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Railroad Museum Extends Hours During The Carnival
By Jack Gurner Herald Contributor WATER VALLEY – The Casey Jones Railroad Museum will have extended hours during Watermelon Carnival. The museum, located in the old depot on Main Street, will be open Friday from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., according to Curtis Berry, the new curator.…
Read More49th Carnival Gets Underway Thursday
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – It’s that time of year again. For the 49th time in the city’s history, the watermelon will be celebrated this weekend. Thousands will gather at City Park and all around town to participate in activities that range from a walk/run to class reunions, all set to a musical…
Read More3rd Annual ‘I’m So Water Valley’ Event Is Sept. 22
It’s time again for the I’m So Water Valley event, scheduled Sept. 22, from noon until 11 p.m. at Baker Street Park. Everyone is invited to come out and have fun. Organizers will be selling t-shirts and tickets as the event approaches. Tickets are $5. T-shirts cost $10 for regular adult sizes, and an additional…
Read MoreNew Northwest President Stresses Growth In Yalobusha
By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – The new president of Northwest Mississippi Community College provided an overview of educational services provided in the school’s 11-county district including Yalobusha County during an introductory meeting Monday with supervisors. Dr. Michael J. Heindl, the ninth president in the 103-year history of Northwest, assumed duties on July 1 following…
Read MoreAfter Busy Summer, Schools Are Ready For The Big Day
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – With the start of school in two weeks, the Water Valley School Board handled final business before the big day in Monday night’s meeting – activity that ranged from mundane revisions to handbooks and policies to pushing back the date of graduation a week to comply with a…
Read MoreSupervisors Field More Input For County Plan
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Public participation increased in the second of three public meetings scheduled this month for input on a proposed county plan to help guide future conservation and development in the county. Over 30 people attended the 90-minute meeting last Thursday at the Water Valley courthouse. The first meeting was…
Read MoreChamber Sponsors Business Decorating Contest
The Water Valley Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a decorating contest for all Water Valley businesses for the 2018 Watermelon Carnival. The grand prize will be $100, the second place winner will receive $75, and the third place winner will be presented $50. Judging will take place between July 25 and July 27, so please…
Read MoreSchool Starts In Three Weeks
Only three weeks remain before school starts on Wednesday, August 8, and there is still time to register. Registration at the high school and junior high continues in July from 8:30 to 2 p.m., Monday to Thursday. At Davidson Elementary registration also continues in July during business hours. The final two days for registration before…
Read MoreRotary Club Has Exciting Items For Carnival Raffle
Each year Rotarians try to raffle items during the Watermelon Carnival that appeal to young and old, male & female. This year Rotary is offering the latest in TV technology and what everybody wants in a “COOL” watch. Ladies always love the pottery and who can’t use $100 of gasoline? Therefore, the Rotary Club of…
Read MoreHot Dogs And Hot Fun Planned Saturday
The Water Valley Main Street Association and The Trusty Diner invite the public to come down to the corner of Panola and Main Street Saturday for fun with giant lawn games and delicious hotdogs. Scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the games include Giant Jenga, Tic Tac Toe, Lawn Twister and Jumbo Checkers. The…
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