WATER VALLEY – The Water Valley Police Department has launched an initiative to educate motorists in the city about parking violations. Water Valley Police Chief Jason Mangrum reported that officers are focusing on four primary problems – parking the wrong way with the left wheels to the curb on a two-way street, and parking in…

VERONA – Pamela Redwine, MSU Extension Agent and County Coordinator in Yalobusha, was awarded the FCS program of the Year. The presentation was made on Friday, Dec. 13, during the MSU Extension Northeast Regional meeting held in Verona. Redwine’s recognition comes from a new program she launched in October, 2023, an innovative evening series called…

I believe it’s a first in my career, we received a press release from the U.S. Forest Service reminding people to be “Bear Aware” while enjoying the forests in Mississippi. Apparently the population of bears has increased across the state and bear sightings are becoming a little more frequent. And just so you know, if…

As we move toward Christmas Day, the warmth of the season lingers in Water Valley. This year, our beautiful town came alive with the kind of magic that only happens when family and friends come together. Through the laughter, lights, and celebrations, we’ve been reminded once again why Christmas in Water Valley feels so special.…

It’s Christmas week here in Water Valley! Come to think of it, I guess it’s Christmas week everywhere that practices. But, locally, everything is slowing down. Work days are wrapping up early and last-minute Christmas shopping is teetering out. School is also out, so the local teenagers are let loose and running wild. Possibly too…

• 1 5 Years Ago, Dec. 31, 2009 – The year-end review for 2009 painted a gloomy picture after the jobless rate in the county soared to a 22 year high with a global recession raging. In July, 2009, over 17 percent of the county’s workforce were unemployed. That rate was the highest recorded since…

Merry Christmas all! We’re finally at the end of the year and celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ! I hope everyone is having a great week. I know there’s a lot of travel, and we’re praying for everyone to have safe travels. We were going to go caroling last Friday but decided not…

WATER VALLEY – Ten years ago, in December 2014, Second Chance Animal Alliance (SCAA) was born out of heartbreak and necessity. Just weeks prior, in November, a Water Valley resident experienced a frightening event: their dog, picked up by the city’s animal control, was almost euthanized. “This tragic incident brought to light the grim reality…

By Jessie Gurner Herald Contributer WATER VALLEY – For years, the members of the Water Valley Town and Country Garden Club have watched their favorite Hallmark Christmas movies. They marveled at the snow-draped towns, the cozy decorations, and the picture-perfect Christmas tree displays that transformed humble parks into magical holiday wonderlands. “Wouldn’t it be lovely…

WATER VALLEY – The annual fundraiser for the Water Valley Masonic Lodge #8 culminated with a drawing Monday afternoon at Larson’s Cash Saver. Cassandra Judson was the lucky winner of $300 in groceries, the grand prize in the raffle. Yolonda Pool won $200 in gasoline and Kelsey Walker’s winning raffle ticket garnered her $50 in…