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Supervisors Could Tweak Beer Laws
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – A potential change in the county’s 2007 beer ordinance could come next month after supervisors have discussed the possibility of allowing convenience stores in the county to sell cold beer to-go. The matter first surfaced during the June 5 supervisor meeting when Tillatoba Truck Store owner Tommy Griffis…
Read MoreCity Officials Will Be Sworn In Monday
The official swearing-in ceremony for newly elected Water Valley municipal officials will be held at City Hall on July 3rd at 10 am. The first board meeting for the incoming officials is scheduled on Wednesday, July 5th, at 6:30 p.m. due to the first Tuesday of the month being a state holiday.
Read MoreJimbo Thompson – Living Life To The Fullest
By Bryan W. Ward On May 26, 2012, this little town lost a really big man. Not only big as measured by his physical stature, but by heart. Jimbo Thompson had one of the biggest, kindest hearts I’ve ever rubbed up against. Jimbo was a serial entertainer, always happy… never down. However, and tragically, in…
Read MoreIndictments Served From June 8 Grand Jury Hearings In C’ville And Water Valley
WATER VALLEY – Law enforcement officers have almost completed serving paperwork on a lengthy list of people indicted by grand juries in the First and Second judicial districts in Yalobusha County held June 8. A few indictments have not been served and remained sealed. As with all cases, the defendant is presumed innocent until proven…
Read MoreHospital Bids Come In Higher Than Expected
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – A $5 million bid to renovate the interior and exterior of Yalobusha General Hospital and add a second floor that will house a geropsychology unit was the lowest of three bids taken under advisement at last Thursday’s Board of Supervisor meeting. Century Construction and Realty, Inc. of Ridgeland…
Read MoreWater Safety Is A Top Priority For Lake Visitors During Holiday Weekend
Enid Lake News By Enid Lake Park Rangers With the Fourth of July just around the corner, remember to put SAFETY at the top of your list, while making your plans. When participating in water related activities, some important tips to remember include the fact that all boaters and every member of the boating party…
Read MoreTwo Killed, Three Injured In I-55 Crash
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Two people were killed and three others injured in two related automobile accidents Sunday night on I-55 between the Enid and Oakland exit. Yalobusha County Coroner Ronnie Stark reported Cynthia Williams, 41, and Carlton Raynor, 26, both of Batesville were pronounced dead at the scene. Stark said they…
Read MoreCity Police Arrest Sex Offender Wanted Out Of Georgia
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – A Georgia man was arrested Saturday after police learned he was wanted for failure to register as a sex offender. Chief A.J. Hernandez reported that Brock McCroy was taken into custody without incident. Hernandez said McCroy had been in the area for around the month and first raised…
Read MoreEnter To Win Cash Money In The Home Decorating Contest
By Betty Baker Thomas Publicity Chair – The WV Garden Club Just reminding everyone about residents decorating for the Watermelon Carnival. The Garden Club of Water Valley is sponsoring the contest for surrounding resident. Make your home number one. The grand prize will be $50; second place winner will receive $30; and the third place…
Read MorePay Increase Request Prompts Court Conversation
WATER VALLEY – A budget request from Third Chancery District Senior Chancellor Percy Lynchard at the “first Monday” Board of Supervisor on June 5 meeting sparked a dialogue about Chancery Court in the county. In a letter addressed to Board Attorney John Crow, Lynchard wrote he would seek pay raises for his law clerks after…
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