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Tupelo School has released their Honor Rolls for the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year.Students listed on the Superintendent Honor Roll, (making all A’s) include:1st grade—Bodie Bray, Esther Dickinson, Carlisle Johnson, RJ Martin, Remington Sanders, Hadlee White and Brayley Ybarra.

OnJanuary5,InvestigatorTrevor Dean was informed of a social media post that led to an arrest of a man for possession of firearm after former felony conviction.

They went undefeated in the tournament after winning matchups against Tushka (55-40), Talihina (55-49) and Calera (46-41). Trevor Talley (So.) and Seven Williams (Jr.) made the All-Tournament team, and Williams was also named tournament MVP!

Darryl Emanuel Bickham, 64, of Coalgate, is facing two Coal County felony cases relating to sex offender charges. He was convicted of aggravated felony sexual assault in 1994 in New Hampshire.

FeloniesMiranda Deanna Wright, Tupelo, OK – Distributionofcontrolled dangerous substance (2 counts). (Coal County Sheriff) Miranda Deanna Wright, Tupelo, OK – Neglect by caretaker. (Coal County Sheriff) Don Thomas Lewis, Jr.

Several county Farm Bureaus were recognized for their efforts to further agriculture and rural Oklahoma on Saturday, Nov. 8, during Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 84th annual meeting in Oklahoma City.

This article was corrected on Dec. 23 to better reflect the contents of Senate Bills 1211, 1222, 1230 and 1231 and their legislative intent. It also now reflects the correct author of SB 1243 and removes Senate Bill 1223, which is a cleanup bill tweaking existing statutory language.

The Carolyn Watson Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation classroom enhancement grant program, in partnership with the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, has awarded $128,448 to support students and enhance classrooms in rural Oklahoma.

Washington, DC– As we reach the conclusion of Congressman Brecheen’s third year in office, here’s a recap of the top highlights from the year.Top Bills Introduced· Healthy SNAP Act of 2025 -- this legislation would exclude certain junk foods from being purchased with SNAP benefits.

The Coalgate City Council met in regular session on December 29, 2025, with Mayor Mike Elkins calling the meeting to order. Council members present included Elkins, Matt Crow, Shera Grant, and Halston Harris.