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BULL-RIDING CHAMP ROSS BURNEY JOINS OAKLAND’S YALO-RIBBON FESTIVAL May 4th Event in Downtown Oakland Features Mechanical Bull-Ride       When Ross Burney announced his retirement from 20 years as a professional bull rider, he pledged to help others who wanted to learn to ride. Burney retired two years ago as a top 15 bull-rider…

With North Half in the books the Pirate Track Teams will head to State looking to bring home some hardware. Piratea travel to Pearl High School for the State Meet. The Lady Pirates qualified to move on in several events which include: Sophomore Kaylen Caffey in the 300 Meter Hurdles; Relay teams, 4 x 100,…

The CHS Class of 1969 enjoyed a wonderful day, hosted by Ellen and Paul Harper, reminiscing of days gone by and catching up on family and friends. Seated: Tommy Wright and Johnny Ford First row standing: Jan Arrington Wortham, David Kilgore, Ellen Gray Harper, Marilyn Jones Burnett, and Pam Pate Willoughby Back row: Mike Flowers,…

OAKLAND’S YALO-RIBBON FESTIVAL FEATURES LIVE MUSIC May 4th Event in Downtown Oakland Live music takes center stage at Oakland’s third Yalo-Ribbon Festival on Saturday, May 4th in downtown Oakland along with DJ Bob Murphree. The Festival kicks off at 10 am with the live music starting at 1 pm. Local country music favorites Jessey Higdon…

Congratulations to the 2024 Mississippi Bar Law Day Art Contest Winners! 9th Grade: Kaliyah Pegues – 1st Place 10th Grade: Adrienne Westbrook – 1st Place Mary Johnson – Art Facilitator  

Arthur Fielder Water Valley High School senior Arthur Fielder was selected as the BankFirst Student Athlete of the month for April. The recognition stems from his performance as a member of the Water Valley High School Archery Team and his work in the classroom. Arthur has a 3.5 GPA and has been a member of…