Automobiles
Driver's License
New residents should obtain a driver's license within 60 days of establishing residency. A valid out-of-state license is required, as well as a Social Security car. Applicants must also complete a vision exam. The fee is $20, renewable every four years
Inspection Sticker
Motor vehicle inspections are performed by various state-approved private businesses at a fee of $5. The tax collector's office can provide a list of local participating stations. For further questions call the state Motor Vehicle Inspection Office at (601) 987-1251.
Insurance
Drivers must maintain liability insurance for their vehicle, and they must carry proof of insurance in their vehicle at all times
License Plates
Yalobusha County Tax Collector
205 Blackmur Dr. ....................................... (662) 473-1235
Water Valley, MS 38965
New residents are required to obtain a license plate within 30 days of establishing residency. Fees vary according to the vehicle make and model.
Seat Belts
Driver and front-seat passengers must wear seat belts. Children under four must be restrained in a suitable car seat.
Family and Youth Services
American Red Cross, North Central 
Mississippi Chapter...........................................236-1282
Baptist Children's Village.................................473-3717
Compassion Food Ministries..........................473-4149
Meals on Wheels...............................................473-2022
Mississippi Association of Educators...........473-3325
Public Health Information....................(800)489-7670
Women, Infant, and Children (WIC)
Nutrition Office............473-2274 / (800) 545-6747
Yalobusha County Health Department........473-1424
Yalobusha County Department
of Human Services....................................473-1071
General Information
City Hall..............................................................473-2431
Mayor's Office....................................................473-1533
Time & Temperature.......................................473-4473
Library Services
Blackmur Memorial Library
608 Blackmur Dr. .................................................473-2444
Water Valley, MS 38965
Hours of operation: Mon. /Fri., 10am-5pm;
Tues./Thurs., 10am-6pm; Wed./Sat., 10am-1pm
Mississippi Electronics Libraries On-Line (MELO)
Maps
A variety of Water Valley maps are available through the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce at no cost. Visit the resource center at the chamber office, or contact Bonnie Cox at 473-1122 for more information.
Media
North Mississippi Herald (weekly)
500 N. Main St. ....................................................473-1473
Water Valley, MS 38965
Post Office
501 N. Main St. ....................................................473-3004
Water Valley, MS 38965
Public Safety
Emergency...................................................................911
Fire Department.................................................473-2111
Police Department............................................473-2933
Sheriff's Department........................................473-2722
Social Services
Child/Adult Abuse Hotline...................(800) 222-8000
Utilities
Electricity/Water
Electric and Water Department
City Hall
101 Blackmur Dr. .................................................473-3326
A request for service application must be completed at City Hall. Proof of identification is required in the form of a valid driver's license and Social Security card. Applicants in rental housing must also present a renter's receipt. The deposit is $125 for electric hook-up and $25 for water.
Natural Gas
Centerpoint Energy
399 Hwy. 6 W.
Oxford, MS 38655........................................(800) 294-9697
A request for service application may be completed via phone request. Valid driver's license and Social Security card numbers are required. The deposit of $75 may be waived as per credit review. A service fee of $20 is assessed for hook-up.
Trash Pickup/Recycling
City Sanitation Department............................473-4229
County Garbage Services.................................473-5024
Days for curbside collection vary as per location. Within the city limits, leaves and other yard debris are also collected at the curb. It is illegal to burn trash within the city limits.
Voter Registration
To vote for elected officials in Mississippi, residents must be at least 18 years of age by the November election and register 28 days prior to it. Registration is complete at the Circuit Clerk's office at the Courthouse. For more information, call 473-1341.
