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Chickasaw citizens wanting to participate in the Chickasaw Nation Special Draw Hunts must have a valid Chickasaw hunting and fishing license, and apply by September 15.

Coalgate city leaders are holding off on renewing the city’s contract with Republic Services after council members raised concerns about a proposed rate increase and the impact of heavy garbage trucks on city streets.

Two people were injured after an ATV crash in Coal County Sunday afternoon. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Shelly Hatton, 63, Stonewall, was driving an ATV on County Road N3740 when a hog ran in front of the ATV.Troopers said she swerved, overcorrected, and the ATV rolled onto its side.

On Saturday, August 8th, the VFW & Auxiliary of Coalgate hosted a Purple Heart Event to recognize the Purple Heart recipients that were researched and added to the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor.

Pictured above are: Back Row: Mary Cohea (*Ward Morrison), Johna Stockwell (*JB Forneris), Janet Airington & Perry Williams (*Don Wiliams), Martha Bagley (*Everett Bagley Jr.

Saturday, August 15th was a great day at the VFW. Friends, family, and community members gathered for our Horseshoes and Cornhole Tournament along with a Taco and Ice Cream Fundraiser.The teams brought their best game to the horseshoe pits and cornhole boards.

Damian M. Rosas, 18 (turned 19 on August 17), Coalgate, was charged August 11 with driving under the influence of alcohol aggravated plus driving under the influence with a blood alcohol concentration of .15 and causing an accident in which Noah J. Rodriguez suffered injuries.

Eastern Oklahoma State College has announced honor rolls for the spring 2026 semester. There were 136 students named to the President’s Honor Roll, which requires a 4.0 grade point average in 12 or more credit hours during the semester.