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Kiamichi Technology Centers, Atoka Campus, and Pruett’s Food recognized Carmen Albarado and Ray Thompson as the April Kiamichi Tech Students of the Month. Carmen is a Coalgate High School student in the Teacher Prep and Early Care Education Program and Ray is an Atoka High School student in the Computer Information Technology Program. Carmen and Ray are each going to be awarded a $100 check courtesy of Pruett’s Food in Atoka.
Read moreEight people were transported to the hospital Sunday following a two-vehicle crash near Clarita. The accident occurred at approximately 11:24 a.m. on SH 48 and CR EW 1750.
Read moreAUTO MECHANIC IN TRAINING — Isaiah Holt has a new hobby these days— helping “Papo” Ronnie Ennis work on his truck. Mom Mary Holt has been working at home during the COVID-19 shutdown, but we could not talk her into submitting a picture of herself. She finally admitted that she has not done her hair since March 20 and her work-at-home wardrobe has consisted of an old t-shirt and stretch pants. (Seems to be the norm these days for a lot of us, doesn’t it?)
Read moreThe Coalgate City Council on Monday evening voted to cancel a curfew ordinance that was passed by the Council at an April 16 special meeting.
Read moreCoalgate man arrested for making threats, resisting arrest and drugs
Read moreArrest warrant issued for Durant man
Read moreYou might be seeing text messages promising money – maybe the economic impact payments, loans for small businesses, or an offer for money you can get. In fact, I recently saw a WhatsApp text message in Spanish that advertised money for people quarantined at home. If you’ve spotted messages like this, I hope you’ve also deleted them. These text messages going around could lead you to a scam or a hacker, but not to anything helpful.
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