WASHINGTON -- When Pam Smith found out that her niece had been radio silent for hours, she started to worry. She called family, friends and finally local law enforcement in hopes of hearing good news,...

PART 3 HALEY HUMPHREY “Our language and ways are from where our strength comes,” said Dana Tiger, an artist and registered Muscogee tribal member. The Muscogee (Creek) have kept their languages alive ...

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation headquarters in Oklahoma City and its field offices statewide will be closed to visitors beginning Wednesday, March 18, until further notice. The closu...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the Tulsa District announced Friday that campgrounds around Lake Eufaula are closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The closures affect Corp campgrounds in...

As COVID-19 increases in significance and risk to the general public each day, the Pafford EMS is prepared, the company says. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pafford EMS has prepared by increasi...

Every year March is designated Women’s History Month by Presidential Proclamation. The month is set aside to honor Women’s contribution in American History. In 1980 President Jimmy Carter issued the f...

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Muscogee (Creek) Nation has announced the temporary closing of its casinos through at least Tuesday, March 31, when officials will evaluate reopening based on current informati...

The COVID-19 disease is sweeping the planet and forcing people to keep their distance from one another. The following churches are making adjustments to their services to adhere to the medical experts...

OKLAHOMA CITY - As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the battle against this disease has now become a public effort. To slow the spread of this disease through U.S. communities, the U.S. ...

Due to the COVID-19 crisis at hand, many area organizations are canceling their meetings and events. Therefore the newspaper will delay publishing the Area Calendar until further notice. Check with yo...

Early information out of China, where COVID-19 first started, shows that some people are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness. This includes: • Older adults • People who have serious ...

McALESTER - Ashley Kennon, Marketing Coordinator fpr McAlester Regional Health Center, says the hospital is restricting all visitor access due to COVID-19 pandemic. The safety of all patients, staff m...

Follow the steps below: If you are sick with COVID-19 or suspect you are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, follow the steps below to help prevent the disease from spreading to people in yo...

On September 9, 2019 the Eufaula City Council designated Reliable Infrastructure as a Strategic Pillar. In addition to the water system, the strategic pillar addresses the need for improvements to roa...

Two separate traffic accidents on Interstate 40 near Tiger Mountain Road occurred within 30 minutes of each other on a rainy Thursday afternoon. The first one took place 17 miles west of Checotah at a...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax declared an election emergency last week for local elections being held in 74 counties on April 7. The election emergency declaratio...

Officials with Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association confirmed on Monday that all of its tribal members have closed their casinos temporarily. Each tribe is a unique, independent sovereign nation, and th...

Felony Case Bejay Dewayne Adcock- endangering others while attempting to elude police Larry Joe Lee Arnoldendangering others while attempting to elude police/unauthorized use of a vehicle Terrol Wayne...

I Smell Bacon Even I Smell Bacon, one of the busiest diners in town, has been hurt by the new coronavirus. Hurt, but not out. The restaurant remains open, though with a fewer customers than normal. Wa...

Worldwide, as of Monday, March 23, the number of new coronavirus (COVID-19) infections soared over 365,000. More than 16,000 have died across six continents. The World Health Organization has estimate...