Bench warrant issued

A $100,000 bench warrant has been issued for a defendant who once again has failed to show up for his court appearance.Charles Michael Brownlee, 39, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Nov.

$11 million judgment

A judgment in excess of $11 million has been awarded to the estate of a teenage girl who died at the age of 14.Court records show that a wrongful death lawsuit was filed on Sept.

Hearing set in manslaughter case

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Texas man who faces a manslaughter charge. It’s been set for 9 a.m. Oct. 11. A formal charge of first degree manslaughter was filed March 22, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Travis Smith, 46, of Dallas, Texas.

Iowa tribe teaches L.E.A.D.

The L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence) program is beginning for 500 students in the sixth and ninth grades in the Ripley School District, Perkins-Tryon Public Schools, Wellston Public Schools and Carney Public Schools in September. L.E.A.D.

Norman man waives speedy trial

A Norman man facing two charges has waived a speedy trial and his case has been continued.David Ade, 57, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court Oct.

Suspect appears in court

A Prague man who is facing four felony charges with a child has made his initial appearance and his pre-preliminary hearing has been scheduled.Isaias M. Nunez, 32, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug.

Deferred term in felony case

By Mike McCormick Staff Writer A Wellston man who faced a felony charge of lewd acts to a child under 16, has pleaded guilty to an amended count and drawn a deferred sentence.The alleged offense reportedly occurred nearly five years ago.

CDS charges

A bench warrant that had been issued for the arrest of a Chandler woman who failed to make her court appearance has been returned and filed and a Chandler man facing the same charges has pleaded not guilty.

Felony assault charges

An Agra man faces a felony assault charge and a misdemeanor count of violating a Protective Order following his arrest by Lincoln County deputies.

Friday night!

Last week marked the first time this season that all area football teams were in action. Right, Chandler cheerleader Macie Davis appears to levitate as she flips while leading the Chandler Lions on to the field against Lone Grove. Photo/Brian Blansett.