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Funeral services for Theodore Robert Leland, Jr., a Sulphur resident, were held Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Tupelo Baptist Church in Tupelo, Oklahoma with Tony Randol officiating, assisted by Jerry Romines. Interment was in Wilson Cemetery with Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate in charge of arrangements.
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The Coal County Search and Rescue Task Force Water Rescue Team proudly represented Coal County with the Oklahoma Disaster Task Force 1 and 2 during the recent response efforts for Hurricane Milton. This dedicated team, renowned for their swift and effective rescue operations, collaborated with various agencies— including Mayes, Guymon, and Pittsburg County, the Grand River Dam Authority, and Lawton Fire Department, to provide critical assistance to communities affected by the hurricane. This groupphotooftheCoal County Water Rescue Team alongside other members of the Oklahoma Disaster Task Force captures the spirit of collaboration and commitment to service in times of crisis. The Coal County Search and Rescue Task Force remains dedicated to enhancing community safety and readiness for emergencies.
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A 40-year-old Coalgate man was arrested Monday evening for allegedly threatening a Coalgate teacher/coach.
Read MoreThe United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Ronald Wayne Yarbrough Jr., age 54, of Lehigh, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 115 months in prison for voluntary manslaughter.
Read MoreTwo questions will appear on the November 5, 2024, General Election Ballot. Both were referred to a vote of the people by the Oklahoma Legislature.
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Last Friday night, the Coalgate Wildcats struggled in a tough matchup against Community Christian, ultimately falling 5320. Despite the loss, there were bright spots on both sides of the ball for Coalgate.
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If there has ever been a time in my life when I feel like crawling under the bed with a blankie and lying there whimpering – it just might be now. Now, I really don’t see myself as a wimp, like a girl who has never had to face anything more unpleasant than a pimple on her nose on prom night. I’ve faced my own share of serious diseases, loss of loved ones, being stranded in blizzard conditions, job loss, and car wrecks.
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