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Grenada 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…
Read MoreLatest MDEQ Testing Indicates No Health Threat
Latest MDEQ Testing Indicates No Health Threat By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Speaking at a public meeting last Tuesday, Mississippi Depart-ment of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) officials reported there is no immediate health threat from the decades-old chemical release at the former Colt Industries/Holley Carburetor facility. Citing the results from February testing to identify…
Read MoreArrest Made In Burglary
OAKLAND – An Oakland woman was arrested last week after deputies linked her to a burglary on County Road 211 following a joint investigation by the Yalobusha and Tallahatchie sheriff’s departments. Sheriff Lance Humphreys reported Juana Brinson was arrested on March 29, four days after furniture and antique hand-crafted picture frames were reported stolen from…
Read MoreNational Day Of Prayer Is Scheduled On May 5
National Day Of Prayer Is Scheduled On May 5 The National Day of Prayer is scheduled Thursday, May 5. This is a day in America’s history that has been set aside to honor God. It is the 65th anniversary of coming together from all backgrounds and praying for God’s mercy, grace, and guidance for our…
Read MorePole Fire Disrupts Power To BorgWarner For Two Hours
Pole Fire Disrupts Power To BorgWarner For Two Hours Water Valley electric department workers scrambled to replace a utility pole that feeds electricity to BorgWarner Monday afternoon after a weekend fire damaged the pole. Water Valley Electric Department Manager Andy Hall reported the utility pole on Gore Street in Morris trailer parker was still smoldering…
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