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Division of the human family into two distinct political groups began some 12,000 years ago. Humans existed as members of small bands of nomadic hunter/gatherers. They lived on deer in the mountains in the summer and would go to the beach and live on fish and lobster in winter.
Read MoreOne of the first things I learned in Bible School as a youngster in rural Hughes County was that a parable is an earthly story with a Heavenly meaning. And some 85 years later, I know of no time in our Nation’s proud history when all of us could use more Heavenly meanings.
Read MoreThe Coalgate School Board held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, with Board President Justin Brown calling the session to order. All board members were in attendance, including Chad Lackey, Tracy Penny, Mark Benedict, and Tommie Stanberry, who led the meeting with an invocation.
Read MoreAug. 10—An attempted traffic turn proved fateful and tragic for an Ada woman killed Thursday afternoon in a two-vehicle collision.
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Members of this year’s team are ready for a successful season as school and sports kick off this week. Pictured above are (L-R):
Read MoreThe Coal County Board of County Commissioners met for a regular meeting on Monday, August 5.
Read MoreAugust Sunlight This summer we have seen our usual hot sunshiny days of over 100F with the sun’s angles being sharp and anxious to inflict skin cancers. Just another proven fact we chose to ignore each summer. But even sunscreens can only provide limited help and I am one who can testify that skin cancers are not only a rude interruption to your life, they can be painful and deadly. That’s one reason my grandpa, J. T. Bullard, farming down on Goat Ridge, worked in a long sleeve shirt and wore a broad-brim hat. He was a farmer and knew how to cover up. I think they might call that wisdom.
Read MoreSeveral agenda items were discussed at the July 29, 2024, City Council meeting.
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