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Memorial Day Service Is Monday
A Memorial Day Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 28, at VFW Post 4100, located at 11535 Highway 315, west of Water Valley. Speakers include state representative Tommy Reynolds and Water Valley Mayor Donald Gray. Everyone is invited to come out and honor these veterans. Sandwiches and chips will be served afterwards.
Read MoreCity’s Fire Rating Improves
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Effective May 9, the Mississippi State Rating Bureau has lowered the classification for the City of Water Valley from Seventh Class to Sixth Class, which will save some homeowners and businesses money on insurance. The change comes after a recent survey and grading of the City of Water…
Read MoreVarner Printing Receives Chamber’s Business Award
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Varner Printing & Office Supply has been selected by the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce as the recipient of the Business Spotlight Award. On Wednesday, May 16, the chamber presented a certificate to the Varner family, an honor that also marks two decades of serving the community’s…
Read MoreAddition At Hospital Could Get Going
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – The long-planned expansion at Yalobusha General Hospital for a second floor addition that will create space for a geropsych and chemical dependency unit appears to be moving forward after being stymied by environmental concerns for months. Speaking at a recessed Board of Supervisor meeting on May 9, Board…
Read MoreYalobusha Patriots Will Treat Local Vets On Armed Forces Day
To show appreciation to veterans who have served in the armed forces of our country, the Yalobusha Patriots, a non-profit patriotic organization in Yalobusha County, will honor all veterans and their spouses or a friend with a delicious buffet at the Lion’s Club Railroad Park Museum Building on Armed Forces Day on May 19 from…
Read MoreEntry Road Off I-55 At Enid Lake Is Closed
As a precautionary measure, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is closing the Enid Lake access bridge on County Road 36 adjacent to the visitor center and fish hatchery off Interstate 55. The bridge is closed until further notice. All Enid Lake boat ramps and camp grounds are open. Motorists visiting Enid Lake should be…
Read MoreYouth Fishing Rodeo At Enid Is Saturday
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks will host the 2018 Youth Fishing Rodeo at the North Mississippi Fish Hatchery at Enid Lake. Registration starts at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 19. The event is free for children, age 15 and under. Young anglers should bring their own fishing equipment and bait along with…
Read MoreJune 1 Block Party Celebrates Main Street’s 200 Block Comeback
The 200 Block of Main Street welcomes everyone to attend their Block Party, celebrating their facade renovations on June 1. There will be an open house to celebrate the fulfillment of facade grants and renovations. The party begins at 4 p.m. on Friday, with musical performances starting at 5 p.m. in the Pocket Park. Local…
Read MoreFormer Water Valley Teachers Sentenced To Drug Court
By David Howell Editor BATESVILLE – Two former Water Valley teachers were sentenced in Circuit Court in Batesville last week after pleading guilty to directing or causing a person under the age of 17 to commit a felony. In the plea agreement, Jill Todd and Alana Harris were each sentenced to drug court and will…
Read MoreSecond Base Camp Class Graduates
WATER VALLEY – Nine students graduated from Base Camp Coding Academy during a commencement held Saturday afternoon. The Class of 2018 is the second group to graduate from the year-long program designed to train students to be software developments in one year. The students averaged two jobs offers each. The graduates and their future employers…
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