A traffic stop on Monday night led to the arrests of a California couple on drug and weapon charges after Ecstasy, marijuana and guns were found in their vehicle. According to City of Coalgate arresting Officer Nathan Price, 2.95 pounds of marijuana, 1.89 grams of ecstasy (plus a clear capsule containing a powder that field tested positive for Ecstasy), and two guns were among the items seized. A 43-year-old male and a 35-year-old female were transported to the Atoka County jail and booked on several charges, including possession of Ecstasy with intent to distribute. Charges are pending. Officers assisting at the scene included Coalgate Police Officer Dyllan Brown, Coal County Sheriff’s Deputies Kolton Parker and T.J. Maynard, and Choctaw Tribal Police Officer Roy Hummel. Shown above from left – Coalgate Officer Dyllan Brown, Coal County Sheriff’s Deputy T.J. Maynard, Coal County Sheriff’s Deputy Kolton Parker, Coalgate Officer Nathan Price.

Playing baseball has been a big part of Bentley Bills’ life since he was age three. A fouryear starter for the Tu-pelo Tigers, Bentley has a 2-4 record as a pitcher – with all four losses being in the state tournament — and last season he threw 41 strikeouts in 29 innings.

HAILEY BENEDICT, a senior at Coalgate High School, medaled as a top individual out of the 78 golfers at the Tishomingo golf tournament. Hailey has placed in the top 15 at every tournament this season. Pictured with Hailey is golf coach Erika Stanley.

ADA – The ECU Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Jeff Sewell Memorial Criminal Justice Scholarship, awarded to a successful East Central University student in that field of study.

A PROM NIGHT TO REMEMBER! These prom beauties are Reese Grigg, Hailey Benedict and Makayla Wilson. Their chauffeur was Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Mark Benedict.

Brent Johnson and Jaxie Wilson.

Amy Walton and Patrick Kingston.

Jacob Knight.