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Olney Class of 1966 celebrates 60th anniversary – Win Rice, Jerry “Butch” Woods, Polly Ables Haworth, Billy Roebuck, from left.

The Eastern Oklahoma State College Alumni Association is proud to announce the induction of distinguished graduate, Steve Hudson, into the Alumni Hall of Fame during a Homecoming celebration on Friday, Nov. 13.The celebration will take place in the E.E. Tourtellotte Student Center on Eastern’s...

FeloniesShandelle M. Harrison, Coalgate, OK – Trafficking cocaine (powder) 28 grams or more; possession of Schedule I or II controlled drug with intent to distribute; possession of drug paraphernalia.

Early Voting Begins October 28Early voting begins Wednesday, October 28, for voters in Coal County.

10-5 thru 10-18-26 Seth Jaden Brodersen, Mustang, OK – Failure to use turn signal; expired tag.Tracy Keith Hinkle, Stratford, OK – Transporting open container of marijuana.Christian Wayne Davidson, Coalgate, OK – No insurance.Wendy Fay Norris, Coalgate, OK – Obstructed view.Steve Tylee Valkenzuela,...

Kiamichi Tech has started construction on a new Welding Systems Training Center at the Atoka campus, marking a significant investment in workforce development and career training opportunities for students across Atoka and Coal counties.

“October is about trees revealing colors they’ve hidden all year. People have an October as well.”Jonathon Muncy Storm writer & auto mechanicIn the fall deciduous trees stop producing chlorophyll and the reds, yellows, and oranges hidden beneath the green can finally be seen.

Republican Mike Mazzei challenged Democrat Cyndi Munson over her tax record and her vote to fund incentives for the proposed Inola aluminum smelter during their October 1 gubernatorial debate.Differences also emerged over education and government spending, while both candidates found some common...

The Coalgate Board of Education moved forward with planning for a future bond proposal during its Oct. 5 meeting, approving a financial adviser, a construction firm and the hiring of an architect.The actions followed a community survey that drew 86 responses.

Authorities report seizing approximately 30 grams of suspected cocaine, methamphetamine and evidence of alleged drug distribution COALGATE — A Coalgate couple is facing multiple felony drug charges following a joint investigation by the Coalgate Police Department and Coal County Sheriff’s Office...