Area News
Monthly $5 Update
The meeting on December 10th spiked my curiosity so I did some digging. From day one Town Clerk Rosaline Torrance has told me that there was not near the money coming in from water bills that I thought it would be. Time and time again since April 1, 2021 Torrance has said, “People just aren’t…
Read MoreCongratulations Jennifer Ross
Betty Simmons Osbarn, left, wishes Jennifer Ross, bank manager, much happiness in her retirement. Betty was Jennifer’s boss at Cadence for many years before she retired. Betty was employed at the bank for roughly 50 years. Jennifer has retired after 40 years.
Read More2025 Coffeeville Christmas Parade
By William Shelton The winners of the 2025 Coffeeville Christmas Parade Float Entries that received plaques are as follows: 1st place “Greater Sanders Chapel” Water Valley, Sis. Marsha Daniels; 2nd place “Coffeeville Methodist Church”, Coffeeville, Bro. Jim Peterman and Carter Brandon; 3rd place “Mississippi State Extension 4-H”, Coffeeville, Missy Burney, Emaline Swindoll, Coalson Hughes, Phinn…
Read MorePirate Basketball In Full Swing!
As 2026 kicks off so does Pirate basketball and it will be hot and heavy heading into district play and then the district tourney in early February. Pirates will have faced Water Valley on their home floor Monday, January 5th, by the time the paper hits the racks. Then we start conference play at home…
Read MoreThe Best Gift Ever
When I was in the 4th grade, a fire took our brand new home and everything in it. One of the first purchaes in our new home was a beautiful baby grand piano, that my mom was so proud of. On the day of the fire she watched through the living room picture window as…
Read MoreSanta Saves The Day
Santa was on scene when TVEPA arrived to correct the issues a NAUGHTY squirrel had caused! The squirrel had chewed into the lines, causing power surges, and causing problems on Bailey Avenue! With Santa watching the TVEPA crew tended to business and got the good folks on Bailey Avenue back in good working order! Remember,…
Read MoreLate Night Fire Destroys Home:
At 7:58 PM Sunday evening firefighters were dispatched to 272 Rayburn Street in Coffeeville. Velma was toned to assisted as was Scuna Valley. Six trucks in route to Rayburn Street along with more than a dozen fire fighters on scene. House was fully envolved and ended up being a total loss. Ms. Jones who lived…
Read MoreMayor Cusses Out Fire Chief
Wednesday, December 17th, at 1:45 p.m. I took the worst cussing of my life. In 62 years I have never been talked to in the manner I was for 4 minutes and 56 seconds. This stemmed from a lie I told to Mayor Brad Ayers about a recording I made following the regular board meeting…
Read MoreSpring Hill Church
Spring Hill will be having their pre-Christmas program on the 3rd Sunday along with the regular 11:00 A. M. worship service. Everyone is corially invited. Linda Mays, Chairperson Rev. Ralph Horton, Paster
Read MoreWords of Thanks
I, Reginald Nicholson would like to thank the Coffeeville Christmas Parade Committee for nominating me for being their 2025 Grand Marshal. It was a honor and plesaure to be reconized as a community servant and contributor. Thank You!
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