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The Vaughan family moved to Coalgate in May 1964 from Temple, OK. Gary Vaughan will be inducted into the Coalgate Athletic Hall of Fame on May 24.
Read moreThe Coal County ChamberofCommerce annual meeting and banquet will be held on March 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Choctaw Community Center located at 106 E. California Street, Coalgate, OK. This year’s banquet theme is: “Mardi Gras”. Two individuals will receive our annual community awards – Lifetime Achievement Award & Community Service Award. Also, an election will be held for several officers and director’s positions. Anyone interested in running for one of those positions should call to have their name put on the ballot. Tickets for this event are as follows: Individual tickets are $30.00 per person; Table sponsorship is $300.00. You may reserve a table or ticket by calling the Chamber at (580) 927-2119. Tickets may be purchased at the Flower Garden or Complete Legal.
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Laramie Beal was a dominant force on the softball field, whether it was in the circle pitching or in the batters box hitting. She absolutely took over games! Laramie is a 2012 graduate of Coalgate High School and a 2025 Hall of Fame inductee. Laramie’s high school honors include Player of the year as a freshman; MVP as a sophomore and a junior; Kiamichi All-Star as a senior; Athlete of the Year her senior year; and Honor Society for four years. As a senior she hit .504 with four home runs while having a 2.10 ERA in the circle.
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Three persons were turned over to ICE agents following a vehicle crash into HiWay Inn Express Motel and Dot’s Apartments, a highspeed pursuit by police that resulted in one arrest, and the arrest of three other suspects who fled by foot. The episode began at approximately 3:00 a.m. March 1.
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All Gas No Brakes, a term used to describe a person characterized by intense, restless, and unyielding effort or action. It implies a high level of energy, motivation, and focus, with little regard for caution.
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Tristin Trevathan Signs With McPherson College
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Coal County Sheriff Jason Smith, Coalgate Police Chief Chris Clymer and Coalgate Fire Chief Aaron Blue recently conducted a walkthrough at Coalgate Schools.
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Jimmy Standridge was one of the best sharpshooters in that era of Coalgate HS basketball. He led the Wildcats to two stunning upsets in the 1955 state playoffs by upsetting Colbert 54-51 in spite of All-Stater Arlen Clark who finished with 32 points. Jimmy countered with 33 by scoring 12 field goals and nine free throws to lead the Wildcats to the stunning upset.
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