Area News
Thanksgiving, Time To Reflect
As we get older days like Thanksgiving change. In my younger days I knew I would be at my grandmother’s in Kemper County and Thanksgiving day was the quail season opener every year. Our family spent more time in the winter bird hunting than we did anything else. As I have grown older the importance…
Read MorePiates Go One Of Four This Past Week
Friday evening, November 21, the Pirates hosted East Lauderdale with the ladies starting at 6. Lady Pirates struggled to get on the board and the East Lauderdale ladies walked away with an easy victory 46 to 14. The Pirates took the floor following the ladies game and pulled off a close one. Coffey struggled in…
Read MorePleasant Grove
Pastor Townsend and the Pleasant Grove Church Family invite each of you to a celebration of thanksgiving and commemoration on Sunday, November 23, 2025. The day will begin with a celebration of the season of extra thanks and praise in a special Thanksgiving observance during morning worship at 9:00 a.m. It will conclude with the…
Read MoreOne Pirate Drive Is Open For Action!
Sherri Upshaw Friday evening the Pirates hosted their first home game of the year. Been playing for a couple of weeks but on the road. Lady Pirates started the evening off but were outmatched early on and fell behind early and never got on track down 16 to 34 at the half. Second half was…
Read More2025 Christmas Parade
Coffeeville’s Annual Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2025. Our theme is “Jesus, the Joy of Christmas”. The Coffeeville Christmas Parade Committee is requesting your participation. This event not only fosters community collaboration and fellowship, but is sure to be a rewarding experience. There is no entry fee. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place…
Read MoreHistorical Society Meeting November 20
We are encouraging members and friends to present stories from their family history. On Thursday Nov 20th at 2PM Julia York Fernandez will present the history of the York family. YHS meets at their headquarters at 14565 Depot Street in Coffeeville. Everyone is welcome. There is no admission charge. Refreshments will be served.
Read MoreThree Generations
Coley Little Bailey (middle) along with his father Coley Bailey (left) completed the 90th crop on Bailey Farms. The farm was started by Coley Little’s grandfather, Joe N. Bailey, Jr. (right) in 1935.
Read MoreOakland Chamber Recognizes Fire Department
The Oakland Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Volunteer Fire Department Appreciation Day on Nov. 9 as a part of its annual fundraising activity for the Fire Department. Mayor Stephanie Patterson presented Fire Chief Rich Ross with a proclamation adopted by the Town Board designating Nov. 9 as Volunteer Firefighter Appreciation Day in Oakland. “Volunteer…
Read MoreNeighbors Helping Neighbors
Wishful Master Ray Hawkins of Masonic Lodge #8 based out of Water Valley, MS along with other bretherns, came together on last Saturday to help construct a access ramp at the home Leodi and Stella Benson. Wishful Master Ray Hawkins and Deacon Clayton Horton of Masonic Lodge #54 of Coffeeville, MS headed up this great…
Read MoreMayor Updates Environmental Permitting For Town Park
Mayor Brad Ayers confirmed to The Coffeeville Courier that the US Army Corps of Engineers will not require a further environmental study for the recreational park which is planned for construction next year. “We were concerned about additional delays, not only from the federal government shutdown, but due to changes made to the project,” Ayers…
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