Area News
Mythical Creatures at the Coffeeville Library
The Summer Library Program at Coffeeville Public Library June 24 was Mythical Creatures. Stories about Bigfoot, trolls, and dragons were read, and the craft was paper plate dragons which turned out awesome. We even learned how to roar like a dragon. Adventure Begins at Your Library!
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Live Reptiles In Yalobusha Co.
The final Summer Library Program of 2024 at Oakland Public Library was Live Reptiles presented by Jackie Henne-Kerr with the MS Museum of Natural Science in Jackson. A very large crowd attended this excellent program. The Coffeeville 16 “Adventure Begins at Your Library” Summer Library Program ended with an overflow crowd and an amazing Live…
Read MoreRock Painting and Slime Party at the Coffeeville Library
Yalobusha County Already In Moderate Drought In Early July
Moderate Drought Conditions: Yalobusha County is already suffering from moderate drought conditions as we head into July and Independence Day. Fireworks are always a part of the celebration but need to be used with extreme caution this week. Dry conditions coupled with the lack of rain in the forecast make for a dangerous situation.
Read MoreNEW AREA CODE 471 ANNOUNCED FOR NORTHERN MISSISSIPPI AND PARTS OF CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI
NEW ALBANY, MS (June 28, 2024) The Mississippi Public Service Commission has approved a new area code, 471, which will overlay the existing 662 area code. It will not replace the 662-area code, but it will exist alongside it. This change is necessary because the numbering resources for the 662-area code are expected to be…
Read MoreFirst Cotton Bloom
First Cotton Bloom: Bill Rowsey II brought in the first cotton bloom of the 2024 growing season. The bloom came from his farm Northwest of town.
Read MoreCoffee Time
Happy 248th Birthday America, July 4, 2024! “And I’m proud to be an American Where at least I know I’m free And I won’t forget the men who died Who gave that right to me And I’d gladly stand up next to you And defend Her still today ‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love…
Read MoreNew Crappie Regulations For Grenada And Enid Set to Go Into Effect July 24
JACKSON, Miss. — The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) announced new daily creel limits for crappie at Grenada Lake and other locations. A creel limit is the number of fish a fisherman can keep in a day. The daily creel limit for crappie is 10 fish per angler and the daily boat…
Read MoreJune Yard of the Month
June’s yard of the month was at the home of Libby and Hilly Griffin.
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