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Georgia Fugitive Nabbed After Man Hunt
By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – A 26 year-old Georgia fugitive was captured east of Coffeeville just after midnight Sunday morning following an intense 14-hour manhunt that included the largest presence of law enforcement officers assembled in the county in at least a decade. Sheriff Lance Humphreys reported Roy Dwayne Ruis was captured on County…
Read More83 Grads To Receive Diplomas
83 Grads To Receive Diplomas By David Howell WATER VALLEY – Eighty-three seniors are expected to don the blue cap and gown and walk across the platform at Tad Smith Coliseum on the Ole Miss campus Thursday night. Graduation activities will begin promptly at 7 p.m. There will be three speakers from the class: Valedictorian…
Read MoreBold Women Of God Invited To Annual Women’s Conference
Bold Women Of God Invited To Annual Women’s Conference The 6th annual B.A.D. Girls women’s conference will be held at Sanders Chapel on June 1-3, beginning at 7 p.m. nightly. The featured “B.A.D. Girls” speakers will be: Evangelist Lanell Steen of Sanders Chapel M.B. Church, Water Valley, on Wednesday; Minister Vada Hankins of Jackson Chapel,…
Read MoreCandy Tallant Operates Main Street Mainstay For 14 Years
Candy Tallant Operates Main Street Mainstay For 14 Years In recent years, downtown Water Valley has experienced a great deal of change, but one constant is Mrs. Candy Tallant and her store, the Velvet Glove. THE OUTSIDER By Justin Geurin A new Water Vallian sits down with the people that make this town special. Geurin…
Read MoreRegistration Scheduled At Water Valley Schools On Thursday From 8-12
Registration Scheduled At Water Valley Schools On Thursday From 8-12 Registration continues for 2016-17 school year at Water Valley High School and Davidson Elementary on Thursday, May 26. The registration for the high school will be held in the cafeteria at Water Valley High School from 8 a.m. until noon, and the Davidson Elementary registration…
Read MoreMemorial Day Service Is Monday
Memorial Day Service Is Monday A Memorial Day Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 30, at VFW Post 4100, located at 11535 Highway 315, west of Water Valley. Speakers include state representative Tommy Reynolds and Water Valley Mayor Larry Hart. Everyone is invited to come out and honor these veterans. Refreshments will…
Read MoreSuspect Leaves Trail Of Stolen Vehicles
Suspect Leaves Trail Of Stolen Vehicles By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – When the massive 14-hour manhunt ended Sunday morning with the arrest of a Georgia fugitive, Roy Dwayne Ruis offered a simple explanation to officers. “This is what drugs will do to you,” the 26 year-old told the law enforcement officers participating in the…
Read MoreTroopers Warn Of Holiday Enforcement Period
Troopers Warn Of Holiday Enforcement Period The Mississippi High-way Patrol will begin the Memorial Day Travel Enforcement Period on Friday, May 27 at 6 p.m. and conclude Monday, May 30 at midnight. During this highly traveled period, all available troopers will be assigned saturation patrols in an effort to maximize visibility and reduce traffic crashes. …
Read MoreNew ‘To-go Cup’ Law Includes Water Valley In List Of Cities Eligible To Establish Entertainment District
New ‘To-go Cup’ Law Includes Water Valley In List Of Cities Eligible To Establish Entertainment District By David Howell Editor JACKSON – Water Valley is among a dozen cities across the state authorized to establish a downtown entertainment district with boundaries within which people would be allowed to carry open containers of alcohol outside of…
Read MoreRelay For Life Kickoff Party Is Thursday
Relay For Life Kickoff Party Is Thursday VELMA – The Yalobusha County Relay For Life committee is excited to begin planning for the 2016 American Cancer Society Relay for Life scheduled October 15. Since there was not a Relay in 2015, organizers are even more pumped up to get the ball rolling and report this…
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