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Folson Leads Vote Tally In Ward 4
Political newcomer Nicole Folson appears to be the winner in the Ward 4 Alderman race in Water Valley. Folson received 117 votes, five more votes than incumbent Larry Bell. There are five remaining affidavit ballots that will be reviewed tomorrow before the results are certified.
Read MoreBrewery Will Convert To Brewpub
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Yalobusha Brewing Company made headlines across the state late last week with the announcement that the Main Street microbrewery will be converted to a brewpub. The change will take the company’s products off the shelves at retail outlets across Mississippi as the locally brewed beer will soon be…
Read MoreVoters Go To The Polls Tuesday
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Voters in Water Valley, Coffeeville and Oakland will go to the polls for the General Election on Tuesday, June 6. There is only one contested race in Water Valley as Ward 4 incumbent Larry Bell will face Nicole Folson. Bell is running as an independent, which pushed the…
Read MoreWalton’s Creative Drawings Displayed At Bank
Art work by Gary Walton is featured in Renasant Bank as the latest rotating show highlighting local talent. Walton was born in Savannah, Ga., but has moved around quite a bit as his father was in the military. He presently lives in Mississippi with his family. “I became interested in art at a very early…
Read MoreMDA Announces Expansion At Yalobusha General Hospital
JACKSON – Yalobusha General Hospital is investing $3.8 million in the health care of the people of Yalobusha County by expanding in Water Valley, creating 32 jobs. “This expansion demonstrates Yalobusha General Hospital’s commitment to the community and its patients and ensures they continue receiving quality health care in Water Valley,” Gov. Phil Bryant said.…
Read MoreJobless Rate At 22-Year Low
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Yalobusha County’s jobless rate dipped to 4.3 percent in April, the lowest rate for the county in 22 years with only 220 people in the county recorded as unemployed, according to the latest data from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES). April’s jobless rate dropped seven-tenths of…
Read MorePeacock Focuses On Lifelong Love Of Writing And Photography
Water Vallian J. Clayton Peacock’s recent article, “the Giants of sky lake,” was published in the May-June issue of Mississippi magazine. Peacock submitted photos and an article from his visit to Sky Lake WMA, located in the Mississippi Delta near Belzoni. His article featured a legendary and ancient bald, cypress tree, estimated to be nearly…
Read MoreNew Flag Is Flying Over City Park
By Betty Baker Thomas Publicity Chair for The Garden Club of WV Patsy Stewart, president of The Garden Club of Water Valley, purchased a new flag for City Park. Patsy is a dedicated, retired soldier. She knew the old flag had a rip, so due to the honor of the flag, it must come down.…
Read MoreBlood Drive Planned June 12 In Coffeeville
COFFEEVILLE — Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) will be holding a community blood drive in Coffeeville on Monday, June 12, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. The MBS Donor Coach will be at the Dollar General. Donors will receive a T-shirt or gift card (while supplies last). Donors can now check their overall cholesterol levels on…
Read MoreLady Devils Sponsor Camp
The Water Valley High School Lady Devils will sponsor a softball camp next month. The action gets underway on June 7-8 with a general camp from 8 a.m. until noon each day. A pitching and catching camp follows on June 9, also from 8 a.m. until noon. The camps are offered for youth ages 6-12…
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