Letters to the Editor
Bypass Signs Create Confusion At Intersection
Dear Editor, I have recently observed several near misses at the intersection of Wise St, with Miss No. 7, and Miss 315. Vehicles crossing No. 7 appear not to yield the right of way after stopping due to the sign which states “cross traffic does not stop.” I have been told that sign indicates “cross…
Read MoreHistory Is 10 To 20 Percent Science, Mostly Dates, And The Rest Is Our Interpretation
Dear Editor, In the September 24th Herald, John Nelson finds History neglected. Mr Nelson begins with fear, paragraph after paragraph, which can certainly affect a view of history. Much of his fear is a very real and personal opinion and should be respected as such. But History, as much as it is a science, should…
Read MoreOne Would Expect More Interest In November’s Election
Dear Editor, Fourteen weeks from this past Tuesday we will elect a president to lead us the next four years and a congressman to serve the next two years. With U.S. senators serving six year terms, Mississippi also has a senate term expiring this year. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith was appointed to serve when the late…
Read MoreMain Street Cans Are Not Emptied Regularly
Dear Editor, I have two questions for our Board of Aldermen. First question: Is there an ordinance stating city workers will empty the garbage cans on Main Street only “in anticipation” of them stinking? As is clearly evident during my walks, the cans are NOT being emptied on a regular basis. The second question: …
Read MoreDemocratic Party Has Made It Clear Where They Intend To Take America
Rarely do we see a political point of view that is succinct, exactly on point with no shrouded message designed to obfuscate the intention of the authors. We are now at that point in America. The Democrat party has given voice to their new wave and made totally clear where they are intending to take…
Read MorePeel Back The Layers And Abortion Was At The Heart Of Fight Against Kavanaugh’s Nomination
Dear Editor, You’re down to your last onion and the stores are closed. Got to finish the potato salad and you really need that onion. It smells a little off but you’re hoping it’s just the first layer or two that’s soft and rotten (it’s a Vidalia – delicious but goes bad quickly). You…
Read MoreArts Council Extends Thanks For Sponsors And Participation In 10th Annual Art Crawl
The Water Valley Arts Council would like to thank everyone in Water Valley for their participation and sponsorship of the 10th Annual Art Crawl. Thank you to all the artists and musicians for sharing their wonderful talents with the community and all of those who visited. Thank you to our sponsors for which the event…
Read MoreMotorists Need To Review Driver’s Manual For Crosswalk Rules
Dear Editor, During my morning walk, two cars traveling north on Main Street blew past me while I was in the middle of the MARKED crosswalk in front of Turnage Drugs. We pedestrians in Water Valley understand that crossing any street in town – but Main Street in particular – is a dangerous business. This…
Read MoreWhere Aldermen Sit During Board Meetings Is Not Important
Dear Editor, During the April 3rd Board of Aldermen meeting, the agenda consisted of 21 items. Even with that number of items, one of our alderman decided to spend time arguing about who should sit where around the table. If I understood correctly, this person (who recently accused several of his peers of wasting time…
Read MoreIs It Too Much To Expect Aldermen To Attend Two Meetings Per Month?
Dear Editor, In the December 5, 2017 Board of Aldermen meeting, the decision was made to hold bi-monthly board meetings. After following that process for only two months (February and March), three city officials have decided that our community’s many issues and their constituents’ concerns don’t warrant two nights of their time. In the March…
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