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Riley Townsend with some of his family who helped him celebrate his 95 birthday with a brisket dinner at his home in Lehigh. From left (sitting) - Terry Townsend (son); Mary Lou Cooper (sister); birthday boy Riley Townsend and faithful dog Daisy; Bobby Townsend (son); Karen Jones (daughter, holding granddog Pistol); (standing) - Candy McCluskey (daughter-in-law); Wayne Cooper (brother-in-law); Russ Halford (grandson); Cassie Halford (granddaughter); Lori Cooper (niece); Destiny (adopted greatgranddaughter); Landen Wright (great-grandson); Kevin Jones (grandson); Gary Townsend (son); Letitia Townsend (daughter-in-law). Additional photos page B-6
Read moreA mother and daughter were charged August 26 with conspiring together and committing the grand larceny of a Coal County man’s vehicle.
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Coal County Swiftwater Rescue Team Deployed to Louisiana – From left: Ryan York, Shane Sallee, Rodger Wilson, Wyatt Fomby, and (not pictured) Michael Harkey. See full story page A-3.
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HONORING OUR FALLEN HEROES — Miranda’s Bakery Bar n Grill in Coalgate has set up this reserved table for America’s 13 troops who gave their lives in Afghanistan on August 26. The fallen heroes include eleven Marines, one Navy corpsman and one solider ranging in age from 20 to 31. Miranda (Elkins) said she and her family are proud to set the table because they are proud of America’s military. Her daughter, Chelsey McGehee, is a veteran of the Army National Guard. Son-in-law Zack McGehee currently serves in the Army National Guard and works at the Durant Armory.
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The Coalgate First Baptist Church 130 Anniversary Celebration took place the evening of August 15 with the theme, “Loving God & Loving People.”
Read moreThe following report was furnished by Berney Blue, Director, Coal County Emergency Management, concerning the Coal County swiftwater search and rescue team that has been deployed to Louisiana to assist with Hurricane Ida search and rescue operations:
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