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Americans – united or divided?
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Americans – united or divided?
June 18, 2025
Historically, there have been periods of specific times when Americans have stood together, a united front, daring anyone that might come against us. Often in response to significant circumstances or ...
Thank you to elected officials for their call to service
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Thank you to elected officials for their call to service
By JOE DORMAN OICA CEO 
June 18, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – As a former lawmaker and someone who continues to work publicly in policy, the horrific act which happened over this past weekend in Minnesota with the murder and attempted murder of s...
For the Children ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ makes significant, drastic changes to education policy
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For the Children ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ makes significant, drastic changes to education policy
By JOE DORMAN OICA CEO 
June 11, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – As we continue our examination of the massive federal legislation called the “Big Beautiful Bill” by proponents, it is important to look at the education portion of the bill. As you ca...
Abandoned in OK
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Abandoned in OK
May 28, 2025
Imagine being tiny and defenseless and being tossed out like trash on the road where the only shelter you had was the thicket of wild brush poking at your tender pink skin. That was the reality of fiv...
Your voice matters!
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Your voice matters!
May 28, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – Prior to the Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 1, commonly called the “Big, Beautiful Bill” Act. The vote of 215-214 fell almost exactly on a party-line...
Fire grants to help House District 15
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Fire grants to help House District 15
By REP. TIM TURNER 
May 28, 2025
I am excited to share that at least eight of the rural fire departments within House District 15 have been awarded grants to purchase new gear ranging from trucks, Jaws of Life and personal protective...
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If you’re a Christian, your mission field begins at home!
May 28, 2025
One of the most important things my parents taught my sister and me was that God is not only good and worthy of worship, but He is also faithful to us. We see this beautiful promise written in Psalm 1...
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Who do you say I am?
By Know that you are loved! Pastor J.Ingram First Baptist Church of Eufaula 
May 28, 2025
For a change of pace, let me ask you a question. Who do you say Jesus is? When Peter was asked this question, he said this in Mark 8:29, “You are the Messiah.” When C.S. Lewis approached this question...
Budget Priorities and Looking Ahead
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Budget Priorities and Looking Ahead
By REPRESENTATIVE NEIL HAYS (405) 557-7302 
May 28, 2025
The final days of the first session of the 60th Legislature have been full as lawmakers worked to finalize legislation and pass the state budget. This week, I presented the Senate amendments to House ...
Keep your friends close
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Keep your friends close
May 21, 2025
One thing I learned when I was just a child was to keep your friends close at heart even if life’s journey pulled you in different directions and apart. Though there would be many I called friends alo...
Hold your peace to keep your peace
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Hold your peace to keep your peace
May 14, 2025
Another Mother’s Day has come and gone and though it didn’t go quite the way I had planned, God already knew what the day would hold so He prepared me with my pastor Holly Furtick’s sermon “Hold Your ...
For the Children
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For the Children
By JOE DORMAN OICA CEO 
May 14, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – As May is upon us, it is the time of year when the state budget picture begins to clear as state legislators put the finishing touches on the budget for the fiscal year beginning on Ju...
Wind Energy Bill hanging in balance
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Wind Energy Bill hanging in balance
By REP. TIM TURNER 
May 14, 2025
Senate Bill 2, as amended in the House, is the current wind energy setback bill I am supporting. This measure is now identical to House Bill 2751, which failed in the Senate Energy Committee in April....
Session Wrap-Up and Looking Ahead
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Session Wrap-Up and Looking Ahead
May 14, 2025
REPRESENTATIVE NEIL HAYS 557-7302 We’ve officially wrapped up the legislative work for this session, and heard over 200 bills that have now made their way through the process. I’m proud of the legisla...
Understanding suffering and its purpose
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Understanding suffering and its purpose
March 26, 2025
My favorite scripture says, “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” - Romans 8:18 No one likes to suffer. No...
For the Children
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For the Children
By JOE DORMAN OICA CEO 
March 26, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma received good news last week: the long-running Pinnacle Plan, a settlement agreement for the class action lawsuit filed against the Department of Human Services, was finalized...
Fires devastate much of state
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Fires devastate much of state
By REP. TIM TURNER 
March 26, 2025
Wildfires fueled by strong winds began burning much of the state starting March 14. Four died as a result of the fires, including one here in Haskell County. A fire near Stigler burned about 96 acres ...
Reviewing Tony Horwitz’s ‘Midnight Rising: John Brown and the Raid That Sparked the Civil War’
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Reviewing Tony Horwitz’s ‘Midnight Rising: John Brown and the Raid That Sparked the Civil War’
March 26, 2025
Possibly the most misunderstood and controversial character of the Civil War is John Brown. As a child growing up in Virginia, I was taught that Brown was the enemy; a religious fanatic who was bent o...
Rhodes less traveled
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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...
Nonprofits need you this holiday season
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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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Eufaula Memorial Library
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Eufaula Memorial Library
July 2, 2025
A llama and a youngster got acquainted at a petting zoo at the Eufaula Memorial Library Wednesday, June 25. Dozens of kids and adults enjoyed the llama, goats, donkey and other animals, provided by Ma...
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Eufaula hosting July 4 Celebration
July 2, 2025
Mayor James Hickman and the City of Eufaula are honored to invite residents and visitors to the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration on Friday, July 4. The fireworks will begin shortly after su...
A legacy lives on
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A legacy lives on
By LaDonna Rhodes Staff Writer 
July 2, 2025
Selby Minner’s Celebration of Life on Saturday at the Checotah Performing Arts Center was a beautiful 3-hour-long tribute to an amazing soul who loved the blues and more importantly, loved people. As ...
Lightning strike kills Eufaula woman in cemetery
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Lightning strike kills Eufaula woman in cemetery
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 2, 2025
A 57-year-old Eufaula woman was killed by lightning during a routine stroll through a cemetery Friday evening. Joy Ann Rogers was walking through Greenwood cemetery shortly before 7 p.m. when a thunde...
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Native American Arts & Crafts show Saturday
July 2, 2025
Eufaula Indian Community will host an Arts and Crafts show and sale Saturday, July 5 at the IEC Center, 800 Birkes Road, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to this event, a chair volleyball tournament...
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