The Coal County Sheriff’s Office recently made two drug trafficking arrests in Centrahoma following routine traffic stops. The first arrest took place on March 9, the second one on March 12.
The Coal County ChamberofCommerce annual meeting and banquet will be held on March 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Choctaw Community Center located at 106 E. California Street, Coalgate, OK. This year’s banquet theme is: “Mardi Gras”. Two individuals will receive our annual community awards – Lifetime Achievement Award & Community Service Award. Also, an election will be held for several officers and director’s positions. Anyone interested in running for one of those positions should call to have their name put on the ballot. Tickets for this event are as follows: Individual tickets are $30.00 per person; Table sponsorship is $300.00. You may reserve a table or ticket by calling the Chamber at (580) 927-2119. Tickets may be purchased at the Flower Garden or Complete Legal.
Laramie Beal was a dominant force on the softball field, whether it was in the circle pitching or in the batters box hitting. She absolutely took over games! Laramie is a 2012 graduate of Coalgate High School and a 2025 Hall of Fame inductee. Laramie’s high school honors include Player of the year as a freshman; MVP as a sophomore and a junior; Kiamichi All-Star as a senior; Athlete of the Year her senior year; and Honor Society for four years. As a senior she hit .504 with four home runs while having a 2.10 ERA in the circle.
JOSH AND JAXON HARDY TAKE 1ST PLACE AT THE MCGEE CREEK BASS CLUB SEASON OPENER ON BROKEN BOW LAKE!
Coalgate High School is proud to honor Tommie Kay Weeden Martinez, a 1990 graduate, as a 2025 inductee into the CHS Athletic Hall of Fame. A dedicated and accomplished athlete, Tommie Kay excelled in basketball, track, and field, particularly in shot put and discus. Her perseverance, talent, and determination made her one of the most dominant throwers in CHS history.
The history of God is well documented, and so is the history of Man’s stubborn, or rebellious behavior, in the Holy Word of God, the Bible. This type of behavior has caused billions and billions of humans to end up in a burning, or least a very hot Hell, without a drop of water. They will later spend eternity in the lake of fire and brimstone.
Jim Priest is CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma and can be reached at jpriest@okgoodwill.org.