Area News
Back To School Celebration
August 10 Event Features Magic Show Students across the area through 8th grade are invited to join in an outdoor Back to School Celebration at the James Riley Swearengen Walking Track and Park in Oakland at 61 Walnut Street on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Challenges in a variety of games and…
Read MoreCoffeeville/Oakland Mourns
With the passing of Quinterrion “Quin” Smith on July 16th, a Coffeeville High School Junior, the Coffeeville and Oakland communities came together in prayer and candlelight vigil held in his honor on the 20th in Oakland. Quin was buried Saturday afternoon, July 27th, at Parrish Grove Cemetery. Monday, July 22nd, Pastor Sammy Lee Townes, owner…
Read MoreOAKLAND PLANNING SESSION
Area residents participated in a session to determine a plan for the future of Oakland and the surrounding area. Led by Chris Hinton of Entergy, the group identified specific issues of concern. The event was co-hosted by the Oakland Town Board and the Oakland Area Chamber of Commerce.
Read MoreSouthern Aproach
Friday morning, July 19th, crews poured the concrete pad that will support the southern approach to the Gum’s Crossing bridge. One step closer to opening hopefully by the end of the year.
Read MoreThree Hydrants Being Replaced On Kennedy Street
Chambers Services is replacing three hydrants on Kennedy Street this week. The board approved the rebuilt hydrants back in June and hopefully they will be up and “running” by the end of the week.
Read MoreNew Maintenance Equipment Shed
Coffeeville has a new shed at the city barn. This shed was funded from Coffeeville’s Modernization/ Use Tax Fund Grant. No money from any of our departments revenues was spent on the barn.
Read MoreBBQ Cook Off
Charles Turner was presented a Certificate of Achievemt by Mayor William Shelton, Jr. for winning first place in the Coffeeville Juneteenth BBQ Cook Off.
Read MoreOAKLAND LANDS GROCERY STORE
New Market Features Fresh Meats, Fruits, and Veggies The Community Also Establishes Goals For The Futur By: Linda Ross Aldy As communities on the western side of the county gathered in Oakland over the past weekend to share their vision for the Town of Oakland and the area, the Oakland Area Chamber of Commerce was…
Read MoreTown Of Coffeeville Receives Mississippi Homeland Security Grant
By: Mayor William Shelton, Jr. We are pleased to announce that we haven been awarded a prestigious grant from the Mississippi Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). This funding is a part of a broader initiative to bolster our nation’s ability to prevent terrorism, mitigate catastrophic events, and prepare for threats and hazards that pose significant…
Read MoreCoffeeville Walking Track
By: Mayor William Shelton, Jr. Coffeeville’s Walking Track is now accessible and available. Hopefully our resident or non-residents will develop regular walking routines, as well as offer an alternative environment that is safe and away from traffic. Whether you walk or run this is an opportunity to lower your risk ofdiabetes, high cholesterol, and high…
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