Area News
Pirates Capture MHSAA 2025 Class 1A Boys Basketball State Championship
The “Big House” is ALWAYS the dream of every basketball player that steps on a court in Mississippi High School sports. It is the penical of excelence and everyone who gets there has earned it and a shot at a State Championship. Coffeeville boys have made the trip five times in history, four times in…
Read MoreTen Qualify For Aldermen Slots In Oakland
OAKLAND – Voters in the Town of Oakland will have numerous options as they vote on June 3 to elect a new Mayor and a five-member Town Board. Long-time Mayor James Riley Swearengen announced last year that he would not seek re-election. Running for mayor are current Alderwoman Stephanie Patterson and Robert Jenkins. Candidates for…
Read MoreKnocking Em Down
Senior Jarvis Ross had a career night against the Lions of Biggerville in the Quarterfinal State Playoff game Friday, February 21. Ross had 19 points in the game, 11 in the first quarter, and shot 4 out of 6 from the charity stripe. Great game Jarvis!
Read MoreFunding Approved To Hire Two Deputies
WATER VALLEY – The Yalobusha County Sheriff’s Department received approval for a budget increase that will fund the addition of two full-time deputies. The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the plea from the Sheriff Jerimaine Gooch that will come with an estimated cost of $104,000 annually. The vote came during a recessed Board of Supervisors…
Read MoreHeaded To The Big House!
Pirates traveled to North East Community College in the Quarterfinal round of the 2024-25 State Playoffs to face off with the Lions of Biggersville Friday, February 21st. Biggersville has been a thorn in the Pirates side for a long time and everyone knew this would be a dog fight! Pirates jumped ahead quick in the…
Read MoreUniversity Avenue Ramps Closed For Construction
Construction of roundabouts on University Avenue in Oxford began Monday, February 17 is projected to be completed by Thursday, April 24. This construction will cause the closure of the southbound exit ramp from Highway 7 to University Ave. and the southbound on-ramp from University Ave. to highway 7. There will also be ongoing work along…
Read MoreNorthwest Releases Honor Student Lists For Fall Semester
SENATOBIA – The President’s List and Vice President’s List for the fall 2024 semester at Northwest Mississippi Community College were released by college officials. Those included on the are full-time students who completed the semester with a grade point average of 3.75 to 4.0 (President’s List) or a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.74…
Read MoreOle Miss Announces Fall 2024 Honor Roll Lists
UNIVERSITY, Miss. – The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2024 Honor Roll lists. The following local students were named to the Dean’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74 are: Water Valley – William Embry in the Freshman Studies program; Ella Trost in the…
Read MoreMt. Moriah District Missionary Association
Mt. Moriah District Missionary Association will be having their District Black History program on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. Mrs Felecia Parker, Head Girls Basketball Coach at Coffeeville High School will be the guest speaker. Please come and be apart of this services. It will be held at the Mt. Moriah District headquarters…
Read MorePirates Advance To The Elite 8!
Senior DeLanta Tellis jumping center in the first round of the State Playoffs and helped the Pirates win in the first two rounds of the playoffs last week! Pirates have advanced to the Elite 8 and will play Friday evening at Northeast Community College. GO PIRATES! As the State Playoffs began we knew that we…
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