Area News
Congratulations Meg Daves
Meg Daves, Kirk Academy graduate, signed with Northwest and received a scholarship to play tennis for the Rangers. Meg is the daughter of Pam and Randy Daves and the granddaughter of Joy Mullen of Oakland. This Coffeeville young lady has been busy as she is the Class of 2024 Salutatorian, undefeated on the tennis court…
Read MoreSecond Cotton Bloom
Second Cotton Bloom: Cash Mastrangelo, son of Lindsey Burney, found the second cotton bloom of the 2024 growing season on Uncle Ross’ farm, Cypress Creek Farms, Sunday afternoon.
Read MoreThe Blue House Burns
James Leroy Edwards, Sr. Passed June 15, 2024 at 83 Years Young
Mr. James, Reverend James, Preacher….the names this great man were known by were numerous. In 83 years he touched so many people anlong with his bride of 60 plus year, Shirley. They raised two boys that made their homes in Coffeeville as well and helped with Edwards and Sons, which recently closed. Mr. James was…
Read MoreThe Histroical Legacy of Juneteenth
On “Freedom’s Eve,” or the eve of January 1, 1863, the first Watch Night services took place. On that night, enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and private homes all across the country awaiting news that the Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect. At the stroke of midnight, prayers were answered as all enslaved…
Read MoreMoriah Baptist Association Father and Son Luncheon
Getting Closer!
Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth Celebration Marsha Steen-Daniels, Chairperson Coffeeville’s 2024 Juneteenth Celebration will be Saturday, June 15, 2024. The Celebration will be held at the Front Street Pavilion starting at 11:30 a.m. We have a great lineup of entertainment and events for all age groups. Come! Let’s make our Juneteenth Celebration a meaningful and joyful occasion. Looking forward…
Read MoreGood Deeds!
Thank you United Missionary Baptist Church for the wonderful blessing of building the ramp for my mother, Sis Etta B. Gaiter. Your kindness and blessing was so very much appreciated and we love you all. Thank you Bro. Clayton Horton, Bro. Vernon Foxx, Bro. James Carter, and Bro. Brandon Spearman. Building the ramp for us…
Read MoreOAKLAND IS HOSTING A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE
OAKLAND IS HOSTING A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE Area Citizens Invited to Participate in Strategy Session on July 20 The Town of Oakland and the Oakland Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting an open forum on Saturday, July 20 from 9-11 am for all interested area citizens to offer input into the development of a…
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