Letters to the Editor
CPA Provides Information On Calculating The Gain On Mechanics Bank Stock
David Howell North Mississippi Herald Water Valley, Mississippi Dear Editor: Another tax issue that has surfaced in the last few weeks is the question of how to calculate the gain on the sale of Mechanics Bank stock sold to BankFirst. The first question is how and when was the Mechanics stock acquired? Three possibilities are,…
Read MoreIt’s Important To Understand The IRS Rules For Who Gets The Dependency Exemption
North Mississippi Herald Water Valley, Mississippi Dear Editor, As I began preparing tax returns for the 2023 filing year I have noticed an unusually large number of single parent returns being rejected by the IRS because someone else has already claimed the child as a dependent. This situation usually arises due to divorce or separation…
Read MoreWV Generosity Contributed To Successful Shoebox Collection
Dear Editor, Generosity throughout Water Valley contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across the U.S., the project collected 10 million shoebox gifts in 2023. Combined with those collected from partnering countries in 2023, the ministry is now sending over 11.3 million shoebox…
Read MorePastors, Deacons, Church! Where Are You?
Letter To The Editor, May 5, 2023 I’m writing this letter to anyone who is in the know, and even to those who may not know. The ones in the know should be the teachers, the principals, and, if they are doing their job, the school board members who are placed in office to monitor…
Read MoreNothing New To See Here – Stealing From The Poor And Giving It To The Rich
Dear Editor, OK, I am confused, nothing new there. I do understand Mississippi taking money from poor children and giving it to hall of fame football players and junkie pro wrestlers. There are fewer of these folks than poor children. So, more bang for the buck. I can understand why politicians, a thoughtful and earnest…
Read MoreDocumented, Published Truth Will Never Be Erased
Dear Editor, The article by Dottie Reed in last week’s Herald is a great tribute to Bishop Thomas L. Brown. To see his journey outlined in the article through a lifelong friendship from the University of Mississippi to now speaks volumes. Articles like these document the truth of the past and current times. I sincerely…
Read MoreIt’s Not Too Hard To Pick Up After Yourself
Dear Editor It’s not my favorite thing, but I can’t resist stopping when I am walking up thru the woods and find a beer can with the word “Natural” on it. I take a picture of it and add it to the digital pile. I have to wonder who passed thisaway, thru all this beautiful…
Read MoreAppreciation Is Extended To Our Veterans
Dear Editor, We want to let the veterans know that they are in our thoughts and prayers during this beautiful Christmas season. We offer our heartfelt appreciation for your service to our country. We know that as a country and as a family, we would not have the peace, safety, religious freedom and blessings without…
Read MoreDog Owners On CR 224 Are Optimistic That The Issue Is Being Resolved
Dear Editor, Just an update and a few comments on the dog saga in our neighborhood on County Road 224. Our contractors have completed the addition to the dog enclosure. As of Monday morning 10 dogs are inside the fence and three are in the house. One of the dogs inside is the smallest of…
Read MoreDES Is In The Bottom 50 Percent Of Schools In The State
Dear Editor, What do school rankings really mean? What is a D rating? “Reading, Mathematics, and Science proficiency rates are below the state median for the given year. Reading or mathematics growth in the all students group is below the state median for the given year.” This is according to a publication from the…
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