News

    City of Coalgate Police Traffic Citations

    7-27-26 thru 8-2-26 Cleyophia Rome Cody, Atoka, OK – Fail to comply with compulsory insurance law; display driver’s license that has been suspended, revoked or cancelled; possession of marijuana.

    Coal County District Court Records

    FeloniesLeland Buchanan, Tupelo, OK - Domestic abuse – assault and battery 2nd and subsequent. (Coal County Sheriff) MisdemeanorsJoshua Stewart Peltcher, Centrahoma, OK – Obstructing an officer.CivilOneman Financial Services, Inc. vs Kayley J. Ybarra – Breach agreement/contract.

    Sports

    Larry Marvin Hensley

    Larry Marvin Hensley

    Funeral services for Larry Marvin Hensley, a long-time Lehigh resident, will be held Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Coalgate with Bro. Lloyd Thompson officiating.

    Columns

    One Pharmacist’s View

    One Pharmacist’s View

    Courage at HomeIt was 1955 when I first saw this Marine Sargent. He served on my ship’s security detail, the USS Lexington a carrier that fought in WWII. But it was on a Greyhound Bus out of San Diego, California that I noticed he was going my way — east to Oklahoma.

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    Fast Tracking on Sandy Bend UpdatedThey don’t make creeks like they used to. I speak of Buck Creek. To narrow the search for the creek I am speaking of I direct your attention to the county road between Stonewall and Owl Creek.

    Obituaries

    Our Sympathy Extended to the Family of Norvin Lale Robson

    Our Sympathy Extended to the Family of Norvin Lale Robson

    Norvin Lale Robson, a lifelong Coalgate resident, passed away July 30, 2026 at Lindsey, OK at the age of 70 years, 11 months and 2 days. He was born on August 28, 1955, to Thomas William and Shirley Mozelle (Massie) Robson, at Ada, OK. Norvin graduated from Coalgate High School.
    Angela Kim Hensley

    Angela Kim Hensley

    Funeral services for Angelia Kim Hensley, a Tupelo resident, will be held (today) Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Coalgate with Pastor James Poulin officiating. Burial will be in Lehigh Cemetery with Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate in charge of arrangements.