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County’s Population Shows Light Decline Since 2010
County’s Population Shows Light Decline Since 2010 Staff Report WATER VALLEY – The population of Yalobusha County and its three municipalities have declined slightly since the 2010 Census, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. The Census Bureau’s Fact Finder website estimates Yalobusha County’s population that stood at 12,678 in the 2010 Census has dropped by…
Read MoreLee Looks To Build On Success Of Baseball Program
Lee Looks To Build On Success Of Baseball Program By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – After serving five years as assistant baseball coach at Water Valley High School, Jeb Lee was hired last week to lead the baseball program as head coach. Lee brings 11 seasons of coaching experience to the position and his…
Read MoreCossar State Park’s Putt Putt Golf Course Has Fresh Look
Cossar State Park’s Putt Putt Golf Course Has Fresh Look By David Howell Editor ENID Lake – Officials at George Payne Cossar State Park celebrated the grand reopening of the 18-hole putt-putt golf course Friday following an extensive renovation. Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) Repair and Restoration Administrator Paul Pullen worked on…
Read MoreHawkins Seeks Info On Area’s African American History
Hawkins Seeks Info On Area’s African American History Staff Report WATER VALLEY – Calvin Hawkins is working to gather information for a documentary featuring Water Valley’s African American history from 1870 to 1970 and is seeking the public’s help in recovering the lost history and memories from this era. The project started almost a year…
Read MoreAfter Preparing For A Year, Young Entrepreneur Opens Business
After Preparing For A Year, Young Entrepreneur Opens Business THE OUTSIDER By Justin Geurin A new Water Vallian sits down with the people that make this town special. Geurin and his wife, Robin, and twin daughters moved to town last July. As of last week, Shuffle’s Snow is open and ready for business in Water…
Read MoreOutgoing Principal Praises School
WATER VALLEY – Although Davidson Elementary School (DES) volunteer Kainen Gilley was on Monday night’s school board meeting agenda as a recipient of appreciation for his role as a volunteer, his sentiment set the tone for outgoing DES principal Brad Parker’s last meeting.
Read MoreAldermen Vote To Purchase New Police Radios
Aldermen Vote To Purchase New Police Radios By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – City aldermen voted unanimously to spend $36,638 that has accumulated in a special state fund to purchase new police radios before the end of the month after learning they would lose the money otherwise. The money accumulated from an assessment tacked…
Read MoreGrand Juries Hand Down 71 Indictments
Grand Juries Hand Down 71 Indictments By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – Grand juries in the First and Second Judicial districts returned 71 true bills during separate hearings at each courthouse on June 9. The indictments are sealed until served by law enforcement. The Herald will publish the names of all the defendants after…
Read MoreOakland/Yalobusha Gas District Expected To Expand To Include Tillatoba Area
Oakland/Yalobusha Gas District Expected To Expand To Include Tillatoba Area By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – The Oakland/Yalobusha Natural Gas District should be extended to the Tillatoba area after a $300,000 appropriation was funded as part of a bond bill in the 2016 Legislative Session. Representative Tommy Rey-nolds (D-Water Valley) added the appropriation to…
Read MoreNinth Annual Blue Devil Football Camp Scheduled June 20-22
Ninth Annual Blue Devil Football Camp Scheduled June 20-22 The ninth annual Water Valley Blue Devil youth football camp is scheduled Monday, June 20 – Wednesday, June 22 at the football field. Students who will be fifth, sixth or seventh graders in the coming school year are eligible for this camp. The cost is $40…
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