TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY – A month-long manhunt for 49-year-old Sam Seymore ended Monday night when U.S. Marshals and multiple law ...

WATER VALLEY – Fall is almost here, and you know what that means, yard sale season! Mark your calendars, the 4th annual ...

WATER VALLEY – The Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and First Lady Liz Reynolds hosted a ribbon cutting ...

City Hall received a much-needed facelift this month—just in time for the Watermelon Carnival. A lime slurry coating was applied to the building’s exterior as ...

WATER VALLEY – Hilda Woodard Loper, 90, of Water Valley, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at her residence. The family celebrated her legacy of love with a graveside service, beginning at 2 p.m.

Monday night’s meeting was the first true deep dive into the Water Valley Electric Department that I’ve seen in my 20-year career at the North Mississippi Herald. And folks, the room was packed. Now, ...

Xyla Daevy Baker WATER VALLEY – Xyla Daevy Baker, a cherished daughter of Aijah Turner and Ladarrious Baker, was born on April 9, 2025, in Oxford. On May 20, Xyla’s journey on earth came to an end at ...

WATER VALLEY – A Water Valley man faces drug trafficking charges after officers discovered 140 pills of alleged ecstasy in his vehicle following a traffic stop on July 3. Water Valley Police Chief ...

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 ...

COFFEEVILLE – There was a solemn round of “yes, ma’ams” following a passionate plea from Mary Dudley during the Board of Supervisors meeting Monday morning. Dudley requested that county supervisors ...

Circuit Judge Jimmy McClure (left) administered the oath of office to District Attorney Jay Hale on Dec. 29. Also pictured is Hale’s wife, Jennifer Hale.

Well the dreaded fishery for bass “Grenada Lake” turned out good for J.R. Dukes Saturday. His 2nd MLF tournament against 80-plus boats, and he placed well and won some money. He also won in a ...