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Former Coal County Undersheriff Yother’s court case settled
Jesse Yother, who served as Coal County Undersheriff under Sheriff Jason Smith, entered into a plea agreement with the Court on February 9 in connection with two charges that came about following a July 2025 incident that led to allegations againstYother and Sheriff Smith.
Atoka suspect facing drug charges
Criminal drug charges were filed February 12 against a 21-year-old Atoka man who was arrested January 31 in Tupelo.Tupelo Chief of Police Destin Wilkerson states in his probable cause affidavit that he received a phone call the morning of January 31 from a person who advised him of a suspicious man...
Coal County Court Records
MisdemeanorsMarquinn Q. Nichols, Atoka, OK - Possession of controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine); possession of drug paraphernalia.
Tupelo woman busted for selling marijuana to confidential informant
Amber Marie Daugherty, 44,Tupelo, is facing a felony charge for distribution of controlled dangerous substance – including possession with intent to distribute.The arrest took place on January 22 at the suspect’s residence in Tupelo following a sale of marijuana to a C.I. (Confidential Informant)...
Coal County Resident Sentenced for Possession of Stolen Firearm
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Treyvian Jamal Mason, a/k/a Tray Mason, age 22, of Coalgate, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 78 months in prison for one count of Possession of a Stolen Firearm.The charge arose from an investigation by the Coalgate...
Eastern Oklahoma State College Honor Roll
Eastern Oklahoma State College has announced honor rolls for the fall 2025 semester. There were 153 students named to the President’s Honor Roll, which requires a 4.0 grade point average in 12 or more credit hours during the semester.
Party’s Over...Drug Smuggling Allegations Rock Coal County Jail
A lengthy investigation involving Coal County jail inmates bringing illegal drugs into the jail has led to filed or pending criminal charges against the following suspects: Brian Allen Fortenberry, 41, Tupelo, OK – Possession of contraband (weapons/ explosives/drugs/ intoxicating beverages) in...
WALLACE BYRD MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
Wallace Byrd Middle School has released its honor roll list for the first semester of the 20252026 school year.Students listed on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll (making all A’s) include: 7th grade—Braylee Anderson, Tessa Bolin, Caymen Collins,Averleigh Welch and Chaizlyn Ybarra.8th grade—Wendy...
