what is expected to be a flurry of lawsuits against EnPro Industries, Inc., Goodrich Corporation and Oldco, LLC regarding the decades old contamination at the former Colt Industries/Holley Carburetor site in Water Valley was filed last Friday in Yalobusha County Circuit Court. Attorney General Jim…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – County officials are exploring the possibility of using an inmate work program for offenders who owe fines in justice court to help combat the county’s litter problem. The topic surfaced in the “first Monday” supervisor meeting last week after multiple supervisors expressed frustration with the vast amount of…

Keke Campbell is a young woman with a big idea. As a girl growing up in Water Valley she was keenly aware of the lack of activities for kids. She knew that young folks without guidance have a hard time finding their way.  KeKe was lucky, she always knew exactly what she wanted to do…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – “I am excited about coming here and being part of the community,” Ezzard Beane told Davidson Elementary School (DES) teachers and faculty during an introductory meeting last Thursday. Beane was hired last week and will assume duties as the new DES principal when the 2017-18 school year kicks…

By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – The hard-working volunteers at Second Chance Animal Alliance (SCAA) have added more work to their busy schedule with the renovation of a new animal shelter. The organization purchased property on Hwy. 315 just outside of Water Valley that includes two structures, one damaged by fire, and have already…