Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.

News

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 12:00am

Coal County will have a new Sheriff in January.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 12:00am

On October 28, 2024, the Coalgate City Council convened with members Mike Elkins, Tammy Lambert, and Halston Harris present. Joseph Ward and Bobbie Waller were absent.

Sports

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 12:00am

Chay Homer Barnett is the son of Brandy and Shad Barnett and the grandson of Don Battles of Coalgate, Kathy Battles of Holdenville, and Paula Powell of Lehigh. He has three siblings: Chet, Chellye, and Chap Barnett, all of Coalgate. Chay is a member of the Wildcat football and track teams and was a state qualifier in 300-meter hurdles his sophomore year and qualified his junior year in the 4x2 800-meter relay, hurdles and pole vault. His hobbies include watching football with Tate and Tristin. His plans for the future are to become a conductor and start the Chay Train travel industrial boom in Coal County. Chay is escorted by his parents, Brandy and Shad Barnett.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 12:00am

The Coalgate Wildcats capped off their season with a thrilling victory over the Tishomingo Indians, defeating them 50-26. This final win allowed the Wildcats to finish their season at an even 5-5, showcasing their growth and potential as they look ahead to next year.

Columns

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 12:00am

Different Strokes

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 12:00am

The Coal County Jail Service had a long and successful history. It was started by Pastor Jim Smith of the Pentecostal Holiness Church. For 35 years he missed a service once a year to go to his Church’s Convention or was ill. I started working with him in the last year or so of his ministry.

Obituaries

Nov 6, 2024 - 00:00
Nov 6, 2024 - 00:00
Nov 6, 2024 - 00:00
Nov 6, 2024 - 00:00
Nov 6, 2024 - 00:00