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Precinct Line East Of C’ville Will Be Tweaked For Voters’ Convenience
Precinct Line East Of C’ville Will Be Tweaked For Voters’ Convenience By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – Super-visors agreed to tweak a precinct line east of Coffeeville that will make it easier for 11 voters to cast their ballot. District 5 Supervisor Gaylon Gray made the recommendation at a recessed meeting last Friday. Gray explained…
Read MoreMEC CEO Will Speak At Chamber Banquet
Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) CEO and President Blake Wilson will be the featured speaker at this year’s Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet. The event is scheduled Monday, April 11, at 6 p.m. at the Water Valley First Baptist Church Activities Center.
Read MoreFFA Students Sell Ferns To Raise Funds
FFA Students Sell Ferns To Raise Funds Water Valley High School FFA students have been growing ferns in their greenhouse since October. The club has 150 Boston ferns that are available for the public and cost $15. Call the agriculture department at 473-3427 to place orders. Also the FFA will have Better Boy tomato plants and…
Read MoreExpanded Taproom, Music Draws Record Crowd
Expanded Taproom, Music Draws Record Crowd By Justin Geurin Herald Contributor WATER VALLEY – Last Friday night, Yalobusha Brewing Company unveiled their new, larger taproom as a part of their weekly “Tours, Tastings, and Tunes” event. The event was cited as a huge success, with over 300 people walking through the doors throughout the day…
Read MoreChanging Breeding Tactics Has Shaped Dog’s Behavior
Changing Breeding Tactics Has Shaped Dog’s Behavior By Doni Burt Herald Contributor If you are a dog lover then you must realize that there is an injustice in a dog’s world. We have forced them to live in our world without understanding their world. How cruel can humans be? Don’t get me started on that…
Read MoreBryant Mix – Football Star Comes Home To Where It All Started
Bryant Mix – Football Star Comes Home To Where It All Started THE OUTSIDER by Justin Geurin After all, Mix, who is a teacher and coach for Water Valley High School, is a mountain of a man who spent time in the National Football League as a defensive lineman. But if you take the time…
Read MorePast Due Garbage Bills Under Scrutiny
Past Due Garbage Bills Under Scrutiny By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – The staggering list of garbage customers who have delinquent garbage bills in Yalobusha County has again attracted the attention of county officials as discussion on updating the collection policy was held during the “first Monday” supervisor meeting on March 8. Among options discussed…
Read MorePolice Investigate A Pair Of Main Street Burglaries
Police Investigate A Pair Of Main Street Burglaries By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – The Water Valley Police Department continues to investigate a pair of early morning burglaries on Main Street. Chief Mike King reported Citgo Tobacco World and Main Street Liquor were targeted just before 4 a.m. on March 10 by three suspects. …
Read MoreGlenda Gordon – Born And Raised Living Out Her Dream!
Glenda Gordon – Born And Raised Living Out Her Dream! Glenda Gordon always wanted to have her own business. Even as a child, she would sit with her younger sisters and talk about ideas for her future store. By Justin Geurin She still has some of the notebooks where she listed details of what they…
Read MoreSupervisors Field Request To Boost EDD Budget
Supervisors Field Request To Boost EDD Budget By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – Supervisors fielded a request from the Yalobusha County Economic Development and Tourism District (EDD) to fund an additional $3,000 during the current fiscal year to provide administrative and clerical support for Bob Tyler. Tyler has served as the district’s director since its…
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