• THE OLDEST AND THE YOUNGEST

    THE OLDEST AND THE YOUNGEST

    October 28, 2026 - 05:38 | By Coalgate1
    THE OLDEST AND THE YOUNGEST – The oldest graduate attending the Olney reunion was Jeaninne Moirrison Beam (Class of 1951; the youngest were Shavon Riley Beam (class of 2001) and Leanna Ybarra, not pictured (Class of 2001).
  • Davis Grant rushed for 161 yards and three touchdowns.

    Wildcats rally past Vian for sixth win

    October 28, 2026 - 05:35 | By News Staff
    Davis Grant ran for three touchdowns, and Coalgate scored 21 points in the fourth quarter to rally past Vian 28-20 on Friday, Oct. 23.The Wildcats overcame a 14-7 deficit entering the final period to earn their second straight victory and improve to 6-2.
  • ONCE A MUSTANG, ALWAYS A MUSTANG!

    ONCE A MUSTANG, ALWAYS A MUSTANG!

    October 28, 2026 - 05:35 | By News Staff
    ONCE A MUSTANG, ALWAYS A MUSTANG! Former Olney School students gathered at the Olney School cafeteria on Saturday, October 3, for lots of fun and laughter and a great meal catered by Sweet Peaches Catering.
  • Tag, you’re it! Jase Burris eyes the opp.

    Wildcats Bounce Back With 21–14 Win Over Panama

    October 21, 2026 - 04:43 | By News Staff
    Davis Grant rushed for 158 yards and two touchdowns as the Coalgate Wildcats overcame an early deficit to defeat Panama 21–14 Thursday, October 15.The victory gave Coalgate its second win in three October games and a rebound from the previous week’s 44–26 loss to Pocola.
  • Living Your October

    Living Your October

    October 21, 2026 - 04:43 | By © Jody Dyer 2026 Typewriterweekly.com
    “October is about trees revealing colors they’ve hidden all year. People have an October as well.”Jonathon Muncy Storm writer & auto mechanicIn the fall deciduous trees stop producing chlorophyll and the reds, yellows, and oranges hidden beneath the green can finally be seen.

    News

    THE OLDEST AND THE YOUNGEST

    THE OLDEST AND THE YOUNGEST

    7 hours ago By Coalgate1
    THE OLDEST AND THE YOUNGEST – The oldest graduate attending the Olney reunion was Jeaninne Moirrison Beam (Class of 1951; the youngest were Shavon Riley Beam (class of 2001) and Leanna Ybarra, not pictured (Class of 2001).

    Early Voting Begins Today

    7 hours ago By Early Voting
    Early voting in the General Election is available today (Wednesday, October 28), Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 31, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Coal County Election Board office.

    Sports

    Davis Grant rushed for 161 yards and three touchdowns.

    Wildcats rally past Vian for sixth win

    7 hours ago By News Staff
    Davis Grant ran for three touchdowns, and Coalgate scored 21 points in the fourth quarter to rally past Vian 28-20 on Friday, Oct. 23.The Wildcats overcame a 14-7 deficit entering the final period to earn their second straight victory and improve to 6-2.
    Tag, you’re it! Jase Burris eyes the opp.

    Wildcats Bounce Back With 21–14 Win Over Panama

    1 week ago By News Staff
    Davis Grant rushed for 158 yards and two touchdowns as the Coalgate Wildcats overcame an early deficit to defeat Panama 21–14 Thursday, October 15.The victory gave Coalgate its second win in three October games and a rebound from the previous week’s 44–26 loss to Pocola.

    Columns

    Big Bridges

    7 hours ago By News Staff
    Many years ago I drove across the Atwood bridge over the South Canadian River. There was a big bump on the south side but I went on. The old bridge had been fixed many times but surely it wouldn’t fail me today.
    Country Comments

    GOD BLESS AMERICA!

    1 week ago By News Staff
    There are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently some native Americans, need to understand.First of all, it is not our responsibility to continually try not to offend you in any way.

    Obituaries

    Dillon Wayne Rowell

    Dillon Wayne Rowell

    7 hours ago By News Staff
    Funeral services for Dillon Wayne Rowell, a Twenty-Nine Palms, CA resident, formerly of Atoka, OK was held Monday, October 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Atoka with Commander Brian Kirschenbaum officiating.
    David Lynn Eaves

    David Lynn Eaves

    1 week ago By News Staff
    Funeral services for David Lynn Eaves, a Coalgate resident, were held Monday, October 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Coalgate First Baptist Church with Bro. Jim Lewis officiating, assisted by Bro. Tanner Sefcik.