McIntosh County designated Purple Heart County

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December 25, 2024

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

U.S. Army, 1963-66 Texas, Korea, San Francisco “Poor is the nation that has no heroes, but poorer still is the nation that having heroes, fails to remember and honor them.” - Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 BC – 43 BC)

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Grand re-opening, ribbon cutting at library

December 25, 2024

At a ceremonial ribbon cutting Tuesday, Dec. 17, Eufaula Memorial Library Branch Manager Amanda Grantham thanked dozens of people who made the recent renovation of the facility. possible. “Without all...

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Former Dormitory student writes novel

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

December 25, 2024

A passionate reader who says she has probably read a million books in her 77 years finally wrote one of her own, a novel entitled “Wees Are Kneak Moments” that combines fact and fiction and Native Ame...

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McIntosh County GOP

By LYNELLE MEDLEY CHAIRMAN

December 25, 2024

Heartland Bazaar was a great success, we had a lot of fun meeting all the kids and telling people about what we have going on. Caleb Shipman, the winner of our AR Giveaway, was very happy when we call...

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Rhodes less traveled

December 25, 2024

Every year as I approach my birthday and the end of the year, I often reflect on where I’ve been and where I still want to go physically, mentally and spiritually. I know life sometimes takes us by su...

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Nonprofits need you this holiday season

By JOE DORMAN OICA CEO

December 25, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY – As we approach Christmas and the other holidays celebrated during this time of year, many will have joyous moments, while others will endure sadness. I want to extend heartfelt appreci...

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Committee Chairs Announced

By REP. TIM TURNER

December 25, 2024

I recently was named vice chair of the House Appropriations Public Safety Commit tee. In this posit ion, I will help oversee legislation related to funding for the state’s public safety agencies. Thes...

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Plumb Theatre News

By Mattie and Paul Maloy PLUMB THEATRE

December 25, 2024

Four hours of music and food for only $5 bucks. We are so excited to celebrate this wonderful Christmas Season with family and friends, We can’t hardly wait for our Gospel and Country Shows this New Y...

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Swift Tribute New Years Eve

December 25, 2024

Legacy on Main Street, 224 N. Main, will present Red, a Taylor Swift Tribute on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Admission is $55. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Showtime is 7:30 p.m.

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147 YEARS AGO

December 25, 2024

The rapid disappearance of game from the plains of the West is becoming a serious matter to the Indians and has no little to do with the wars we are having with them. In one sense this disappearance i...

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Man pleads guilty to Christmas holiday killing of friend’s father

December 25, 2024

MUSKOGEE – Bryson Noel Miller, 19, of Fort Towson, has entered a guilty plea to one count of Murder in Indian Country, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Okla...

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Education Department proposes American flag policy

By Jennifer Palmer Oklahoma Watch

December 25, 2024

School districts could soon be required to create new policies ensuring students can fly the American flag on school grounds, according to proposed rules published Monday by the Oklahoma Department of...