Latest
COALGATE, Okla. (KTEN) — Coal County commissioners met Monday morning to discuss the job status of Sheriff Jason Smith and Undersheriff Jesse Yother following recent criminal indictments.
Read MoreDear Editor, During the month of January, we have the opportunity to recognize themenandwomen who share their time, vision and voice on our local school boards. School Board Recognition Month is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of our district, thanks to the dedication and passion our school board members have for providing a solid education for our students.
Read MoreTwo elections are on the horizon following the December 3 close of the candidate filing period for the Coalgate City Council and Coal County School Boards.
Read More
Funeral services for Nathan Paul Fuller, an Atoka resident, were held Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Coalgate with Pastor Nathan Burks officiating, assisted by AJ Horn and Leah Fuller. Burial was in Lehigh Cemetery with Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate in charge of arrangements.
Read More
Funeral services for Charles Ray Crone, an Atoka, OK resident, were held Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at North Side Assembly of God Church in McAlester, OK with Brian Smith officiating. Burial was in Tannehill Cemetery in McAlester with arrangements under the direction of Brown’s Funeral Service of Atoka.
Read MoreErelene Westerveld (spelled Erlene Westerveild in court records), a 47-year-old female from Houston, TX, was arrested November 6 for knowingly concealing a dog that was allegedly stolen the previous day in Hugo. Also arrested was her companion, Stephen Zachary Maxwell, the driver of a white van that the couple was in. There have been numerous social media complaints over the past few months of Westerveld and Maxwell stealing dogs in several counties.
Read MoreOur sincere apologies for some misinformation that was in the December 3 paper. The court records as well as an article state that Coal County Undersheriff Jesse Yother was charged with two felonies - one for intimidation of witness and one for obstructing an officer. THAT INFORMATION IS INCORRECT. The correct charges are felony intimidation of witness and misdemeanor obstructing an officer.
Read More