Area News

Going into the tournament last week everyone had high expectations for the Pirates looking for a clean sweep and the fans were not disappointed. Pirates had a bye Tuesday evening and would play the winner of the Tuesday evening contest, a four seed, which turned out to be Strayhorn. Now if you remember the Mustangs…

The Coffeeville Women’s Progressive Club will meet on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:00 P. M. at the Coffeeville First Baptist Church Family Life Center With hostesses Mahaley Hanes and Vivian Simmons. Kelley Ayers will present a review of Barabra Pierce Bush.

The annual meeting of the Cypress Creek Water Association will be held at the association office at 1662 CR 211 on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 7 P. M.

The Yalobusha County 4-H will host a Yard Sale Fundraiser on March 8th at 7am at the Yalobusha County Multi-purpose Building in Coffeeville. 12×12 booth spaces are available for 25.00. The deadline to register for a space is February 28th. We will also be accepting yard sale item donations (no clothing items). Donations accepted March…

With the qualifying period coming to a close Friday before last, January 31st, there were some surprises as the ballots are possibly set. For Mayor: Incumbent William Shelton, Jr.; Brenda Cartwright; and Brad Ayers. For Alderman at Large: Micheal Cook; Stanford Spearman; Kelvin Booker. For Alderman Ward 1: Incumbent Rhonda Spearman. For Alderman Ward 2:…

Greetings in the name of our Lord and most wonderful saviour. You are cordially invited to help us celebrate our 147th Church Anniversary Program on February 16, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. Rev. Riley Suggs, along with the Jones Chapel Church family will be our afternoon guests. Lunch will be served. Come help us celebrate the…

Mt Moriah 1st District wide usher program will be held Sun March 16, 2025 at District Building in Coffeeville, MS at 2:30 ppm. We are asking all to come and support the usher ministry on that day. Rev Columbus Bell, and Philadelphia MB Church are special guests.

As Black History Month approaches, we are seeking historic photos, from Davidson High School, Water Valley Colored School, Central High School or Coffeeville Colored School, especially those before the 1970s. Additionally, if you know anyone who graduated from Central High School in the Class of 1954 or 1955 and has a class composite picture, please…

Get Up Off Yo Feet! Senior DeLanta Tellis “jumps center” for the Pirates against Potts Camp. Tellis scored 9 points in the contest along with 10 assists. Tuesday, January 28th, the Pirates loaded up and headed to Potts Camp for the last regular season game of the 2024-25 campaign. Lady Pirates took the floor coming…