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The 4th of July is celebrated in the U.S. as Independence Day, to commemorate the Declaration of Independence that was officially adopted on 4th of July, 1776.

Pictures courtesy of Linda Williams 

Story and cutlines by Linda Williams We are the VFW Auxiliary. “The VFW Auxiliary is a patriotic and charitable organization that supports the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).” After working on it for nearly 3 months, we entered our float in the parade. We were in line behind the VFW.

—Scammers promise to solve your debt problems to trick you into paying them instead of your actual lender. If a caller offers to help you enroll in a special “military debt forgiveness” program, pause. That’s probably a scam.

Amanda Joy Baber, Coalgate, OK – Driving under suspension; failure to maintain children in seat; defective equipment.Andrew Franklin, Newcastle, WY – Operate vehicle with expired registration; fail to comply with compulsory insurance law.

A 44-year-old Atoka woman is facing multiple felony charges after trying to outrun a police officer in Coalgate on July 9 shortly before 1:00 a.m.

Alfred HitchcockIn the early days of filmmaking before movies came with sound and Hollywood took over, something big was happening in Texas. Many of the first silent films were being made.

Leonard Russell Anderson, Ponca City, OK – Burglary in the second degree; grand larceny. (Coalgate Police) Ashleigh Heather Erskin, Tupelo, OK - Cruelty to animals.

A 39-year-old Tupelo woman remains in jail today f o l lowing a felony charge for cruelty to animals.