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Herald Is First Recipient Of Spotlight Award
WATER VALLEY – It is with great pleasure that the Board of Directors of the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce announces the North Mississippi Herald has been selected as the first recipient of the new Business Spotlight Award. The Herald staff includes David Howell, Editor and Publisher; Betty K. Shearer, manager; and Melody Smith,…
Read MoreGarbage Rates Could Increase
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Garbage customers in the county could see a rate increase next year following a request from Waste Management for a $1.38 monthly increase per can starting in April when the new contract year begins. Supervisors learned of the requested increase during a recessed meeting last Friday at the…
Read MoreFMS Kicks Off Fall Series With Showcase
Foster Music & Arts (FMA) is excited to present five shows in its fall series, two showcases, two touring acts and a holiday extravaganza. These variety shows, produced by Kevin Guyer and the FMA crew, will feature a multitude of the area’s finest musicians. Each show will feature guest artists and solo performers as well…
Read MoreBand Members Sell Pastries In Fundraiser To Benefit Program
Members of the Water Valley school bands are selling Butter Braid pastries as a fundraiser to support the band’s many needs. Students will be contacting their family, friends and neighbors to ask them to purchase the pastries. For every order the group places they will earn 40 percent profit. Contact Karen Hamilton at khamilton@wvsd.k12. ms.us…
Read MoreAbsentee Voting Is Underway
Absentee voting is underway for the November 8 election. In Mississippi, registered voters are eligible to vote absentee because of age, health or work demands, or their affiliation with the U.S. Armed Forces. For example, voters who will be outside their county of residence on election day are entitled to vote by absentee ballot. Ballots…
Read MoreFMS Kicks Off Fall Series With Showcase
Foster Music & Arts (FMA) is excited to present five shows in its fall series, two showcases, two touring acts and a holiday extravaganza. These variety shows, produced by Kevin Guyer and the FMA crew, will feature a multitude of the area’s finest musicians. Each show will feature guest artists and solo performers as well…
Read MoreChamber Will Spotlight Local Businesses
Staff Report WATER VALLEY – The Water Valley Chamber of Commerce will recognize local businesses with a Business Spotlight Award periodically. “Our local businesses comprise the economic life of our fine city,” Chamber President Toni Hill explained. “The chamber realizes this and would like to recognize merchants and businesses that excel in their support of…
Read MoreJob Count Is Up At County’s Big Factories
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – The county’s economic director delivered a lengthy report ranging from a potential industrial expansion in Oakland to details of the upcoming state archery tournament in Coffeeville. Speaking at the “first Monday” supervisor meeting on Oct. 3, Yalobusha County Economic Development and Tourism District Director Bob Tyler reported that…
Read MoreGrants Flowing To The City
By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Mayor Larry Hart reported the city has been awarded a pair of grants that will fund a $600,000 sewage project and the purchase of two new police cars. Speaking in the monthly city monthly meeting on Oct. 4, Hart explained the $600,000 grant is a combination of funding,…
Read MoreRelay For Life Returns To The County
Staff Report WATER VALLEY – After a two year absence, Yalobusha County’s Relay for Life will be returning Saturday, October 15, at Railroad Park in downtown Water Valley. This year’s theme is “Wish Upon A Cure” and activities get underway at 4 p.m. as organizers hope to raise big bucks to help find a cure…
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