There's still no word as to why the Coeburn town council decided to fire their longtime chief of police. Chief Willie Stout had worked at the department since February 1993, and had been it's top cop since 2006. Two other police officers resigned Thursday morning. Town officials are remaining tight lipped except to say that an internal matter had led to Stout's being placed on administrative leave. Sergeant Cossie Hale has been named acting chief. (jb)