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Gurner Frames Moon And Sun With Familiar Landmark
By Jack Gurner Herald Contributor I am not a pop culture event sort of guy. But, I have always been a bit of a science nerd and I enjoy celestial events. I have never been this close to a solar eclipse and I am getting older, so I wanted to enjoy it. I also wanted…
Read MoreSheriff Warns About Credit Card Skimmers
By David Howell Editor OAKLAND – Reports of credit card skimmers are popping up everywhere and Yalobusha County is no exception according to Sheriff Lance Humphreys. The sheriff said deputies investigated a report of a potential skimmer in Oakland when $700 was withdrawn from a lady’s bank account after she purchased $36 in gas at…
Read MoreFour Meetings Are Scheduled To Allow Input For Development Of County Plan
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Four public meetings have been scheduled for community involvement in the implementation of a long-range plan to guide future growth in Yalobusha County. The first meeting is scheduled Tuesday, August 29, at the Water Valley courthouse at 7 p.m. as officials from the Stennis Institute of Government and…
Read MoreCounty Taxes Will Increase
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Supervisors approved a proposed budget that will include a tax increase after almost four hours of number crunching last Wednesday during a recessed meeting held at the Water Valley courthouse. The increase will bring in just under a quarter-million dollars more in local tax dollars in the coming…
Read MoreWork By Rufus Ross Is On Display At Renasant
Oil paintings by Rufus Ross are featured in Renasant Bank as the latest rotating art show highlighting local talent. “Never would I have thought I would come close to painting anything, but the afro-haired man on PBS changed all of that for me,” Rufus Ross explained, citing the show of American painting, art instructor and…
Read MoreFish Fry Planned At Banner Lodge
The annual fish fry will be held Saturday, September 2, in Banner Lodge #329 at Banner. Fish will be available from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Plates will consist of catfish, with all trimmings, a drink and dessert for $10. Chicken strips will also be served and you may eat in or carry out. Everyone is…
Read MoreMDOT Advises to Plan Ahead for Eclipse Viewing
JACKSON – Citizens and travelers throughout the country will have a chance to see a rare celestial event next week?a total solar eclipse. While it may be a brief event in this part of the country, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) reminds motorists that it is still important to drive safe on state highways…
Read MoreSept. 8 Is Deadline To Qualify For School Positions
Staff Report WATER VALLEY – The deadline to qualify a one school board slot in the Water Valley School District (WVSD) and another in the Coffeeville School District (CSD) is Friday, Sept. 8, at 5 p.m. Circuit Clerk Daryl Burney reported that qualifying for Position One in both districts is underway. In Water Valley, Bryan…
Read MoreCounty Will Seek Public Input For Long-Range Plan
WATER VALLEY – Scheduling is underway for a series of community engagement meetings next month to allow public input into the implementation of a long-range plan to guide future growth in Yalobusha County. Supervisors scheduled three meetings in different areas of the county to ensure everyone will have an opportunity to speak about the plan.…
Read MoreBudget Talk Continues Today
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Supervisors will continue budget talk Wednesday morning as they work through the annual budget process to set the millage rate for the 2017-18 fiscal year that starts in October. The biggest consideration is the increase in the county’s assessed value, which grew this year by a value of…
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