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Wallace Byrd Middle School has released its honor rolls for the first semester of the school year 20222023.
Read moreVoters in Coal County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the March 7 Statewide Special Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Amber Fanning said today.
Read moreCoalgate man charged with malicious injury to property; arrest warrant issued A warrant has been issued for the arrest of 24-year-old Jacob Tye Pothoff of Coalgate for damaging his former girlfriend’s pickup on January 23.
Read moreJacob Tye Pothoff, Coalgate, OK – Malicious injury to property.
Read moreGirl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma is kicking off the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season January 21, as Girl Scouts and their troops rally their communities to support the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls. Every box of cookies sold provides invaluable experiences for Girl Scouts such as service projects, troop travel, and summer camp.
Read moreA warrant has been issued for the arrest of 45-year-old James Willis Cottrell of Lehigh who was charged January 26 with domestic abuse assault and battery.
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A retirement celebration was held on December 22, 2022 for District Judge, Paula Inge. Several court officials and court employees attended a special luncheon at GonzalezMexican Restaurant in Coalgate. Judge Inge served as District Judge for Coal and Atoka Counties for 10 years. Prior to serving as District Judge, Paula practiced law in the Atoka area. Judge Inge plans to do some traveling and relaxing. Stepping in to fill her shoes as District Judge is D. Clay Mowdy. Judge Mowdy has served Coal and Atoka County as Associate District Judge for 16 years. Judge Mowdy served the Coalgate area as a local attorney before becoming Associate Judge in 2007. Coal and Atoka Counties also welcome Associate District Judge Joe Trail. Judge Trail graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2015. Mr. Trail served Coal and Atoka Counties as Assistant District Attorney from 2018-2022. Prior to working for the District Attorney’s office he worked in private practice in Ada from 20152018. Both judges were sworn in on January 9, 2023 and a breakfast reception was held in the courtroom in their honor for family and guests attending.
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English arrested on more stalking and protective order violations 47-year-old Earl Danny English Jr. of Coalgate is behind bars in the Coal County jail after disobeying court orders to have no contact with his former girlfriend.
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