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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.
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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.
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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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 more(April 1 through April 14) Justin Scott Brunelle, La Mirada, CA – No insurance.
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THE EYE OF THE STORM Sunday morning at our house is a little like Dante’s Inferno. A great lament goes up among the children when they discover someone else has gone before them into the water chamber. In a few moments I will hear the hum of hair dryers and the shouts of, “Has anybody seen my brush?” I will hear a squeal of discovery, and then the one using the hair dryer will say, “I couldn’t find mine. Why can’t I use it? Come on, give it back!”
Read moreThe late James Q. Wilson, professor of government at Harvard University, wrote in his book, The Marriage Problem, back in 2002, “It is not money, but the family that is the foundation of public life. As it has become weaker, every structure built upon that foundation has become weaker.”
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