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Judge Joe Trail dons a different robe for Halloween in Coalgate

ChangingClocks70% want to end the twice-yearly ritual. But what’s the alternative?AS IF THE NATION ISN’Talready divided, the annual debate over whether to set the clock back one hour is about to erupt again.Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends Nov.

COALGATE — A Coalgate man has been charged with two felony offenses after police say he provided false sexoffender registration information and was living within 2,000 feet of a daycare center.

CENTRAHOMA — A Coalgate woman was arrested following a traffic stop earlier this month and now faces a felony charge for allegedly bringing contraband into the Coal County Jail.

FeloniesSusie Matthews – Bringing Contraband into penal facility Darryl Emanuel Bickham – Provide false/misleading sex offender registration information, Sex offender living within 2000 feet of a daycareMisdemeanorsSusie Matthews, Possession of controlled dangerous substance, Unlawful possession of...

COALGATE — Monday night’s meeting of the Coalgate City Council was one marked by recognition, planning, and community investment as council members honored Choctaw Nation Councilman James Frazier and approved several measures aimed at improving local infrastructure and city operations.

LOCAL CHOCTAW AND COALGATE CITIZEN, JAMES FRAZIER PRESENTED KEY TO CITY...In a special presentation by the Coalgate City Council, Mr. James Frazier was honored and presented with the key to the city. Mr.

FeloniesMitchell Graber, Tupelo, OK – Child endangerment by driving under the influence (marijuana). (Coal County Sheriff) Amanda McCullar, Tupelo, OK – Child endangerment by permitting presence in vehicle when driver is impaired or under the influence.

The Board of Coal County Commissioners passed a resolution on Tuesday, October 14, that prohibits all outdoor burning in the county, including controlled burns, bonfires, campfires, and trash burning.The burn ban became effective at 9:00 a.m. October 14 and will expire on Tuesday, October 28.

A Tupelo couple is facing child endangerment charges following a traffic stop in Coalgate the evening of Wednesday, October 15.Mitchell Graber, 42, faces felony child endangerment by driving under the influence of marijuana plus misdemeanor driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs.