Suspect waives speedy trial

A woman who was employed as a full time in-home nurse and charged with child abuse following her arrest by Lincoln County deputies has waived a speedy trial.Candice Elizabeth Bootenhoff, 39 at the time, of Luther was formally charged Oct.

Davenport man faces felonies

A Davenport man facing five felonies after he was arrested for allegations of sex-related charges with a 15-year-old minor has been set for a felony disposition docket.

Metro 35, Chandler 0

No. 3 Metro Christian staked a strong claim to the favorites’ role in District 2A-4 with a dominant 35-0 victory over Chandler Friday night.The Patriots moved to 5-0 for the season and 2-0 in district, while the Lions moved to 2-3 and 1-1.

Area bands march through season

Staff WriterEMILY KALKA All six area marching bands competed in three competitions this weekend, with some making improvements on previous scores.North Rock Creek High School marching band competed in the Sound of Southeast Marching Festival in Checotah on Oct. 5.

Plea made in child sex case

An Agra man facing two counts of child sexual abuse has entered an innocent plea and been for the February docket..John David Somers, Jr., 33, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Jan. 4, 2024 with the two counts.

Turnpike driver waives hearing

A driver on the Turner Turnpike who was arrested and charged as the result of the seizure of 85 pounds of marijuana has waived his preliminary hearing.

Dale school board hires new personnel

Dale Board of Education members hired new personnel this week and were informed that Special Ed enrollment in the district has grown 40 percent in the last five years.Following a brief executive session, the board members returned to open meeting.

A character moment

It started out like any other cross-country meet.Chandler seniors Kaylee Choate and Tatum Crouch set out on the course at the OBU meet, which took place at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center last Thursday. They were both having a great run, according to their coach, Connie Davis.