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Supervisors Take Initial Steps To Start Recycling Program By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – Supervisors agreed to take initial steps to explore launching a recycling program in the county after the topic surfaced in Monday’s recessed meeting at the Coffeeville courthouse. District 3 Supervisor Lee McMinn opened the discussion, relaying information he learned after attending…

Health Officials Confirm One New Case of West Nile Virus JACKSON – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports one new human case of West Nile virus (WNV), bringing the 2016 state total to 21. The reported case is in Marion County. So far this year, human cases of WNV have been reported in…

Godzilla Remains On The Lam East Of Town WATER VALLEY – A large lizard remains on the lam east of Water Valley despite several attempts to capture it. The lizard is actually a five-and-a-half feet green iguana named Godzilla and a family pet according to the owner, who requested the Herald not to include her…

Police Field Call About Clown On Central Street By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – An apparent clown citing on Central Street Saturday night prompted a call to the police department. Water Valley Police Chief Mike King reported his department responded at 9:18 p.m. but did not make contact with anyone fitting the description of…

Parade Will Roll Down Main On Dec. 3 The annual Water Valley Christmas Parade, “Christmas in the Valley”, will be the first Saturday, December 3, starting at 1 p.m. The rain date will be the following Saturday if needed. All churches, businesses, factories, school groups and individuals are urged to participate in the annual Water Valley…

Beaches Will Close At Lakes VICKSBURG – Swimming areas at some of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes in northern Mississippi will be closing soon. Arkabutla, Sardis, Enid, and Grenada lakes have begun drawing down water levels as part of their normal flood control operations.  Swimming areas at these lakes will be unusable due…

COFFEEVILLE – A grand jury in the First Judicial District indicted Randal Byford for manslaughter in a shooting last year that claimed the life of Michael Allen Smith. The incident occurred on County Road 24 near Oakland on Sept. 11, 2015, after the two men, who were friends, were target practicing, according to an earlier…

WATER VALLEY – A local restaurant was cited for disturbing the peace Friday night after the police department fielded multiple complaints about loud music. Water Valley Police Chief Mike King reported the citation was issued to Justin Showah, owner of the Crawdad Hole.  King said his department initially responded on Wednesday and Thursday, giving owner…

WATER VALLEY – Sheriff Lance Humphreys reported multiple drug arrests were made by deputies over the weekend. The action actually started last Thursday when Tim Logan and Johanna Logan were arrested for possession of methamphetamine at the Gum’s Crossing restroom on County Road 221 outside of Coffeeville. Deputy Thomas West reported the arrests were made…

WATER VALLEY – If Ken Rogers had not been able to snap a quick picture last Thursday, he may have had a hard time convincing folks of an unusual critter crossing the road.  The sighting occurred around noon when he was driving on County Road 223, a couple miles outside of Water Valley. Rogers reported…