Law enforcement dispute continues between Muscogee Nation and Governor Stitt
Law enforcement dispute continues between Muscogee Nation and Governor Stitt By R.L. Thompson The McGirt ruling by the United States Supreme Court on July 9, 2020, stating the Muscogee Creek Reservation was never disestablished by Congress. The ruling was later expanded to include the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Seminole tribes, commonly known as the five…
Read MoreCouncil action is not needed to approve falconry
Council action is not needed to approve falconry By R. L. Thompson During public comments at the December 11, 2023 Okemah City Council meeting, Daniel “Reride” Smith and Cyrstal Stacey appeared before the Okemah City Council to request the council’s approval for their falcon to hunt around Okemah Lake. Reride is certified by the United…
Read MoreJanuary Sales Tax Disbursements Up for Okemah, Down for Okfuskee County
January Sales Tax Disbursements Up for Okemah, Down for Okfuskee County January Use Tax Disbursements Up for Okemah and Okfuskee County By Alanna Bradley ONL Reporter Reports for sales and use tax disbursements for January 2024 were released by the Oklahoma Tax Commission recently. The disbursements reflect local tax revenue receipts from November 2023 business.…
Read MoreDonald Ray Bowman
Donald Ray Bowman A memorial service for Donald Ray Bowman will be held Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Wetumka, Oklahoma with Bro. John Roberts officiating. Donald Ray Bowman was born October 10, 1961 in Henryetta, Oklahoma to Tommy and Louise (Maxwell) Bowman. He passed away…
Read MoreJesse D. Givens
Jesse D. Givens Funeral services for Jesse D. Givens will be held Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Kialegee Life Center of Wetumka. A prayer service will be held Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Wetumka. Wake services will be Friday at the Kialegee Life…
Read MoreJames Clouse
James Clouse James Dorton “J.D.” Clouse was born February 24, 1940 in Paden, Oklahoma to Christopher and Ettie (Montgomery) Clouse. He passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Okemah at the age of 83. He is preceded in death by his wife, his parents; two brothers, Jr. and Albert; one sister, Norma Jean Murray and…
Read MoreCarolyn Sue Landers
Carolyn Sue Landers Graveside services for Carolyn Landers will be Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah with Rev. Mike Neal officiating. Carolyn was born June 24, 1946, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, the youngest of six daughters born to John Q. and Mary Alice (Hayes) Lankford. She passed away at…
Read MoreOKLAHOMA INVESTMENT REPORT FROM THE STATE TREASURER
PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE, DIVERSIFICATION, AND STRATEGY September portfolio yielded 3.05% with a weighted average maturity of 976 days. Total portfolio market value of $15.8 billion, up $1.9 billion in comparison to December 2022. Total portfolio contained 66% in U.S. Treasurys, 8% in U.S. government agencies, 17% in mortgage-backed securities, 8% money market mutual funds, 0.3% in…
Read MoreCecelia Ann Barnett
Cecelia Ann Barnett Funeral services for Cecelia Ann Barnett will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Wetumka. Interment will follow at the Wetumka Indian Baptist Church Cemetery. Wake services will be Tuesday 6:00 – 8:00 PM also at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel.…
Read MoreWilliam “Bill” Ray Honsinger
William “Bill” Ray Honsinger William “Bill” Ray Honsinger was born November 25, 1957, in Maud, Oklahoma, to Robert Honsinger and Betty Jo (Chupcogee) Honsinger Love. He passed from this life on January 20, 2024, in Tuskahoma, Oklahoma, at the age of 66. Bill worked in the oil field and was known for his mechanical abilities…
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