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Terry Appointed As Trustee For WV School District
Terry Appointed As Trustee For WV School District By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – The Water Valley school board started the new year with the selection of officers and the appointment of a replacement for Cayce Washington, who stepped down last month after winning a seat as District 1 Supervisor. In a 4-0 vote,…
Read MoreCossar Friends To Honor Ross With Retirement Party
Cossar Friends To Honor Ross With Retirement Party By Linda Ross Aldy Special To The Herald OAKLAND – The Friends of Cossar State Park would like to invite the public to join them in honoring Cossar State Park Manager Rich Ross of Oakland for the 26 years of service he has provided the Cossar Park…
Read MorePrescribed Fire Season Begins On National Forests In Mississippi
Prescribed Fire Season Begins On National Forests In Mississippi Residents and passersby may see some smoke in the air beginning this month when the U.S. Forest Service starts its prescribed fire season to prevent wildfires and promote a healthy forest for plants and animals. “Our primary concern is for fire fighter and public safety,” said…
Read MorePrescribed Fire Season Begins On National Forests In Mississippi
Residents and passersby may see some smoke in the air beginning this month when the U.S. Forest Service starts its prescribed fire season to prevent wildfires and promote a healthy forest for plants and animals. “Our primary concern is for fire fighter and public safety,” said Danny Bryant, Fire Management Officer with the National Forests…
Read MoreWindsor Announces Expansion
Windsor Announces Expansion By David Howell Editor OAKLAND – State and local officials joined Ajinomoto Windsor executives to announce a new rice production line that will create 60 new jobs at the Oakland plant. The announcement was made during a press conference and ground breaking ceremony at the plant last Wednesday. The long-anticipated expansion marks…
Read MoreTyler Credited As Catalyst For Windsor Expansion
Tyler Credited As Catalyst For Windsor Expansion By David Howell Editor OAKLAND – Teamwork was a common theme in last Wednesday’s press conference and ground breaking when Ajinomoto Windsor announced a $20 million investment in a new rice line that will add 60 jobs at the Oakland plant. Players in this sweeping team included employees…
Read MoreDrug Arrests Made Near School
Drug Arrests Made Near School By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Three people face drug charges after the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN) and Yalobusha County deputies executed a search warrant at 702 Markette Street last week. Sheriff Lance Humphreys reported Mark Reese, Joshua Leigh and Chelsea Parmenter were arrested after authorities found drugs…
Read MoreDinner Train Planned For Valentine Weekend
Dinner Train Planned For Valentine Weekend A dinner train in Batesville during the February 12-14 weekend could be the harbinger of more specialty rail opportunities when Grenada Railway offers a “Romance on the Rails” train featuring dinner on Friday and Saturday and a Sunday brunch. “Following the incredible success of the Polar Express Train Ride…
Read MoreTwenty-One Eagles Spotted During Lake Survey
Twenty-One Eagles Spotted During Lake Survey By Enid Lake Park Rangers ENID LAKE – The annual Mid-Winter Bald Eagle Survey was held at Enid Lake Tuesday, January 5. Rangers and volunteers spent the morning looking for eagles in designated areas around the lake. A total of 21 eagles were sighted by park rangers and volunteers…
Read MoreGeorgia Fugitive Is Apprehended
Georgia Fugitive Is Apprehended By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – A Georgia man on the run was apprehended Saturday night in Yalobusha County following an hour-long man hunt in frigid temperature. Sheriff Lance Humphreys reported Stephen Johnson is wanted in Gwinnett County, Ga. for felony hit and run and aggravated assault with a weapon. Humphreys…
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