Are Rude And Crude The New Norm,
Are Rude And Crude The New Norm, Or Will America Bring Back Civility? Can we talk? Joan Rivers made that catchphrase popular decades ago, but in 2019 the answer to the late comedian’s heartfelt query appears to be a resounding no. Whether it’s tweets on social media, pundits on TV, politicians in Washington, or parents…
Read MoreOkemah Hall updates progress
Okemah Hall updates progress City Manager Dustin Danker took a few minutes from his busy schedule on Monday morning to talk to the Okemah News Leader concerning several areas of improvements around Okemah. One of the key areas for Okemah is economic development. Much of the business world is now traveling by air even into…
Read MoreTax revenue up for city, down for county
Tax revenue up for city, down for county By Ken Childers ONL Editor The City of Okemah received its monthly sales tax distribution from the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) last week, and the amount was up more than 10 percent over the previous year. According to the OTC, the city received $109,228.19, a 10.64 percent…
Read MoreYoung entrepreneur really knows her beesness
Young entrepreneur really knows her beesness By Ken Childers ONL Editor It’s not typical for an 11 year old to be a business owner, but Kayleigh Baker of Okemah is not your typical preteen girl. The enterprising 4-H student has already begun to leave her mark on the business world (in this case, the beesness…
Read MoreCameron Duncan, Landon Dennis selected as Homecoming royalty
Cameron Duncan, Landon Dennis selected as Homecoming royalty The freshman attendant was Avery Vick. Avery is the daughter of Lee and Leslie Vick and the granddaughter of Ron Vick, Sandra Vick, Lynn Maas and the late Sunny Maas. Avery is a first year member of the OHS cheer team and the OHS track team. Avery…
Read More‘Enough is enough
‘Enough is enough’ Officials voice frustration as opening of new county jail continues to be delayed By Ken Childers ONL Editor It’s been more than a year since the new Okfuskee County Jail was expected to be complete and open for business, and county officials say the construction company is to blame for the delays. …
Read MorePanthers roll past Prague, 56-25
Panthers roll past Prague, 56-25 By Justin Scrimshire ONL Sports Reporter Homecoming had all of the elements that make football great as the first chill of fall arrived and two teams yet to be defeated in district play squared off inside the Pecan Bowl. The Prague Red Devils are a familiar rival that have come…
Read MoreCora Leann Murphree
Cora Leann Murphree Cora Leann Murphree was born August 11, 1958 in Port Hueneme, California to Carl Eugene Priest and Betty Joyce (Chesser) Priest. She passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 at her home in Okemah at the age of 61. Leann was a longtime resident of Okemah. She worked as nurse’s aide for 10…
Read MoreOpal Jewell Smith
Opal Jewell Smith Jan 17, 1940 – Oct 12, 2019 Funeral services for Opal Jewell Smith will be held Friday, October 18, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah, Oklahoma. Interment will follow at the Rock Creek Cemetery south of Okemah. Opal Smith was born January 17, 1940 in Okemah,…
Read MoreCharles Smith Sr.
Charles Ray Smith Sr. Oct 1, 1934 – Oct 13, 2019 Funeral services for Charles Ray Smith, Sr. will be held Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Skyview Baptist Church in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah. Charles Ray Smith Sr. was born December 1, 1934. He passed…
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