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Coalgate High School was a vision of elegance and joy as students flooded the venue for their highly anticipated prom night. Dressed to the nines in a dazzling array of gowns and suits, the young men and women of Coalgate High radiated with excitement and anticipation. Laughter and music filled the air as friends posed for photos and shared unforgettable moments on the dance floor. It was a night to remember, where memories were made and bonds were strengthened. Coalgate High School’s prom proved to be a testament to the spirit and camaraderie of its student body, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended.
Read moreGraveside services for Travis Leroy Middleton will be held Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Coalgate Cemetery with David Unsell officiating.
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Graveside services for William “Don” Wood, a Coalgate resident, will be held Wednesday (today), April 17, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Don Wood Cemetery in Roundhill Community in Coal County with AJ Horn officiating, assisted by Pastor Lyle Shipley. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate.
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7-year-old Brennon Morgan was one of the young Coal County hunters that hit the woods on Saturday, April 13, for the first day of youth turkey hunting season. Brennon took home a bird with a 5” beard — not bad for a young boy on his first hunt! He is the son of Chancy and Cheyenne Lovinggood; his hunting escorts were his dad and his buddy, John Plunkett.
Read moreTwo men and a female from Hugo, OK, were arrested March 20 for conspiracy and the theft of a trailer owned by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. All three suspects are currently behind bars in Atoka County with Coal County having hold orders on them.
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Coal County Disaster Task Force members loaded up and headed to Eagletown on April 5 at 9:00 a.m. to serve as backup for the Eagletown Fire Department during the April 8 total solar eclipse event. The convoy consisted of several vehicles loaded with gear that might possibly be needed for any incident that may arise - water rescue, wildland fires, structure fires, or search and rescue.
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