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Coal County Sheriff’s Deputy Seth Crews is among a group of 108 cadets recognized at a July 18 graduation ceremony of a Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) class in Ada.
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A traffic accident, on Wednesday, July 23 was investigated by OHP Trooper Jamey Miller. The accident, which involved a semi-truck, driven by Ronnie Lambert of Coalgate, and car driven by Frank Balz of Phillips, occurred on Highway 3 & 75 at Phillips. The car pulled out onto the highway from the trailer park driveway in Phillips in front of the semitruck traveling north. Lambert applied his brakes but was unable to stop and rearended the car, causing it to end up in the ditch on the east side of the road. Mr. Balz was transported by ambulance to Coal County General Hospital, complaining of back injuries.
Read moreThe Coal County sheriff’s office is investigating a case involving numerous items stolen from property located in Coal County near Stonewall.
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Dear Coalgate Families and Students, I am thrilled to introduce myself as a new member of the Coalgate High School faculty! My name is Crystal Keeler, and I’m excited to be teaching Business Math, Financial Literacy, and Computer Science with a focus on essential life skills. I’m passionate about helping students build a strong foundation not only in academics but in practical knowledge that will serve them well throughout life, college, and their future careers.
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John Richard Spangler, 48, was arrested July 14 in Coalgate and charged with soliciting sexual conduct or communication with minor by use of technology.
Read moreA warrant has been issued for the arrest of Christine Arlene Brogdon, 52, of Ada who has been charged with manslaughter in the first degree in the July 27, 2023 death of 48-year-old Dana Gail Miller of Ratliff City. Dana attended Tupelo Schools and graduated from Allen High School.
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Veteran educator brings nearly two decades of experience to the role
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The Coal County Library held a town meeting June 6th, to engage with our local and State leaders. There were 16 people total in attendance. Senator Jerry Alvord discussed his time with being a county commissioner for eight years then going on to being an ACCO official before running and being elected as a state senator. Mr. Alvord discussed the new budget for the state and the natural tax capture process, he also discussed some of the Senate bills that he had personally brought to the House floor involving transit worker abuse, deed theft, mainly targeting senior citizens, along with AI abuse.
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