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This column will offend many dog lovers. Please accept my apologies in advance. I myself am a dog lover. I believe dogs are among the very best creations on Earth. Fewer things provide more pleasure than a loving relationship with a well-trained and well-behaved dog. But, the hardest part of training dogs is training their human masters.
Read moreIn December 2023, Gov. Kevin Stitt issued an executive order seeking to downsize or eliminate “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) offices and bureaucracy at Oklahoma colleges and prevent colleges from engaging in illegal discrimination.
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In recent years, there has been a notable increase in awareness and identification of gender dysphoria, particularly among younger generations. According to findings from Pew Research published in June 2023, approximately 1.6% of U.S. adults identify as transgender or nonbinary, meaning they claim that their gender identity differs from the sex they were “assigned” at birth. This percentage is significantly higher among adults under 30, with 5.1% identifying as trans or nonbinary.
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Coal County Fair Best in Show Winners
Read moreThe Board of County Commissioners of Coal County met for a regular meeting on Monday, August 26, in the conference room of the County Administration Building. Nick Lee called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Present were Nick Lee, Chairman, Kelly Campbell, Vicechairman, Jon Fortner, member, Eugina Loudermilk, County Clerk, and several guests. Mary Eddings gave the invocation.
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Arlie Wright, Harlow Brice, AbiDale Slade, Josey Pate, Cheryl Kerr, and Tonya Horn
Harlow Brice, AbiDale Slade, Josey Pate
Read moreThe Coalgate City Council meeting, called to order by the Mayor, addressed various important topics and decisions for the community. Here’s a summary of key items discussed: Approval of Minutes and Consent Agenda The council approved the minutes from the July 29, 2024 meeting and various Purchase Orders, including addons and out-of-sequence orders.
Read moreThe 2024 Coal County Fair began Tuesday, August 20, and will run until Saturday, August 24, at the Coal County Fair Barn. The exhibit hall will be closed for judging at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday and will be open following the judging. The fair is open to all citizens of Coal County.
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