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Coalgate’s own is a great choice! — Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector and State Treasurer candidate Cindy Byrd shared her personal story, campaign journey and vision for rural Oklahoma during a recent rally held in Coalgate.Speaking to supporters, Byrd began by emphasizing her smalltown roots.

Congratulations to Heather Knight of Coalgate who has been named Health Services Employee of the Year by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.

The gap between intentions and outcomes can be vast in politics, as the push to raise Oklahoma’s minimum wage demonstrates.Proponents say they want to help struggling citizens at the bottom of the state’s economic ladder.

TUPELO SCHOOL TEACHES ETIQUETTE. Rural Oklahoma School districts have the opportunity to apply and receive grant money to fund a special project for students. Tupelo 5th Graders received such a grant to learn proper etiquette.

How Can I Be Certain That I’ve Not Committed The Unforgivable Sin?

Misdemeanors Vincent Wayne Reed, Centrahoma, OK – Petit larceny. (Coal County Sheriff) Mason Dixie Adams, Coalgate, OK – Obstructing an officer. (Coal County Sheriff)CivilCitibank, N.A. vs David Rogers – Indebtedness.Foundation Energy Management, LLC of Addison, TX vs PEC Minerals – Interpleader.

Oklahoma primary elections will be held Tuesday, June 16, and include a wide variety of important races, including the governor and several major state positions, plus State Question 832 to amend the Oklahoma Minimum Wage Act.

Honor rolls for Emerson Elementary 2nd Semester of 2025-2026 has been announced.

Special Thank you to Sherry Loudermilk Photography for the Above Photo

Oklahoma’s farmers and ranchers are used to working long hours and putting in extra effort during critical times of the year.From planting to harvesting and from calving season to shipping livestock, the “sunup to sundown” and beyond - lifestyle is interwoven into agriculture.