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‘Configuration’ Change Could Come At The School By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Superintendent Dr. Michael McInnis briefly addressed a possible configuration change of grades in the school district for the coming school year, referring to the possibility of adding a middle school for the school district. “We are very early in the planning…

Jobless Rate Is Up Following  Months Of Decline By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – After steady decline in recent months, the county’s jobless rate jumped up 1.5 percent for the month of December, according to the latest statistics from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES). December’s jobless rate climbed to 7.2 percent, up…

Applications For JA Watermelon Pageant Are Due By March 8 Junior Auxiliary of Water Valley is excited to announce its 36th Annual Watermelon Pageant! Applications are available at Jay Gee’s, Hair Trendz, Family Hairloom, Davidson Elementary, and WVHS. Applications and entry fees can be dropped off at the same locations or mailed to: Junior Auxiliary…

Nursing Home Earns Top Rating By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Yalo-busha Health Service’s (YHS) 122-bed nursing home has again received a top rating from the Centers For Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). YHS Administrator Terry Varner reported the facility earned a Five-Star overall rating on the latest report from CMS, which incorporates data reported…

Health Department Reduces Hours By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – The Mississippi State Depart-ment of Health (MSDH) announced nine health clinics across the state will close and the remaining 37 clinics in Mississippi including the Yalobusha County Health Department will see a reduction in operating hours. The reduced hours start February 1, and the…

BATESVILLE  – This weekend’s United Kennel Club Winter Classic coon hunt in Batesville has drawn the most registrants in the 29-year history of the hunt, with 925 dogs entered in the Friday and Saturday Nite hunts, according to the UKC’s official Web site.

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,…

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…