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Pole 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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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 Monday morning and was in immediate danger of breaking.…
Read MoreTwo Election Commissioners Will Not Seek Another Term
Two Election Commissioners Will Not Seek Another Term By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Two longtime election commissioners in the county will not seek reelection in November. District 4 Election Commissioner Ora Faye Polk and District 5 Election Commissioner June Byford both told the Herald they do not plan to seek another term. Election…
Read MoreAvant Is Awarded The 2016 Lindy Callahan Scholarship
Avant Is Awarded The 2016 Lindy Callahan Scholarship By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Water Valley High School senior Ally Avant has been awarded the 2016 Lindy Callahan Scholar-Athlete scholarship from the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA), marking the first time a Blue Devil student has earned the honor. Avant is among 16…
Read MoreDeputies Make Drug Arrest After Brief Scuffle
Deputies Make Drug Arrest After Brief Scuffle By David Howell Editor OAKLAND – A traffic stop Saturday night on Hickory Street in Oakland led to multiple drug arrests and a scuffle where deputies sustained minor injuries, according to Sheriff Lance Humphreys. Humphreys reported Reginald Eggleston was stopped by deputy Thomas West for improper equipment and…
Read MoreGreg Segroves – Rebuilding a Life with Great Food and Good Music
Greg Segroves – Rebuilding a Life with Great Food and Good Music By Justin Geurin A new Water Vallian sits down with the people that make this town special. Geurin and his wife, Robin, and twin daughters moved to town last July First, he has a lot of great stories to tell, and second, operating…
Read More4-H Shooting Team Raises Money For Projects
4-H Shooting Team Raises Money For Projects By Charlotte Weeks Special To The Herald Yalobusha County 4-H Shooting Sports provided concessions for the MS North Half AIMS Compe-tition held at the Yalobusha Multipurpose Building on Monday, March 21 through Wednesday, March 23. The proceeds from the concessions will help the youth in our community participate…
Read MoreFaith Baptist Church Will Host Nine-Week Financial Peace Class
Faith Baptist Church Will Host Nine-Week Financial Peace Class NASHVILLE — Dave’s Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (FPU) is coming to Faith Baptist Church in Water Valley in April. The nine-week course provides families and individuals with practice tools to gain control of their finances and set themselves up for long-term financial success. The course meets…
Read MoreBeaches At Corps Lakes Scheduled To Open April 1
Beaches At Corps Lakes Scheduled To Open April 1 Enid Lake maintains five designated swimming beaches, which are scheduled to open for use on April 1. Beach goers are required to pay a user fee or have an annual pass affixed to their vehicle. The fee for using one of these designated beaches is $5 per…
Read MoreMDEQ Plans Meeting Tuesday
MDEQ Plans Meeting Tuesday By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has scheduled a second public hearing on Tuesday, March 29, at 6 p.m. in the second floor courtroom of the Water Valley courtroom to update the public about the vapor intrusion testing that took place over the…
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