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85 YEARS AGO OCTOBER 20, 1939 Rev. N. B. Saucier welcomed to town as new pastor of the Coffeeville Baptist Church. Taking part in the welcoming service at the Presbyterian Church were Rev. T. B. McPheeters, Rev. T. M. Dye, Jr. and Rev. Sherman. Miss Lorene Sellers begins nurses training at Water Valley Hospital. Tyler…

Have you ever wondered what Jesus looked like when He walked this earth? It is something that many of us have probably been curious about at some point, and people have been fascinated with for centuries. Countless artists have created sculptures and paintings depicting what they believed Jesus looked like, depicting Jesus as a wide…

I hope the ones working outside has really enjoyed the cooler weather. I know our energy saver air conditioner has not cut on near as much this past week. I’m getting ready to air my quilts and afghans. In other words, I’m getting ready to snuggle under the covers after this long hot summer. Daughter…

Healthy You Exercise Class will meet each Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Extension office. Join us for up to 30 minutes of physical activity. If you come, make sure to wear comfortable, cool clothes, good tennis shoes and bring water to drink. Create MHV club will meet on Wednesday, September 11th at 10 a.m.…

Drop-In Dot Day Craft @ CPL Sept. 9 – 16 September 15 is the 15th anniversary of International Dot Day, based on the children’s book The Dot by Peter Reynolds. We’re celebrating Dot Day Sept. 9 – 16 at Coffeeville Public Library with a very imaginative Drop-In Craft Program by Mrs. Kristy. The unique project…

On Thursday night’s NFL game the Baltimore Ravens lost to the Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 27 to 20. In the fourth quarter of the game Isaiah Likely had his foot partly on the line just a little bit and the touchdown was called back -0- The Hickey Family will celebrate Christmas at…

90 YEARS AGO OCTOBER 12, 1934 On Saturday afternoon of last week Mrs. Lizzie Wells Goad died at her home near Scuna Valley, after a short illness. Wednesday of this week the U. D. C.’s gave their annual dinner in the hospitable home of Mrs. J. W. Davis. Veterans attending were Capt. L. L. Collins,…

Having completed our “Glad You Asked” series, we begin a study of Revelation that I am titling, “The King is Coming.” This week we begin with some introductory and background information. We will recap some of this information as we go through our study, but I believe it will be useful to begin with, so…

Happy Labor Day weekend. Be safe and travel sober! The life you save may be your own. Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday of September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements in…

Healthy You Exercise Class will meet each Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Extension office. Join us for up to 30 minutes of physical activity. If you come, make sure to wear comfortable, cool clothes, good tennis shoes and bring water to drink. Looped with Love Crochet MHV Club will meet on Thursday, September 5th,…