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Laced Gummies Lead To Arrest During Traffic Stop
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – For the third consecutive week Yalobusha County deputies made multiple felony drug arrests during routine patrols. Sheriff Lance Humphreys reported Lisa Cochran and Robert Davis, both of Banner, were arrested during the early morning hours Saturday, October 7, during a traffic stop. The sheriff said the pair were…
Read MoreHart Will Step Down As Mayor, Three Candidates Commit To Run
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Three people have already announced plans to seek election for mayor in Water Valley following Tuesday night’s announcement that Mayor Larry Hart will step down on Nov. 3. Herbert Rogers, Terry Rockette and Mickey Howley each reported Thursday that they plan to run in the special election.…
Read MoreHalloween Party Scheduled Oct. 20
A Halloween party is scheduled at the National Guard Armory in Water Valley on Saturday, October 20th, from 6 to 10 p.m. Youth up to 12 grade are invited to this event. The fun will include face painting, characters, games plenty of good food and DJ Lashon Polk. Admission is $5 per child, and…
Read MoreCity Officials Will Address Abandoned, Dilapidated Properties
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Work has started to compile a list of dilapidated properties in town in need of attention following discussion on the matter during the monthly city board meeting on Oct. 2. The topic surfaced when local realtor Lee McMinn presented pictures of numerous dilapidated, abandoned and burned-out properties in…
Read MoreChamber’s Business Spotlight Drawing Is Friday
In honor of Marchbanks Specialty Co., Inc.’s selection as the recent Business Spotlight Award recipient, the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is giving away three tickets to the Chamber’s December 2nd Christmas Tour of Homes. The winning name will be drawn at noon on Friday, October 13; and the winner will be called or…
Read MoreBeer Law Is Back On Agenda
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Aldermen voted to appoint an 11-person committee to generate feedback from the public on the city’s beer and noise ordinances following a request from Terry Warren to change portions of the ordinances. The committee members are expected to report their findings during the November board meeting before aldermen…
Read MoreAldermen Weigh Needs For Fire Department, Discuss Other Issues
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Discussion about the Water Valley Fire Department was the final topic at last Tuesday’s lengthy city board meeting. Ward Three Alderman Cinnamon Foster provided an overview of issues at the fire department after aldermen agreed at last month’s meeting to look at long-term needs for all city departments,…
Read MoreHart Will Step Down As Mayor, At Least Three Plan To Run
Three people have already announced plans to seek election for mayor in Water Valley following Tuesday night’s announcement that Mayor Larry Hart will step down on November 3. Herbie Rogers, Terry Rockette and Mickey Howley each reported Thursday that they plan to run in the special election. Alderman-at-Large Donald Gray also told the Herald that…
Read MoreSheriff Works To Maintain Funding From Corps For Lake Patrol
Sheriff Lance Humphreys reported at Friday’s supervisor meeting in Coffeeville that funding from the U.S. Corps of Engineers to provide patrols at the lake could be reduced. His department currently receives $51,000 annually to patrol portions of Enid and Grenada lakes located in the county. Humphreys told county officials that a proposal from the U.S.…
Read MoreDeputies Make Three Drug Arrests During The Weekend
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Sheriff Lance Humphreys reported deputies made three felony drug arrests over the weekend. Gevonte Jones was arrested Friday night at 9:21 after deputies Taylor Byford and Jason Mangum initially stopped him for driving at a high rate of speed on Hwy. 330, just outside Coffeeville. Deputies searched the…
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