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Sample ballots are now available for the November 5th Election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/ elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Coal County Election Board during normal business hours.
Read moreFelonies Jason Alan Hooks, Coalgate, OK – Child abuse.
Read more(September 9 thru September 29, 2024) Arrey Tang Enow (no address listed) – Speeding.
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ADA, OK - Over 350 Oklahoma high school students met in Ada on Monday to celebrate Southern Oklahoma Student Aero Day 2024. The day began at East Central University where students heard from key legislators including Senator John Haste, the Chair of the Senate Aeronautics and Transportation Committee and Representative Ronny Johns, House Transportation Chair. The two state leaders spoke about the importance of aerospace to Oklahoma’s economy. Students were also presented a keynote message from Captain John Keilty, a retired navy pilot, who encouraged them to find their passion in aviation.
Read moreThe Board of County Commissioners met for a regular meeting on Monday, September 30th, in the conference room of the County Administration Building. Present were Nick Lee, Chairman; Kelly Campbell, Vicechairman; Jon Fortner, member; Eugina Loudermilk, County Clerk, and several guests. Mary Eddings gave the invocation.
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Roland Fanning, who grew up in Coalgate, will be presented the SOSU Distinguished Alumni Award during homecoming festivities October 4-5. Roland is a former baseball player at Southeastern and now the head coach at Austin Peay in Clarksville, Tennessee.
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Three suspects are facingchildabusecrimes allegedly committed in Tupelo. The accused parties include Colton Thomas Ross, 28, Coalgate; Eugene Leon Weeks, 54, Coalgate; and Ashleigh Heather Erskin, 37, Tupelo, mother of the alleged victims.
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