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Like Many In The Business, The Ink Is A Strong Lure For Smith
Like Many In The Business, The Ink Is A Strong Lure For Smith For some people, a particular job grabs your professional life and just will not let go. The Outsider By Justin Geurin A new Water Vallian sits down with the people that make this town special. Geurin and his wife, Robin, and twin…
Read MoreJunior High Students Show Growth In Math And Reading
Junior High Students Show Growth In Math And Reading By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – A report at the Water Valley School District meeting on April 4 indicates seventh and eighth grade students are showing significant improvements in math and reading during the current school year. Superinten-dent Dr. Michael McInnis and assistant superintendent Sharon…
Read MoreFriends Of The Library Bring Petting Zoo To Oakland Library
Friends Of The Library Bring Petting Zoo To Oakland Library National Library Week is going wild at Oakland Public Library! Criysto’s Party Animals live petting zoo will be at Oakland Public Library Friday, April 15, from 4 to 5 p.m.. The public is invited to this fun, free program for children and families presented by…
Read MoreCity Appoints New Department Head
City Appoints New Department Head By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Alder-men accepted the retirement resignation of water and sewer department manager Morris Surrette and promoted David Floyd to the position during the April 5 monthly meeting. The matter was handled in executive session, as it was a personnel matter. Floyd has worked for…
Read MoreGrenada Tourism Commission Seeks Vendors For New Festival
Grenada Tourism Commission Seeks Vendors For New Festival Grenada Tourism Commission is now accepting applications for merchandise and food vendors for retail participation in the Inaugural Grenada Heritage & Music Festival on Friday, July 1, and Saturday, July 2. Call or email for more information. Applications are available by email, fax, or in the office.…
Read MoreSchool Registration Is April 26-27
School Registration Is April 26-27 Water Valley High School and Davidson Elementary will have registration for the 2016-17 school year for the upcoming kindergarten and seventh graders. The registration will be held at Davidson Elementary April 26 and 27, from 3:30 – 6 p.m. Parents/legal guardians must provide Mississippi immunization registration packet. The registration packet…
Read MoreHead Start Seeks Students
Water Valley Head Start has started recruitment for the 2016-17 school year. Applications will be accepted from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Monday-Friday for all children, ages 3 and 4 years, and Early Head Start, 0 months to 36 months, on or before Sept. 1. Early application increases the chance of your child attending…
Read MoreSchool Addresses Gun Incident At DES
School Addresses Gun Incident At DES By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – School officials report a gun found on the sidewalk at Davidson Elementary School Wednesday afternoon belonged to a school employee who had an enhanced carry permit to legally possess the weapon on school grounds. Superintendent Dr. Michael McInnis told the Herald the…
Read MoreChamber Has Exciting Banquet Lineup
WATER VALLEY – The Water Valley Chamber of Commerce has an exciting lineup for the annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet scheduled Monday. Retired Brig. General and Water Valley native Roger Shields will be this year’s Honorary Water Valley Ambassador.
Read MoreSCAA Seeks County Support For Dog Problem
SCAA Seeks County Support For Dog Problem By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Members of the Second Chance Animal Alliance (SCAA) made a second request to county officials for support for animal care in the county. The organization currently has an agreement with the City of Water Valley for financial support for abandoned, neglected…
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