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It Has Been An Honor
Thursday, January 22, I was served papers from the mayor’s office informing me that I had been removed from the chief’s position at the fire department. Along with that I was to turn in all access to the fire department and all equipment issued me by Coffeeville Fire, removing me from the department completely: “You…
Read MoreShelton recognized by Mt. Moriah
Mr. William Shelton was recognized on Monday at the Dr. Martin Luther king Day Program by the Mt. Moriah District Missionary Baptist Association for his commitment to service, civil rights, and community leadership. Mr. Shelton is the former Mayor of Coffeeville, Mississippi, and has faithfully served his community with distinction and dedication. A retired educator…
Read More2026 Ice Storm Fern
Predictions came in early that there would be a winter storm hit the mid-south that would stop everything in it’s tracks. They hit the nail on the head and the Coffeeville community is iced in. Saturday the rain started and began freezing on the trees, as dark fell many knew it was a matter of…
Read MoreGreen Goshen C.M.E. Church
The Green Goshen C.M.E. Church family of Warer Valley, MS , cordially invites every Pastor and church member to be our honored guests at our Annual Birthday Tea Program. Join us for a fun fellowship and worship on Sunday January 25, 2026. Our day begins with: *Sunday School 10:00 am *Followed by our Morning Worship…
Read MoreZion Spring M. B. Church
Please join us for a Christian Education Conference on January 20-22, 2026 @ 6:30 nightly. Tuesday: Lecture: Rev. James Howell. Sermon: Rev. Melvin Montgomery-Faith & Grace Baptist Church, Grenada, MS. Wednesday: Lecture: Rev. James Howell. Sermon: Rev. Billy Geanes-St. John Baptist Church, Ripley, MS. Thursday: Lecture: Rev. Timothy Daniels. Sermon: Rev. James Howell-Bethlehem Baptist Church,…
Read MoreSmith Chapel M. B. Church
3695 CR 211 Coffeeville Smith Chapel M. B. Church, Coffeeville, Ms, will be having Pastor and Wife’s 25th Anniversary on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Speaker will be Elder Richard Smith. Looking forward to seeing your presence. Thanking you in advance. Smith Chapel Church Elder Richard Smith Pastor
Read MoreOAKLAND’S YALO-RIBBON FESTIVAL FEATURES DANICA HART
May 2nd Event in at Swearengen Park in Oakland With headliner Danica Hart, formerly of Chapel Hart, and increased awareness of Oakland’s Yalo-Ribbon Festival, organizers have chosen to move the event to the larger James Riley Swearengen Walking Track and Park. This year, the Festival takes place on Sat., May 2 from 2 p.m. to…
Read MorePirate Basketball Winding Regular Season Up
Pirates traveled to Calhoun City last week and dropped both games. Lady Pirates faced Coach E and her Lady Wildcats and it was all Lady Wildcats. The final was Lady Wildcats 53 to Lady Pirates 35 dropping the Lady Pirates to 1-2 in district play. Sherri Upshaw put up 13 in the contest but the…
Read MoreMt. Moriah Honors Dr. Martin Luther King
Minister R. Frank Nichols Minister Nichols spoke to over 100 attendees Monday morning at the Mt. Moriah Association building during the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King. Retired police chief from Starkville received many awards in law-enforcement, the military and in the community, including being recognized by the Mississippi House of Representatives for exemplary service.…
Read MoreZion Spring M. B. Church
Please join us for a Christian Education Conference on January 20-22, 2026 @ 6:30 nightly. Tuesday: Lecture: Rev. James Howell. Sermon: Rev. Melvin Montgomery-Faith & Grace Baptist Church, Grenada, MS. Wednesday: Lecture: Rev. James Howell. Sermon: Rev. Billy Geanes-St. John Baptist Church, Ripley, MS. Thursday: Lecture: Rev. Timothy Daniels. Sermon: Rev. James Howell-Bethlehem Baptist Church,…
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