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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.

Oklahoma State Auditor & Inspector Cindy Byrd today released the following statement on the resignation of Chickasaw Governor, Bill Anoatubby.“Governor Anoatubby’s more than fifty years of public service are a shining example of government leadership at its finest.

“People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.” Rogers HornsbyMy true affection for baseball began in 4th grade.

Coalgate’s own is a great choice! — Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector and State Treasurer candidate Cindy Byrd shared her personal story, campaign journey and vision for rural Oklahoma during a recent rally held in Coalgate.Speaking to supporters, Byrd began by emphasizing her smalltown roots.

Congratulations to Heather Knight of Coalgate who has been named Health Services Employee of the Year by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.

The gap between intentions and outcomes can be vast in politics, as the push to raise Oklahoma’s minimum wage demonstrates.Proponents say they want to help struggling citizens at the bottom of the state’s economic ladder.

TUPELO SCHOOL TEACHES ETIQUETTE. Rural Oklahoma School districts have the opportunity to apply and receive grant money to fund a special project for students. Tupelo 5th Graders received such a grant to learn proper etiquette.

How Can I Be Certain That I’ve Not Committed The Unforgivable Sin?

Misdemeanors Vincent Wayne Reed, Centrahoma, OK – Petit larceny. (Coal County Sheriff) Mason Dixie Adams, Coalgate, OK – Obstructing an officer. (Coal County Sheriff)CivilCitibank, N.A. vs David Rogers – Indebtedness.Foundation Energy Management, LLC of Addison, TX vs PEC Minerals – Interpleader.

Oklahoma primary elections will be held Tuesday, June 16, and include a wide variety of important races, including the governor and several major state positions, plus State Question 832 to amend the Oklahoma Minimum Wage Act.