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Following nearly 40 years as Governor of the Chickasaw Nation and more than 50 years serving the tribe, Governor Bill Anoatubby announced on June 6 that that he will be retiring. His resignation will become effective June 26, 2026, at noon, at which time his son, Lt.

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced that eleven co-defendants have pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy and related charges tied to a multi-agency investigation into a southeast Oklahoma drug trafficking organization.

2nd Semester Principal’s Honor Roll1st Grade· Adalia Gonzalez· Riley Shaffer· Remington Smith2nd Grade · Alex Lofton· Tessa Heffner· Steven Miller· Mason Cruz 3rd Grade · Brody Davis· CJ Halsey· Harmony Jackson· Tristan Wheeler· Andruw Ybarra 4th Grade· Krease Arterberry· Alayna Harrison· Ryleigh...

COALGATE — The Coalgate City Council moved forward with a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application and approved ordinances increasing local sales and use tax rates during its regular meeting held April 27.Mayor Mike Elkins called the meeting to order with all council members present.

East Central University is recognizing students for their outstanding academic work during the Spring 2026 semester by naming them to the President’s Honor Roll.The President’s Honor Roll is reserved for students who earn A’s in all of their courses for a perfect 4.0 GPA.

With the June 16th Primary Election approaching, County Election Board officials are reminding voters of Election Day laws.Persons Allowed Inside Election It is a crime for any person other than voters and election officials to remain within 30 feet of a ballot box while an election is in place.

MisdemeanorsVincent Wayne Reed, Centrahoma, OK – Petit larceny. (Coal County Sheriff) Mason Dixie Adams, Coalgate, OK – Obstructing an officer. (Coal County Sheriff) Dustin Wayne Sharp, Coalgate, OK - Domestic abuse – assault and battery (Coal County Sheriff)CivilCitibank, N.A.

Cast: Jonathan Blair as George Whitefield; John Paul Sneed as Benjamin Franklin; Russell Dean Schultz as George Washington; Ryan Jameson Hippe as William Seward; Caleb Hughes as Charles Wesley; Carson Burkett as John Wesley; JT Schaeffer as Benny Franklin Bache; Josh Bates as Alexander Hamilton;...

May 1 thru June 7, 2026Ashton Andrew Burns, Village, TX – No insurance verification in possession.Laura Elizabeth Ritchie, Atoka, OK Speeding.Justin Lee Brown, McAlester, OK – Taxes due state; no insurance; driving under suspension.Lisa A. Lyons, Jackson, TN – Speeding.

Early VotingEarly voting begins June 11 for voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day. Early voting will be available at the Coal County Election Board on Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, June 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.