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It’s Time To Apply For Annual Elliott Scholarship
The Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce awards the annual $2,000 Elliott Scholarship to a graduating senior who resides in the Water Valley area and who demonstrates exceptional leadership capabilities and outstanding community involvement. To apply, pick up an application in the Guidance Office at the high school or from the Chamber of Commerce office.…
Read MoreCity Contract Is Good, Board Attorney Tells Chicken Plant Manager
By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – Responding to an invitation from county supervisors, Water Valley Poultry, LLC, plant manager Stacy Kesler outlined steps his company is taking to address an odor problem at the City of Water Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant during Monday’s county board meeting at the Coffeeville courthouse. Kesler’s visit follows months of…
Read MoreFriday Is Deadline To Run For City Offices
WATER VALLEY – Two more candidates have qualified to run for mayor in the City of Water Valley during the last week. Terry L. Rockette and Cynthia E. Harmon will seek the mayoral seat, bringing the candidate tally to three for the city’s top elected position. Herbert Rogers also qualified in January for the position.…
Read MoreCounty Offers Solution For Junky Property
WATER VALLEY – Following a flurry of comments in recent months across the county about junky property, county supervisors have expressed interest in utilizing a state statute that could provide relief. The statute allows neighbors in reasonable proximity to a perceived eyesore to petition the Board of Supervisors for relief. The topic was discussed…
Read MoreDeputies Nab Fugitive Wanted From Missouri
TILLATOBA – A fugitive wanted out of Missouri was captured by Yalobusha County deputies following a vehicle pursuit last Tuesday, Feb. 21. Sheriff Lance Humphreys reported Matthew Ballard was taken into custody following a chase that ended in Holly Springs National Forest. Investigator Jerimaine Gooch responded to Tillatoba Truck Stop after receiving a call about…
Read MoreConservation District Offers Beaver Bounty
COFFEEVILLE – The Yalobusha County Soil & Water Conservation District has launched a new project to assist landowners in Yalobusha County to help control beavers. The district will pay a $15 bounty per beaver tail with a limit of 20 per landowner to help reduce the population. The goal is to curtail their destructive activities…
Read MoreLagoon Smell Brings MDEQ Scrutiny
WATER VALLEY – An ongoing problem at the City of Water Valley’s wastewater treatment plant is under investigation by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). MDEQ Enforcement /Compliance Division Chief Chris Sanders reported Tuesday that his agency is working jointly with the City of Water Valley and Water Valley Poultry, LLC, to identify the…
Read MoreFMA Brings New Orleans Style Music To Town
Foster Music & Arts is proud to present a special New Orleans version of the monthly FMA Showcase on Feb. 25 for the Mardi Gras weekend. For this occasion, the FMA All-Stars, our nine-piece house band, have put together an entirely new repertoire of New Orleans classics and have even imported a couple of additional…
Read MoreDrawing For Water Valley Chamber’s Business Spotlight Award Prize Is Friday
In honor of Nallie’s selection as the recent Business Spotlight recipient and their 25 year business anniversary, the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is offering a FREE $25 gift certificate to the person whose name is drawn at noon on Friday, Feb 24th. You may stop by the chamber office to register OR you…
Read MoreDeadline Looms To Qualify For City Offices
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – The deadline to run for municipal offices is just over a week away and only one new candidate has emerged this month in Water Valley. Freddie Thomas Folson qualified to run for Ward 2 alderman and will face incumbent Fred White. Other candidates qualifying in January in Water…
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