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Kristy Franklin, 46, Coalgate, was charged November 13 with felony assault and battery on a police officer.
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The Rural Health Association of Oklahoma recognized Rick Chaney and Trent Bourland last week for their work in rural health. Chaney received the “Rural Health Lifetime Achievement” award and Bourland received the “Rural Health Advocate of the Year” award at the Awards Reception during the 2024 Oklahoma Rural Health Conference in Tulsa, Okla.
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The effort to become a Purple Heart City began when Steve Byrd approached the City Manager with the idea of Coalgate becoming a Purple Heart City. Jackie Holt, City Manager pursued his request. On August 26,2024 members of the City Council were part of the Proclamation proclaiming the City Council and all the Citizens of Coalgate as a city that appreciates the sacrifices the Purple Heart recipients made in defending our freedoms and acknowledge those men and women for their courage by showing our support and honor.
Read moreThe Coalgate School Board met on October 28, 2024, with Board President Justin Brown, Chad Lackey, and Tracy Penny in attendance. Mark Benedict was absent.
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Coal County will have a new Sheriff in January.
Read moreOn October 28, 2024, the Coalgate City Council convened with members Mike Elkins, Tammy Lambert, and Halston Harris present. Joseph Ward and Bobbie Waller were absent.
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Roy Douglas Bennett, 59, Stonewall, was arrested October 31 for trafficking in illegal drugs 2nd and subsequent.
Read moreA felony burglary case filed in April 2023 was dismissed on October 29, 2024, and refiled as misdemeanor breaking and entering with unlawful intent.
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