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Tillatoba News 7/16/26
Love and sympathy to the Larry Moore Hunter, family of Grenada. Mr. Larry Moore Hunter, 79, of Grenada, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026 at The Magnolia at Oxford Commons in Oxford. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife, Rebecca Conway Hunter; daughters, Amanda Hunter Brown(Riley) of Mantee and Lora Elizabeth Hunter(Channelle) of Oxford; son,…
Read MoreYalobusha Historical Society to Hear Allen Winters Thursday
Mr. Allen Winters of the Mississippi Tribe of Choctaw Indians returns at 2:00 PM this Thursday. He has spoken to us and other groups on various topics. We hope you can be with us this week as his topic is “Traditional Choctaw Meals”. YHS meets at 14656 Depot St. in Coffeeville. Everyone is invited to…
Read MoreCoffeeville Student Chosen To Attend MSA
Caelyn Murphy of Coffeeville has the opportunity to complete her junior and senior years of high school at the Mississippi School of the Arts (MSA) in Brookhaven. The Mississippi School of the Arts (MSA) is an eleventh and twelfth grade visual and performing arts residential, public high school located in Brookhaven, MS. Students not only…
Read MoreLetter To The Editor
I just want to say how grateful to God for sending Leway grocery store to Coffeeville, we’re having much less stress,and worries about getting groceries, and having to go to Bruce, water valley and Grenada , and they take the groceries to the Car, praying 🤲🏾 that God will keep on Blessing them so they…
Read MoreLiteracy Night at Faith Culture Ministries
Annual Memorial Service
Spring Hill (South) M. B. Church 495 C. R. 432 Coffeeville Everyone is invited to come and worship with us June 21, 2026 at 2:30 P.M. Rev. Larry Hervey will be the afternoon speaker. Spring Hill Church Family Rev. Ralph Horton, Pastor
Read MoreYalobusha Historical Society – June Meeting
Our June speaker is no stranger to this county as his family moved here in the early 1830’s. Born in Water Valley and a graduate of WVHS and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Rick worked in design and project engineering for 3 different companies. Moved back here from Hernando with his wife of 33 years,…
Read MoreCoffeeville Hosts First Annual Miss Juneteenth Pageant
COFFEEVILLE, Miss. — The spirit of Juneteenth, culture, and community pride took center stage on Friday, June 12, 2026, as the first annual Miss Juneteenth Pageant was held at the Coffeeville High School Auditorium. The event brought together contestants, families, supporters, and community leaders for an evening celebrating heritage, achievement, and young leadership. Hosted by…
Read MoreThe Histroical Legacy of Juneteenth
On “Freedom’s Eve,” or the eve of January 1, 1863, the first Watch Night services took place. On that night, enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and private homes all across the country awaiting news that the Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect. At the stroke of midnight, prayers were answered as all enslaved…
Read MoreGOSPEL MUSIC JAMBOREE GORE SPRINGS COMMUNITY CENTER
Saturday, June 13, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Admission: $5.00 Featuring: New Geneis and Jerry and Spin Smith Concession Stand: Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, sausage dogs, hot dogs, and chips. coffee and drinks Come enjoy good singing and good food
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