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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.

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.Jonathan Blake Balderas,...

Early VotingEarly voting begins June 11 for voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day.

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...

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