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* “Whenever I watch TV and see those poor starving kids all over the world, I can’t help but cry. I mean I’d love to be skinny like that, but not with all those flies and death and stuff.” —Mariah Carey “Smoking kills. If you’re killed, you’ve lost a very important part of your life.”
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Arrest warrant issued for Coalgate man A felony warrant was issued January 18 for 36-year-old Edgar Arnold Buchanan of Coalgate.
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English arrested on more stalking and protective order violations 47-year-old Earl Danny English Jr. of Coalgate is behind bars in the Coal County jail after disobeying court orders to have no contact with his former girlfriend.
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A retirement celebration was held on December 22, 2022 for District Judge, Paula Inge. Several court officials and court employees attended a special luncheon at GonzalezMexican Restaurant in Coalgate. Judge Inge served as District Judge for Coal and Atoka Counties for 10 years. Prior to serving as District Judge, Paula practiced law in the Atoka area. Judge Inge plans to do some traveling and relaxing. Stepping in to fill her shoes as District Judge is D. Clay Mowdy. Judge Mowdy has served Coal and Atoka County as Associate District Judge for 16 years. Judge Mowdy served the Coalgate area as a local attorney before becoming Associate Judge in 2007. Coal and Atoka Counties also welcome Associate District Judge Joe Trail. Judge Trail graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2015. Mr. Trail served Coal and Atoka Counties as Assistant District Attorney from 2018-2022. Prior to working for the District Attorney’s office he worked in private practice in Ada from 20152018. Both judges were sworn in on January 9, 2023 and a breakfast reception was held in the courtroom in their honor for family and guests attending.
Read moreTexas man arrested on drug and firearm charges Daniel Aaron Usrey, 41, Kemp, TX, was arrested the evening of December 31 following a traffic stop on S. Broadway for traveling left of center.
Read moreNichols Hills woman facing charges for impersonation Charges were filed January 6 against a 46-year-old woman after shecalledCoalgateFuels asking to have another person’s propane service transferred.
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