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Senior Dana Elizabeth Stevens “Liz” Sliger is the daughter of Dean Sliger and Jennifer Stevens. She is the granddaughter of Tony and Dana Stevens, Lynda Sliger and the late Butch Sliger.

Natalie Shaw is the daughter of James and Melissa Shaw and the granddaughter of Ray and Dottie Jordan of Coalgate and Jim and Wanda Shaw of Wetumka.

Jasmine Latham is the daughter of Gordon and the late Helen Latham of Centrahoma. She has been in 4-H for 10 years and FFA for 3 years. Jasmine has shown all four species in the Coal County Jr Livestock Show during her show career. She is on the meat judging team as well as the 4-H leadership team.

The Coal County Election Board announced today that the Board of Education and City of Coalgate General Election will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026.Following is a list of school districts and municipals with elections and candidates that will be on the ballot: Tupelo School Office #5 (unexpired...

Lucas Jay Lancaster, 36, remains behind bars at the Coal County jail after being arrested for felony abuse - prior pattern of physical abuse.Coal County Sheriff Sgt. Markus Airington said Lucas’s wife, Montana Lancaster, contacted him on February 11 advising that her husband assaulted her on...

After one full year of competing in the Grand National Cross Country Series (gnccracing. com), Coal County dirt bike rider Mack Gray wins the season opener in his 250 B class at the Big Buck GNCC in Union, South Carolina.GNCC is America’s premier off road-racing series.

FeloniesElizabeth Lynn Marie Landreth, Holdenville, OK – Unlawful possession with intent to distribute (cocaine). (Plea of no contest) (Tupelo Police) Lucas Jay Lancaster, Coalgate, OK – Domestic abuse – prior pattern of physical abuse.

A Holdenville woman has entered into a plea bargain on drug charges filed against her following a February 12 traffic stop in Tupelo for speeding.