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A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Ashley Lynn Hobbs, 38, Ada, in connection with the theft of a 500-pound calf from a ranch in northern Coal County.
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An Oregon couple are facing drug charges after Tupelo police officers found 252 juvenile marijuana plants in their vehicle. The officers also recovered $17,194 cash, a baggie containing marijuana, drug paraphernalia, foil paper and two pipes that field tested positive for methamphetamine, and a powered-on Walkie Talkie radio.
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Tupelo High School seniors Shalyn McCollum and Bentley Bills were crowned the 2020-2021 homecoming queen and king during a coronation ceremony held January 15.
Read moreThe following citations were issued by the Coalgate Police Department from January 4, 2021 to January 24, 2021:
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FORMER DEPUTY DONATES GAME CAMERAS TO SHERIFF’S OFFICE — Former Coal County Sheriff’s Deputy Jarel Bailey made a trip to the sheriff’s office on January 20 to present eight game cameras to Sheriff Bryan Jump. After serving about ten years with the sheriff’s office, Bailey opened his own business, Suspect Outfitting based out of Lula, which has recently expanded to include Suspect game cameras. “We definitely can put them to good use,” the sheriff said. “We’ll be able to use them for outdoor/ indoor special operations, including surveillance, covert investigations and catching intruders. We very much appreciate the donation.” Bailey also donated six cameras to the Coalgate Police Department.
Read moreTwo charged with assault and battery
Read moreAntlers man, woman face criminal charges in Coal County
Read moreEdmond man arrested for driving under the influence of drugs
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