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VETERANS ATTENDING THE VETERANS DAY PROGRAM AT COALGATE EMERSON ELEMENTARY ARE PICTURED WITH THE BRANCH OF SERVICE AND WHERE THEY ARE FROM (LtoR). Front row—Mike Burris, Air Force, Limestone Gap; George F. Haney, Army, Coalgate; Wes Estep, Navy Machinist Mate, Coalgate; Frank Shores, Marine Corp Staff Sargent, Coalgate; Mike Chairez, Army E5 Sargent, Coalgate; Ruben Looney, Marine Corp, Coalgate; Doug Denson, Army Sargent First Class, Ada; Ray Jordan, Army E5 Sargent, Coalgate. Second row—David Hardy, Army Sargent, Caney; Richard Shea, Marine PFC, Coalgate; John Cunningham, Army National Guard Captain, Coalgate; DK Spears, Army Specialist, Coalgate; Stacey Williams, Army Specialist, Coalgate; Bryan Palmer US Army NG, Lieutenant Colonel, Coalgate. Third row—Kent Baber, Navy E5, Ravenna, TX; David Street, Army E-4 Indianapolis, IN; Krystal Street, Air Force E-5, Coalgate; Jason Smith, Marine Corp, Coalgate; Perry Williams, Army Sargent, Coalgate. Lunch was provided by First Bank. Those serving the lunch were Khini Griggs, Mackenzie Hogue, Kristen Thompson, Erica Courson, Shea Linton, Kelsey Ward and John Denson.
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Read moreThe Coalgate Board of Education met Monday, November 3, 2025, with all members present — Board President Justin Brown, Chad Lackey, Tracy Penny, Gary Hensley, and Mark Benedict. Following an invocation from Penny and recognition of visitors, the board moved through a full agenda that included approving staff stipends, establishing next year’s meeting calendar, and reviewing progress on ongoing facility projects.
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Read moreSample ballots are now available for the November 18th election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/ elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Coal County Election Board during normal business hours.
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