Suspended sentence in turnpike case

A Texas motorist who was stopped on the Turner Turnpike arrested and charged with a drug offense has pleaded guilty and drawn a suspended prison term.Son Chi Nguyen, 45, of Richmond, Texas was charged in Lincoln County District Court Nov. 2, 2023 with unlawful possession of a Controlled Drug with...

Dale Board of Education

Dale School Board members approved the Estimate of Needs for the 2024-2025 school year during their most recent meeting and approved capacity numbers for 2024-2025.School Supt. Will Jones said the the Estimate of Needs for 2024-2025 totals $5,536,492.26.

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Honoring a local hero

The family of Army Capt. Riley Leroy Pitts sits around the sign marking the street named after him in the Chandler VFW on Aug. 31. The VFW Post held a ceremony to recognize the Medal of Honor recipient. Capt. Pitts was the first African American officer given the honor in the Vietnam War.

Bench warrant issued

A $75,000 bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Chandler woman who faces two felony charges.Kimberlyn Joy Blacksher, 52, was formally charged Aug. 12 in Lincoln County District Court with trafficking in illegal drugs and possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance.

Counselors provided after student’s death

Chandler Public Schools are grieving the loss of a Junior High School student over the weekend and School Supt. Scott Baade said Tuesday, “It’s tough.”Baade said that counselors and members of the Ministerial Alliance, especially youth pastors, have been brought in for this week to assist students...

Not guilty plea in lewd acts case

A Wellston man facing a felony charge of lewd acts to a child under 16, has pleaded innocent to the charges.The alleged offense reportedly occurred nearly five years ago.Formal charges of lewd or indecent acts to a child under 16 were filed on April 2, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against...

Prague man charged after altercation

A Prague man faces a felony assault and battery charge following a reported altercation.Trevor Wade Mills, 23, was formally charged in Lincoln County District July 10 this year with domestic assault and battery by strangulation.He made his initial appearance on July 18.