Meeting a critical need of Oklahomans

News

April 2, 2026

By REP. NEIL HAYS

As we reached a major deadline at the Capitol this week, I was proud to see my House Bill 4260 pass off the Oklahoma House floor. This bill focuses on supporting our first responders when they face serious medical emergencies tied to the demanding work they do every day. I appreciate my colleagues for recognizing the importance of this legislation.

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Early voting begins April 2

April 2, 2026

The following entities will hold an election on April 7, 2025: Eufaula Public Schools (Board Member Office No. 1) Graham-Dustin Public Schools (Propositions No. 1 & No. 2) Hanna Public Schools (Board ...

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Candidate filing for primary elections approaches

April 2, 2026

Primary elections for federal, state, and county candidates are scheduled for June 16, 2026 across the state. Mc-Intosh County Offices that are up for election in 2026 are: • County Assessor • County ...

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Successful Youth Safety Day

April 2, 2026

OSU McIntosh County OSU Extension office had a great turn out for their Youth Safety Day on March 23. Area 5th graders from Checotah, Eufaula, Stidham and Hanna had a fun-filled day learning about saf...

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More Than the Easter Bunny

April 2, 2026

At the Eufaula Memorial Library on Friday, March 21, a presentation by longtime educator Roger Thompson became more than a history lesson—it became a reflection on how we learn, how we question, and h...

News

Checotah Youth Wrestling gaining ground

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

April 2, 2026

Checotah Youth Wrestling (CYW) has been making a name for itself with a new generation of talented wrestlers emerging from the mat, including two young ladies, Annabelle Mowdy and Tylee Johnson that s...

News

Micronesian National pleads guilty to failing to register as sex offender

April 2, 2026

MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Reynold Rodriguez, age 60, a Micronesian national, entered a guilty plea to one count of Failure to R...

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Author William B. Lees sheds new light on Battle of Honey Springs

April 2, 2026

This past Saturday, Oklahoma native William B. Lees, a former professor at the University of West Florida who spent over 30 years researching the Battle of Honey Springs told about his book Honey Spri...

Opinion

Kirstin Clark Pages at Capitol

By REP. TIM TURNER

April 2, 2026

Kirstin Clark, a junior at Canadian High School, paged in my Capitol office this past week. Kirstin is the daughter of Amber Clark. She’s vice president of Student Council, a reporter for FFA, and she...

Opinion

Behold the Lamb

April 2, 2026

In a world full of wolves in sheep’s clothing can you still recognize the Lamb? “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29) John the Baptist spoke these words to identi...

Opinion

Artificial Intelligence brings new risks for our children

By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO

April 2, 2026

There is no question that artificial intelligence (AI) is helping improve many areas of our lives. Researchers use it to analyze medical data, businesses rely on it to streamline logistics and operati...

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CPS to apply for 21st Century CCLC grant

April 2, 2026

Checotah Public Schools will once again be applying for a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. This competitive grant will be awarded to select schools by the Oklahoma State Department of Edu...