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8-3-26 thru 8-16-26Marlena Marie Williams, Coalgate, OK - Cost Cite and Release; no insurance.

FeloniesJustin Allen Glaspey, Ada, OK – Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. (Choctaw Lighthorse Police) Damian M. Rosas, Coalgate, OK – Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol aggravated; DUI with BAC of .08 or more – great bodily injury.

Leland Paul Buchanan, 19, Tupelo, is facing prison time plus a hefty fine if he is convicted of an alleged assault and battery on his girlfriend on August 1.

The Coalgate OHCE (Oklahoma Home and Community Education) group met on the evening of July 16, 2026, at the OSU Extension Office. Members present were Jahree Wilson, Mary Riley, Roberta McGee, Patricia Moore, Frances A.

News On 6 in Tulsa and News 9 in Oklahoma City aired a televised debate Aug. 3 between Republican gubernatorial candidates Gentner Drummond and Mike Mazzei ahead of the Aug. 25 runoff election. Amanda Taylor and Craig Day moderated the statewide debate.

By Ray Carter, OCPA There will be two state questions on the ballot in Oklahoma’s Aug. 25, 2026, runoff election. One addresses property taxes (ad valorem taxes), and the other concerns voter identification.

Early VotingEarly voting for the August 25 Runoff Primary Election begins Thursday, August 20. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at the County Election Board.

Former Coal County Sheriff Bryan Jump is once again wearing his sheriff badge.At 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 7, Associate District Judge Joe Trail administered Jump’s oath of office in the courtroom of the Coal County courthouse. Jump’s role as interim sheriff became effective immediately.

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