IT’S ELECTION TIME…with masks, social distancing, and hand sanitizer! Coal County Assistant Election Board Secretary Kaylie Burleson, right, and Samantha Beesler greet voters at the Election Board office during the Primary Election three-day early voting period.
ROBERT HICKMAN spent part of Father’s Day weekend giving his daughter away in marriage. Courtney Hickman became Mrs. Sam Atterberry on Saturday, June 20, at Coalgate First United Methodist Church.
Coalgate High School held its first Poetry Night on March 11, in the Community Building at the park. Several high school teachers were responsible for organizing this event: Tracey Hickman, Mary Klingler, Jenna Pebworth, and Penny Ward. The hostess for the evening was Jenna Pebworth, the band director. Not only has Mrs. Pebworth done an outstanding job with the band this year, but she also entertained the audience with her lovely voice.
Coalgate senior Erick Clements received his 2020 Academic Bowl All State Award on June 8, 2020 to become the first Academic Bowl All Stater in Coalgate history.
COALGATE VIRTUAL GRADUATION—Dylan Walton
A Memorial Day weekend search for a missing 9-year-old Wardville boy came to a sad end on Monday. The search ended shortly before 9:00 a.m. when 9-year-old Tristan Weeden was found in a pond behind his grandparents’ home where he was living. He is the son of Jered Weeden of McAlester and Annmarie Weeden.
ROBERT HICKMAN spent part of Father’s Day weekend giving his daughter away in marriage. Courtney Hickman became Mrs. Sam Atterberry on Saturday, June 20, at Coalgate First United Methodist Church.
Felony warrant issued for Stringtown man accused of violating protective order
WHAT A SURPRISE FOR RYTHOM! WOW! Rythom Griffith caught this big 6 pound bass recently while fishing with his Papa Jim. The fish was so big it nearly pulled him in, but Papa Jim came to the rescue. “ANOTHER FISHERMAN IN THE FAMILY.” Rythom is the 7 year old son of Clayton and Tina Griffith.
Coalgate High School high jumper Cordell Brown will be attending East Central University next fall. On March 5, Cordell signed a letter of intent to join the ECU Tigers track and field team.
Coalgate High School held its first Poetry Night on March 11, in the Community Building at the park. Several high school teachers were responsible for organizing this event: Tracey Hickman, Mary Klingler, Jenna Pebworth, and Penny Ward. The hostess for the evening was Jenna Pebworth, the band director. Not only has Mrs. Pebworth done an outstanding job with the band this year, but she also entertained the audience with her lovely voice.
