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In 8+ decades of life, my hard head has managed to absorb some truths that my momma tried to tell me all the time I was growing up. Such as: I’ve learned: That the Lord didn’t do it all in one day. What makes me think I can?
Read more1781 – British General Cornwallis surrenders at the siege of Yorktown. With the surrender, fighting in the colonies during the American Revolution came to an end. General George Washington’s Continental Army had trapped Cornwallis’ British troops in Yorktown in September. The British held out for nearly a month before surrendering nearly 8,000 men, 144 canons and over 40 ships. The following Spring peace negotiations began in Paris, and in 1783 the Treaty of Paris officially recognized the independence of the United States of America.
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Coalgate Jr. High Football On a Roll
Read moreIn a heartwarming act of community support, a generous donation of $4,000 has come to the aid of the Coalgate Public Library, ensuring that essential utilities remain operational. While this act of generosity is a significant step forward, the Southeast Oklahoma Library System(SEOLS)isnow calling upon the City of Coalgate to uphold its own ordinance by consistently covering the library’s utility costs.
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Funeral services for Vera Jane (Burnett) Cannon Amend, a longtime Atoka, OK resident who grew up at Falfa, Lone Pine, Pine Springs and Centerpoint communities, were held Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Atoka with Bro. Kelly Hardman officiating. Burial was in Darwin Cemetery in Darwin, OK with Brown’ Funeral Service of Atoka in charge of arrangements.
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