Haskell County News Archives

A sharply divided federal appeals court has refused to reconsider a decision that a Ten Commandments monument on the lawn of the Haskell County courthouse is unconstitutional.

Authorities say three juveniles are in custody on $150,000 bond each for vandalizing and setting fire to a Haskell County elementary school, causing an estimated $400,000 in damage.

Haskell County Sheriff Brian Hale says three juveniles, ages 12, 12 and 14 were taken into custody in connection with a rash of vandalism at a small elementary school Tuesday morning.

Former University of Oklahoma quarterback Jamelle Holieway and a female companion were arrested Sunday afternoon on a complaint of shoplifting at a Wal-Mart Supercenter in McAlester.

District Attorney Jeff Smith presents Rick Couri a plaque for 35 years of service.

Ron Love, maintenance and janitorial supervisor for Haskell County, and summer helper Earl Blevins, trim the lawn outside the courthouse by a monument bearing the Ten Commandments.