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Oakland Chief Faces Opposition From Aldermen
By David Howell Editor OAKLAND – Oakland Police Chief Russ Smith said a conflict about scheduling officers for shifts has created tension between the Board of Aldermen and his department. Smith, who has served as chief for 13 years, told the Herald the problem started back in August during budget deliberations when the Oakland Board…
Read MoreKimball Is Thankful To Survive September Crash
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – It’s been almost three months since John Kimball nearly lost his life in an automobile accident, a long road to recovery after both of his legs were crushed and his left arm was broken when he collided with a cement truck outside of Water Valley on Hwy. 32.…
Read MoreChristmas In The Valley Is Friday Night
Water Valley’s Chamber of Commerce-sponsored “Christmas in the Valley” is scheduled Friday night, December 14th from 4:30 to 8:30 pm. “Frosty” will return, bringing snow with him, and other characters may be there also. You’ll find new photo opps for Christmas pictures, as well as Junior Auxiliary’s annual “Photos with Santa” booth, at no charge. …
Read MorePoultry Plant Will Close In February
At presstime Tuesday, the Herald learned that Water Valley Poultry, LLC, will close on February 1. The plant employs 180 workers and has an average annual payroll of $3.5 million. The company was facing a challenge of investing more than a million dollars for infrastructure improvements while the price of the chicken products processed at…
Read MoreGrenada Man Killed In Standoff
A Grenada County man was killed in an officer-involved shooting Saturday afternoon following an intense 90-minute standoff in the Boat Landing community west of Water Valley. Sheriff Lance Humphreys reported Michael Taylor, age 40, was killed after firing multiple rounds in the air and then pointing his gun at law enforcement officers, who were pleading…
Read MoreChristmas In The Valley Is Rescheduled
WATER VALLEY – After the threat of severe weather spoiled the plans for Christmas in the Valley last Friday night, the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce reports the popular event has been rescheduled for Friday night, Dec. 14. The Chamber has engaged the horse-drawn carriages and everything is “on” again, reported Chamber Publicity Chairman…
Read MoreBlue Devils Win Championship
WATER VALLEY – Last Friday’s 3A Championship Game was the biggest stage in Blue Devil history as pre-game hype swirled across the state and the official crowd count swelled to 6,803 fans for the 11 a.m. kickoff against the Seminary Bulldogs at MM Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg. But for Coach Brad Embry’s Blue Devils it…
Read MoreChristmas in the Valley Friday Night is Cancelled
Due to the possibility of severe weather the Water Valley Chamber of Commerce will be canceling Christmas in the Valley on Friday night. They are looking into trying to reschedule. We will post when we know if it will be possible. Saturday Tour of Homes will go on from 4 to 7. Rain or Shine.…
Read MoreMcGavock Hired As City’s New Fire Chief
WATER VALLEY – After working 27 years as a fire fighter and first responder, Mark McGavock plans to end his career at the Water Valley Fire Department after he was hired as fire chief last week. “This will be where I finish up,” McGavock told the Herald Monday after visiting the department to meet the…
Read MoreChristmas Fun Returns To The Valley This Weekend
By Linda Evans White Chamber of Commerce Water Valley’s next big event “Christmas in the Valley,” is this Friday night, Nov. 30, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. With a chance of rain looming, Chamber officials are keeping a close check on the weather and any updates will be shared on the Chamber of Commerce Facebook…
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