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Candidates interested in filing for the Coalgate City Council or a seat on the Coalgate, Cottonwood or Tupelo Board of Education will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning Monday, December 2.
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I remember my first job as a stock boy at a downtown department store when I was in high school. My main tasks were lifting heavy boxes, unpacking crates, and doing various other jobs. It was an important experience for me.
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For this New Jersey farmer, it’s years of patience, endless pruning, and a little bit of crazy.
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A contest inviting all employees of Coal county to enter a pumpkin decorating contest was held the week of Halloween. There were 15 pumpkins entered in the contest and were on exhibit in the lobby of the courthouse. Those voting on the pumpkins were invited to pay $1.00 for each vote. Money raised was given to the Methodist church for their Operation Christmas event. The contest brought some very interesting and creative entries. Thank you to all those that entered their pumpkin and to those who voted to help with this project. Thank you for your support.
Read moreThe Christmas Holiday Season is fast approaching. Soon, if not already, Christmas trees will be going up and decorations on the inside and outside of homes and businesses. The Chamber of Commerce said that the Christmas Season will kick off with a Christmas Decorating Contest for Businesses and also one for Residents for Coal County. Businesses and Residents wanting to enter the contest need to go to the Chamber of Commerce Facebook page and enter their address. The deadline for entering the contest for both categories will be Wednesday, December 11, 2024. The Winners of the Business Christmas Decorating Contest and the Residential Decorating Contest will be announced and plaques given on Saturday, December 14, 2024 @ the Christmas Parade.
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