Area News
PIRATES SHOW IMPROVEMENT IN LOSS TO J.Z. GEORGE; WATER VALLEY NEXT
The Coffeeville Pirates showed improvement on special teams and on offense Friday night in a 46-14 loss to the J.Z. George Jaguars. The Pirates fell to 0-2 on the 2025 season with the loss. Despite being held scoreless against Calhoun City during the season opener, the Pirates had a kickoff return for a touchdown in…
Read MoreGrand Opening
Monday, September 8th, a dream came to fruiction when Ryan Pierce and Andrew Chiles cut the Grand Opening Ribbon at Yalobusha Kiln. Ryan and Andrew greeted the public with smiles and handshakes as they showed off their handy work, beautiful cuts of hardwood lumber. Congratulations and welcome to Coffeeville! COFFEEVILLE – A ribbon cutting…
Read MoreCheck Out The Front Window
Last week at the Coutier office Chloe Burrowes fixed us up with an awesome display. As fall sets football season is underway and the Courier is always excited about Pirate football. Chloe is the daughter of Josh and Jennifer Burrowes who are the owners of Yalobusha Hardware and Lumber. Chloe has done all of there…
Read MoreAlderman Honored
Alderman Terry Ellis was recently recognized during the Mississippi Municipal League Convention for serving 20 years in the role of Alderman in the Town of Oakland. Presenting him with a certificate acknowledging his service is MML President Mayor Patti Pettit of Woodland.
Read MoreLangham-Sanford To Wed
Hunter Sanford —Ashley Langham Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Langham, III of Florence, Ms are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley, to Mr. Hunter Sanford of Prairieville, LA. Ashley is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Langham, Sr. formally of Coffeeville, Ms. She is also the granddaughter of the late Mr. and…
Read MoreOakland Residents Get New Water Meters
Residents in Oakland are getting new water meters. The project is funded through the Municipality and County Water Infrastructure Grant Program Act of 2022. These funds were made available through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) and awarded to the State of Mississippi by the U.S. Department of Treasury. The Mississippi Department of…
Read MorePIRATES FALL AT CALHOUN CITY; RETURN HOME THIS WEEK
Despite a great preseason camp, a young Coffeeville Pirate football team faced a tough challenge on the road at D.L. Harrison Field in Calhoun City to open the 2025 season. The Pirates trailed the Wildcats 42-0 at the half, before falling 56-0 on a rainy Thursday night. Coffeeville returns to action at Pirate Field this…
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Jr. High Football
The Jr. High Pirates football team started their season Monday afternoon, August 25, in fair fashion against JZ George. Hard played game on both sides of the ball with the visitors taking home the win 18 to 14.
Read MoreKENNEDY STREET SHOOTING LEAVES ONE SERIOUSLY WOUNDED
This image from nearby security cameras shows a man holding what appears to be a pistol and an automatic weapon at the time of the shooting. Any residents who recognize the individual are encouraged to contact Coffeeville Police Department. All outreach will remain confidential. …
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