Oakland Struggles To Replace Aging Fire Truck
COFFEEVILLE — The rising cost of fire trucks is placing small towns like Oakland in a difficult position, a challenge Yalobusha County supervisors discussed during their Jan. 5 “first Monday” meeting as District Four Supervisor Eddie Harris outlined efforts to help the town move closer to replacing its aging fire truck. Harris said work is…
Read MoreEmanuel Touts Mississippi Education
WATER VALLEY — Potential 2028 presidential candidate Rahm Emanuel told a packed room in Water Valley Wednesday night that Mississippi’s recent gains in literacy offer one of the most important education lessons in the country, and one he believes national leaders are failing to confront with urgency. Emanuel, the former Chicago mayor, U.S. congressman, White…
Read MoreCoffeeville Fire Funding Under Scrutiny
COFFEEVILLE — Concerns over the financial management and compliance status of the Coffeeville Fire Department were raised Monday morning during the Yalobusha County Board of Supervisors meeting, as Yalobusha County Emergency Management Agency Director Stewart Spence warned the department could face possible state action if issues are not resolved. Spence told supervisors that one of…
Read MoreRahm Emanuel Town Hall Moved To Wednesday
WATER VALLEY — Former Chicago Mayor, U.S. Congressman, White House Chief of Staff and U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel will visit Water Valley this week for a public town hall focused on the future of public education. The Town Hall on the Future of Public Education is now scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 7, at…
Read MoreSupervisors Back Sheriff Radar Push
COFFEEVILLE — The Yalobusha County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Monday morning to adopt a resolution supporting an effort by the Mississippi Sheriffs’ Association to lobby state lawmakers for a change in state law that would allow county sheriff’s departments to use radar for speed enforcement. Sheriff Jerimaine Gooch requested the resolution during the first…
Read More4-H Shooting Sports Kicks Off New Season
COFFEEVILLE — One of Yalobusha County’s strongest and fastest-growing 4-H youth programs is gearing up for another season, with sign-ups and safety training scheduled Saturday, Jan. 10, at 10 a.m. at the Multi-Purpose Building in Coffeeville. The meeting is required for all participants, including both new and returning members. County Extension Agent Missy Burney said…
Read MoreA Reminder As Tornado Season Nears
You may notice changes in the paper this week. This redesign has been in the works for a while, and it’s part of a larger effort to make sure the Herald is somewhat modern and looks consistent across both print and digital platforms. In today’s newspaper business, those two worlds have to work together. Times…
Read MoreCounty Was Represented In 2006 National Farm Bureau Convention
10 Years– January 7, 2016 – The county’s new Ag and Natural Resource agent was introduced at the “first Monday” Board of Supervisors meeting. Kyle Jeffreys started his new role Monday and was introduced by Mississippi Extension Service County Coordinator Pamela Redwine during Monday’s meeting. This week C Spire announced their partnership with Base Camp…
Read MoreThe K-Named Class At Davidson Elementary
Before I get into my first column of 2026, I have a holdover 2025 Christmas-related shout-out that I didn’t quite have time to squeeze in until now. I’d like to give a public round of applause to DES third grade teacher Ms. Smith who teaches – in one class, mind you – students named Khyliee,…
Read MoreGetaway Plans Go Wrong In The Valley
WATER VALLEY — Two recent shoplifting cases, one involving a suspect backing into a police cruiser and another tied to a repeat offender, led to multiple arrests in Water Valley, according to Police Chief Jason Mangrum. The most recent incident occurred Tuesday morning, Jan. 6, at Dollar General on South Main Street. The call came…
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