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Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 10th, and are unable to make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.

On July 16, Assistant District Attorney Spencer Harvey filed an Application to destroy 213 baggies of marijuana weighing a total of 245.5 pounds that was seized in Coal County in 2025.The marijuana was confiscated from Lin Don Soh, a 32-year-old New York man who was driving with a suspended license.

The Kiamichi Tech Board of Education has appointed Kerwin Manion as the new Campus Director for the Atoka campus.

July 13 thru July 19, 2026Kevin Wayne Newberry, Wardville, OK – Expired driver’s license; failure to pay taxes due state.Sarah Nicole Waldroup, Coalgate, OK – No insurance.Penny Yeater Canada, Houndsville, WV – Petty larceny.Amri Chanelle Crosby, Ft. Worth, TX – No insurance; expired tag.

Voter Registration Friday, July 31st, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the August 25th Runoff Primary Election, Coal County Election Board Secretary Amber Fanning said today.

Jesse and Keri Moore, Coalgate, Oklahoma, are new members of the American Angus Association, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Come one, come all, to our 2026 Coal County Free Fair (August 18-21). This is the time to prepare exhibits for quilting, canning, crafts, etc. to enter in the fair.Exhibit categories: Youth, 3-8 years, 4-H; and for adults, open division.

Dr. Glenn MolletteWe were shocked by the death of Senator Lindsey Graham. For 23 years he was a mighty force in the United States Senate representing South Carolina.There have been a multitude of news releases. Hours of television reports have aired about the service and life of Lindsey Graham.