WATER VALLEY — Solero Technologies will invest more than $14 million in its Water Valley manufacturing operation in an expansion expected to create 86 new jobs. The Mississippi Development Authority announced the project Thursday, saying the expansion includes the addition of 14 manufacturing lines at the Water Valley plant along with significant improvements to the…

WATER VALLEY – Water Valley aldermen are proposing a three-mill property tax increase as they work toward a final city budget for the coming fiscal year. The proposed increase would raise the city’s millage rate from 43.5 mills to 46.5 mills and generate an additional $67,917 in property tax revenue. The city’s total ad valorem…

Davidson Elementary School is off to a GREAT start! The halls are once again filled with the energy, excitement and enthusiasm of our young scholars, and we could not be more excited about the school year ahead. This year, Davidson Elementary is proud to welcome 601 students through our doors. From Pre-K through sixth grade,…

One of the joys of preserving local history is discovering the stories of the people and places that shaped the community. As I’m researching Camp Ground Cemetery, one question sparked particular interest: Who is the oldest documented burial in the cemetery? Other history is also emerging about the Camp Ground community. There are stories of…

WATER VALLEY — For Courthouse Café owner Justin McDaniel, successful social media marketing starts with looking beyond the walls of his own business. “The better the town, the better your business,” McDaniel told local business owners Monday. “The better the businesses around you, the better your business.” McDaniel was the featured speaker for the Water…

20 Years—August 24, 2006 — Secretary of State Eric Clark presented Yalobusha County two checks, totaling almost $99,000, money to be used to reimburse the county for voting machines purchased last year. On hand to receive the money were: Circuit Clerk Daryl Burney; election commissioners, Steve Cummings, June Byford, Ora Fay Polk, and Missy Kimzey;…

There are some things we probably don’t brag about enough in Water Valley and Yalobusha County. Solero Technologies and the people who go to work there every day are certainly on that list. Last Thursday brought some good news for Water Valley and Yalobusha County. The Mississippi Development Authority announced that Solero will invest more…

In last week’s column I self-righteously preached about how everyone could stand spending more time offline. Well, some of you might be pleased to know that I received instant karma as soon as I finished writing that column. The very moment I pressed “send” to shoot my column over the Herald office, my internet went out and has…

I have been studying humans for some time now. I live with them, so I have had plenty of opportunity. My conclusion is that humans are intelligent, capable creatures who can build houses, drive cars, operate computers and arrange for food to be delivered without ever leaving the couch. And yet they can spend ten…

We have lost a great man in our midst in the passing of Gene Standridge of Tillatoba. He served in many capacities throughout Yalobusha County, but we on the western side of the county felt he was an especially effective voice for us.  Gene and his wife, Lillian Bailey Standridge, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary…