OKMULGEE COUNTY MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO DOUBLE HOMICIDE IN INDIAN COUNTRY
OKMULGEE COUNTY MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO DOUBLE HOMICIDE IN INDIAN COUNTRY MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Austin Dean McMahan, age 24, of Okmulgee, Oklahoma entered a guilty plea to an Information charging him with two counts of Murder in Indian Country – Second Degree,…
Read MoreMcEntire, Thompson Applaud Nursing Home Improvements
McEntire, Thompson Applaud Nursing Home Improvements OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Marcus McEntire, R-Duncan, and Sen. Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, today commented on new data that shows investments in Oklahoma nursing homes have delivered dramatic improvements thanks to legislation they championed in 2019. Data released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) demonstrates dramatically improved…
Read MoreOklahoma National Guard breaks ground on new joint operations center
Oklahoma National Guard breaks ground on new joint operations center OKLAHOMA CITY – Leaders from the Oklahoma National Guard, State of Oklahoma and the Chandler community broke ground on a new joint operations center for the Oklahoma National Guard in Chandler, Oklahoma, today. The nearly 6,400 square foot joint operations center will be utilized by…
Read MoreJudy Maxine Holder
Judy Maxine Holder Judy Maxine Holder, Maud resident, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 in Oklahoma City, at the age of 66. Judy was born on September 14, 1956 to Cecil Henshaw and Priscilla (Dodson) Henshaw in Okemah, Oklahoma. She married the late Larry D. Holder on December 4, 1986…
Read MoreDebbie Kay Root
Debbie Kay Root Funeral services for Debbie Kay Root will be held Monday, February 20, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Freewill Baptist Church of Okemah with Pastor Andrew Banta officiating. Debbie Kay Root was born July 14, 1952 in Bixby, Oklahoma to Leonard and Mary (Lane) Ellis. She passed away Monday, February 13, 2023…
Read MoreJohnny Austin Kidwell
Johnny Austin Kidwell Funeral services for Johnny Austin Kidwell will be Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery. Johnny Austin Kidwell was born June 24, 1950 in Council Hill, Oklahoma. He passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 in Okmulgee,…
Read MoreNathan Gene Parker
Nathan Gene Parker Funeral services for Nathan Gene Parker will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Wetumka. Interment will follow at the Wetumka Cemetery. Nathan Gene Parker was born January 8, 1935 in Wetumka, Oklahoma to Jewel Nathaniel Parker and Mary Isabell (Collins) Parker.…
Read MoreRep. Bice Meets with Leadership Students at SSC
Rep. Bice Meets with Leadership Students at SSC Caption: Two members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class had the opportunity to meet U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Bice during her visit to Seminole on Feb. 3. In addition to their PLC honors, Emma Buchanan of Stroud (left) and Hailey Wallace of Wellston (right) have the…
Read MoreWildlife Fishing Report Feb 8, 2023
NORTHEAST Grand: February 5. Elevation is normal, water temperature 44°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on Alabama rigs and spinnerbaits around brush structure, docks, and shorelines. Blue catfish fair on chicken liver, hot dogs, and shad below the dam, docks, and main lake. Crappie fair on hair jigs and jigs below the dam, brush structure, and docks. Report submitted…
Read MoreWildlife Commission Approves New Regulations
Wildlife Commission Approves New Regulations During its regular February meeting, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commissionapproved the entire slate of proposed regulation changes as recommended by Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation‘s Communication and Education Chief Nels Rodefeld and Wildlife Chief Bill Dinkines, with the exception of one proposal dealing with season-long waterfowl blinds. Commissioners had…
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