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An Office That Carries A Lot Of Weight
The Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting resumes for the position of Office Manager. On paper, that may sound like a regular job announcement. But we all know it means a little more than that. The Chamber office is one of those places where the work may look simple from the outside, but…
Read MoreBeckham, The Festival And A Busy Week
Our 5th Yalo-Ribbon Festival was just wonderful. The weather, the sounds of kids having fun, and the voices of singers, and the pleasant hum of community members and visitors greeting one another made it such a special day. It reminded me of my favorite song, “It’s a Wonderful World,” and particularly the verse that includes,…
Read MoreWaiting On Lilly Rose To Make Five Roses
Happy Mother’s Day to all of you precious mothers. My prayer is that God will bless each and every one of you mothers and that you can be with your family on this special day. Wear that red rose or white rose proudly! Freda Weir had a great time recently dining with her “Circle of…
Read MoreSupervisors Leave Garbage Policy Unchanged After Discussion In Meetings
YALOBUSHA — A dispute over a garbage bill in April led to a broader discussion this week as the Yalobusha County Board of Supervisors revisited its policy on canceling residential garbage pickup in the county. The issue first came up during the April 20 meeting, when supervisors reduced a bill for resident Leslie Campbell after…
Read MoreA Little Star Power At The Yalo-Ribbon Festival
OAKLAND — The Yalo-Ribbon Festival had a special guest Saturday. Miss University Cameron Davis attended at the invitation of Sue Smith, who caters for the Ole Miss Rebelettes, of which Davis is a member. Davis, a junior psychology major from Meridian, is the 77th Miss University and will represent the University of Mississippi at the…
Read MoreVintage Spartan Camper Turns Heads
WATER VALLEY — It didn’t take long to notice. Parked along Main Street last Saturday, a polished aluminum camper from another era drew a steady stream of attention, with people stopping for a closer look and a few photos. The camper belongs to Yalobusha County resident Charlie Mars, a popular singer-songwriter, who had just brought…
Read MoreFive More TCE Lawsuits Filed
WATER VALLEY — Five additional environmental lawsuits filed April 9 in Yalobusha County Circuit Court have doubled the number of active cases tied to trichloroethylene contamination at the former Holley Automotive plant, bringing the total to 10. The latest filings add more than 140 plaintiffs and include wrongful death claims on behalf of nine deceased…
Read MoreMinimal Damage In Solero Fire
WATER VALLEY – A machine inside Solero Technologies on South Main Street caught fire early Monday morning, prompting a quick response from the Water Valley Fire Department. Fire Chief Mark McGavock said the department received the call at 5:55 a.m., with dispatch reporting a fire in the building that houses on the county’s largest employers.…
Read MoreVolunteers Invited For May 2 Cleanup
WATER VALLEY – The Water Valley Utilities Commission is hosting the inaugural “Rally for a Clean Water Valley” Litter Pick-Up Day on Saturday, May 2, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. It’s a chance for folks all over town to come together and help take care of the place we all call home. Registration is from…
Read MoreYalo-Ribbon Festival Is Saturday In Oakland
OAKLAND — Volunteers in Oakland have been preparing for the 5th Yalo-Ribbon Festival by cleaning Swearengen Park and hanging yellow ribbons to welcome visitors. With headliner Danica Hart, formerly of Chapel Hart, and growing awareness of the event, organizers have moved this year’s festival to the larger James Riley Swearengen Walking Track and Park at…
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