Area News
CPD: SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION, USE CAUTION
With Coffeeville Schools set to begin the 2025-26 school year on Friday, August 1, Coffeeville Police Department Chief Rolando Fair urged drivers to use caution. “With school buses back on the streets and student pedestrians crossing streets and using sidewalks, I hope everyone will be alert and drive slowly through our neighborhoods,” Chief Fair said.…
Read MoreRotary Club Of Water Valley To Raffle Five Prizes At Watermelon Carnival
Once again, the Rotary Club of Water Valley invites one and all to vie for the awesome raffle prizes at the Watermelon Carnival on August 1st and 2nd, 2025. This year the prizes include: 1st: Blackstone Grill 2nd: Mari Foster Art, courtesy of Blue Melon Rendezvous 3rd: Peter’s Pottery, courtesy of Guardian Termite & Pest…
Read MoreBethleham M. B. Church
Bethlehem M. B. Church, Highway 7 South, will be celebrating their Pstor and Wife 16th Year Church Anniversary on Sunday, July 27, 2025, beginning with Sunday School at 10:00 A.M. and Morning Worship Services beginning at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Gregory Wilson and the Mount Grove Church family will be the special guests. We would be…
Read MoreAGGRESSIVE POTHOLE REPAIR UNDERWAY IN TOWN
Town workers have been actively working to repair the largest potholes around Coffeeville over the past week. County Supervisor Gaylon Gray provided nearly one ton of asphalt to the Town of Coffeeville which allowed repair to the most hazardous potholes on Maple Street, Tennessee Street, Elvira Jackson Street, Bear Torrance Street, Main Street, Okahoma Street,…
Read MoreFatal Dog Attack Claims Life Of Shelter Worker
WATER VALLEY – A 57-year-old man was fatally attacked by two dogs Friday afternoon at Second Chance Animal Alliance, an animal shelter located on Highway 315 just outside of Water Valley. Yalobusha County Coroner Ronnie Stark identified the victim as Clifford Phillips Jr. of the Boat Landing community. Stark said Phillips, who worked at the…
Read MoreFIRST YEAR COFFEEVILLE ELEMENTARY EMPLOYEES EAGER TO START
Coffeeville Elementary School will welcome several new staff members and instructors this fall. Chandra Burl is in her first year at CES. “I am so excited to start my first year at Coffeeville Elementary,” Chandra said. “Teaching first graders will allow me to impact young lives. There’s a saying that a good education can change…
Read MoreWISHING EVERYONE A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL YEAR
School Resource Officer Billy Moore brought new Coffeeville Elementary School employees to visit with Mayor Brad Ayers to discuss the upcoming school year. Pictured, from left, are Officer Moore, Ty-Jaden Bobo, Chandra Burl, Mayor Ayers, and Tykerria McClain.
Read MoreSenior Citizen Bingo Rescheduled
Senior Citizen Bingo is rescuheduled for Thursday Auguest 7, 2025, at 5 PM at JCH Banquet Hall-Coffeeville. Come out and enjoy an evening of fun and games. See you there!! Senior Citizen’s
Read MoreFirst Cotton Bloom Of 2025
We received a text from Hope Brooks Saturday afternoon, July 19th, and ask if anyone had presented the first Cotton Bloom of the 2025 season. We told him no, he was the first. The cotton bloom came from Coley Bailey’s field on Hope and Debbie Brooks’ farm on Hwy 330 just west of Coffeeville.
Read MoreOakland Area Lions Club Leads School Supply Drive
The Oakland Area Lions Club is leading the community’s School Supply Drive to support the area’s young scholars. The drive will conclude on Aug. 8 with Lions Club members creating packets for the students for distribution at the Kids in the Park Back to School event on Sat., Aug. 9. The current drop-off locations for…
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