WATER VALLEY — A proposal to rezone a former church on Calhoun Street for use as transitional housing for women sparked ...

COFFEEVILLE — The rising cost of fire trucks is placing small towns like Oakland in a difficult position, a challenge Yalobusha County supervisors discussed during their Jan. 5 “first Monday” meeting ...

The calendar has rolled around to a fresh New Year, meaning many of us will struggle for a few weeks to write 2026 instead of 2025. Many will have made New Year’s resolutions or, as is currently ...

A New Year always makes you think ahead a little. Not in a resolutions and big promises kind of way, but in a quieter way. At the Chamber, when we talk about hopes for 2026, we’re really talking about ...

Emmitt Merrell Brown COFFEEVILLE – Emmitt Merrell Brown, 81, of Coffeeville, peacefully passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 1, 1944 in Calhoun ...

WATER VALLEY – A 57-year-old man was fatally attacked by two dogs Friday afternoon at Second Chance Animal Alliance, an animal shelter located on Highway 315 just outside of Water Valley. Yalobusha ...

Well, here we are starting the last month of the year. Can you believe how fast this year has gone by? Only 24 days left for your Christmas shopping. Your writer and David had a nice Thanksgiving ...

There have been questions circulating in Water Valley about the proposed construction of a micro-solar farm. With questions come speculation so I thought we could revisit the project. In May, Water ...

TILLATOBA – A Charleston man faces drug trafficking charges after deputies discovered ecstasy and marijuana in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Tillatoba on March 8. Yalobusha County Sheriff ...

WATER VALLEY – Yalobusha County supervisors approved a proposal from Bank of America for 4.868 percent to finance a $1,902,410 project for upgrades at multiple county buildings including installation ...

By Ella Rossi Special To The Herald WATER VALLEY – Six mornings out of the week since 1972, pharmacist Binnie Turnage has led a prayer group before starting his workday. Open to all coworkers and ...

Exhibit Opens In Lamar Block As Owners Plan Boutique Hotel, Storefronts WATER VALLEY – The corner of Railroad Avenue and Wood Street has seen nearly 150 years of Water Valley history — from dentists ...