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Now that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games have concluded, it would be easy for the casual viewer to think that American patriotism and love of country is at an all time low.
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A lawsuit filed by a former University of Oklahoma women’s volleyball player reveals that scholarship athletes were required to watch and discuss a political documentary that compares former President Donald Trump and his supporters with violent segregationists in the 1960s.
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Those of us who have taught here or even those that have lived herE for any period of time, know Ernie Fanning. He is as well known around Coalgate as Nike is to tennis shoes. Ernie is a lifelong resident of Coalgate. He graduated in 1975 and received a full football scholarship to East Central University in Ada, OK. During his last semester at ECU, his grandfather, B.B. Franklin, had a stroke. Though difficult, Ernie made the only decision he could make. He left school and headed home to help on the family ranch and the cattle order buying business. He was raised with strong family values. When family needs help, you step up and do what you can. He left college behind and focused on the ranch. While working on the ranch, he also began assisting Bobby English with building homes.
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STATE MEDALISTS — Josi Lackey, Patrick Kingston and Coach Matt Lane at the 3A state meet held May 7 in Catoosa. Josi placed 5 in long jump and Patrick placed 4 in 300 hurdles. “The kids worked hard all year to get the opportunity to go to the state track meet,” said Coach Lane. “We coaches are extremely proud of their accomplishments and are excited about them competing in state again next year. First time since 2016 Coalgate has had a state placer, and it was an awesome feeling to get two placers this year. They earned it.” (Photos by Nathan Hill.)
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The Class B tournament at Tupelo was quite a contest between the Tupelo Tigers and the Moss Pirates.
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Never underestimate the Tupelo Lady Tigers; they can become very protective of their property, and at last Thursday’s district tournament they decided the championship plaque belonged to them.
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