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After 28 years Vicki Wright has decided to retired. Mrs. Wright was honored with a plaque for her years of service at the 2026 graduation ceremony Thursday, May 21st.
Read MoreVBS at Coffeeville First Baptist Church
First Baptist Coffeeville will hold their Vacation Bible School beginning Sunday, May 31 through Thursday, June 4, from 5:15-7:30 in the evenings for ages 2 through 12. A light supper will be served each night. We will conclude on Thursday night and invite parents to join us that night for our final worship rally at…
Read MoreNorthwest’s Spring 2026 President’s List
SENATOBIA, MS (05/21/2026)– The President’s List for the Spring 2026 semester at Northwest Mississippi Community College has been released by college officials. Included are full-time students who completed the semester with a grade point average of 3.75 to 4.0. Labrashia Caldwell of Coffeeville, Marsha Daniels, Margaret (Meg) Daves of Coffeeville. Georgia Ellard, Kaden Norlander, Kenzie…
Read MoreQuinterrion “Quin” Smith September 13, 2007- July 16, 2024
One was missing from the Class of 2026, missing but never forgotten! “Quin” Smith passed almost two years ago leaving a whole in the hearts of all his classmates along with family and friends. Although Quin wasn’t in attendance he was on everyones mind. Tears were shed for many different reasons at graduation but many…
Read MoreTVA Awards $350,000 To Schools In The Mississippi Region Through The School Uplift Program
Coffeeville High School Uplift Team Awarded Big: Tuesday, May 12th, TVA along with TVEPA announced the winners $350,000 worth of grants to go towards making the school more energy efficient. Pictured are: LaShanda Hoskins, Assistant Superintendant; Dexter Green, Superintendant; Jen Hathaway, School Uplift Energy Coach; Felecia Hinton-Parker, Energy Champion; Linwood Baker, Maintenence Director; and LeRhonda…
Read MoreMemorial Day 2026
Carter Brandon is shown placing flags in the Coffeeville area cemeteries for the upcoming Memorial Day. A flag was placed on each Veteran’s grave for Memorial Day.
Read MoreYalobusha Historical Society – May Meeting
Lloyd Caulfield is our speaker for May as he is “Revisiting the Appalachian Trail” at 2 PM on Thursday the 21st. YHS meets at 14656 Depot Street in Coffeeville. There is no charge and refreshments are provided. Lloyd spoke to us 20 years ago sometime after he completed his through hike of the trail in…
Read MoreGrand Opening!
Grand Opening!: Friday morning at 8 a.m. the Grand Opening Celebration started! Pictured are (L to R) Kelli Calder, Night Manager; Hoa and Chuc Le, Owners; Tyler Wortham, Chamber President; Sum Tran, Market Manager; and Denise Harris, Store Manager. Grand Opening!: Friday morning Leway Market held their Grand Opening and had hotdogs and donuts…
Read MoreFirst Books For First Readers
Friends of Coffeeville Library gave all CES first graders new Pete the Cat books on Tuesday, May 12. Through their First Books for First Readers initiative, the Friends provide books for first graders every year to encourage a love of books and reading.
Read MoreYalobusha County Public Library System Meets
The Administrative Board of Yalobusha County Public Library System met Friday, May15. Newly appointed library board member Beverly Freer was welcomed along with Mississippi Library Commission consultant Louisa Whitfield-Smith. Shown in picture are board member Karol Knowles, Louisa Whitfield-Smith, and board members Beverly Freer and Gail Barton. Members Earlene Townes and Margaret J. Ross were…
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