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By Letter to the Editor 
May 9, 2024
This letter is a rebuttal to a “letter to editor” dated 24 April 2024 from Warner. As far as Israel’s prime minister being a “war criminal.” It was Hamas backed by the Muslim Brotherhood and Iran that...
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Becoming a good mother
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Becoming a good mother
May 9, 2024
Becoming a good mother When I was a child I dreamed of many things that I wanted to grow up and become... a figure skater like Dorothy Hamill because she glided so effortlessly across the ice rink, an...
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Evolving graduation ceremonies and historic commencement speeches
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Evolving graduation ceremonies and historic commencement speeches
May 9, 2024
HISTORICALLY --------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ Evolving graduation ceremonies and historic commencement speeches This weekend, I like thousands of others...
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Failure of Arab spring reviewing morbid symptoms: Relapse in the Arab uprising
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Failure of Arab spring reviewing morbid symptoms: Relapse in the Arab uprising
May 2, 2024
Even while the war in Gaza has been ongoing for about five months now, there is renewed attention to the region as Iran launched drone and missile strikes against Israel on April 13. With help from th...
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An estimated 35,000 Oklahoma children qualify for SoonerCare, but not enrolled
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An estimated 35,000 Oklahoma children qualify for SoonerCare, but not enrolled
By JOE DORMAN CEO-OICA 
May 2, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY - As of March 2024, 502,221 Oklahoma children were enrolled in SoonerCare, just over half the estimated number of children living in the state. Additionally, the state estimates that abo...
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Capitol Cowboy Day; budget
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Capitol Cowboy Day; budget
By REP. NEIL HAYS (405) 557-7302 
May 2, 2024
We had a great time on Wednesday, April 24, during Capitol Cowboy Day when we recognized Oklahoma State University. John Smith received recognition on the House floor, and we also heard from Dr. Kayse...
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Growing up with storms in Oklahoma
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Growing up with storms in Oklahoma
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May 2, 2024
J^CbuOnnCb& LAST 1 » I’ve lived in Oklahoma most of my life with a short span of living in Arkansas a few years, but I’ve always been very aware of our crazy Oklahoma weather. From heat waves to snow ...
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Letters
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Letters
April 25, 2024
Thank you I would like to express my utmost gratitude to all the voters in the ICTC school district for their unwavering support and trust in me. I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to serve a...
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Eclipses that changed the trajectory of U.S. history
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Eclipses that changed the trajectory of U.S. history
By ?r. James Finck, USAG History Professor 
April 25, 2024
HISTORICALLY -------------- current events through a historical lens------------------ Eclipses that changed the trajectory of U.S. history On April 8 our nation finally unified around a cause importa...
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Legislative Update: OKC Bombing Memorial
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Legislative Update: OKC Bombing Memorial
By REP. NEIL HAYS (405) 557-7302 
April 25, 2024
We spent the week hearing Senate Bills on the House floor. I passed Senate Bill 2001 off the House floor this week, allowing employees at establishments that sell wine, beer, and liquor to sample the ...
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Budget negotiations; National Guard Appreciation Day
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Budget negotiations; National Guard Appreciation Day
By REP. NEIL HAYS 
April 18, 2024
405) 557-7302 During this stage of the legislative session, the focus begins to shift to the state budget. As you may know, the House and Senate are working on finalizing the budget for the fiscal yea...
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For the Children
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For the Children
By JOE DORMAN CEO - 01CA 
April 18, 2024
Tulsa movie event to recall ‘Oklahoma Shame’ and document child protection failures in other states OKLAHOMA CITY - Forty years ago, journalists from three news organizations owned by Gannett News Ser...
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Don’t just make a statement, MAKE A DIFFERENCE
April 18, 2024
Wow what a fast and furious month April has been, especially for those of us who don’t just want to make a statement, but MAKE A DIFFERENCE in this world. This Saturday was a whirlwind of events liter...
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Campaigns begin and advocacy event set
By JOE DORMAN CEO-OICA 
April 11, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY - The filing period for candidates wishing to seek political office in Oklahoma closed on Friday at 5 p.m. A total of 285 candidates declared their intentions to run for office, a relati...
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Teachers of life
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Teachers of life
April 11, 2024
JLCLUfawui& LAST 1» We all have had those special teachers who taught us more than just the core curriculum, they taught us life lessons. These are the teachers of life - the ones who have gone beyond...
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Prevailing Winds: Switching Political Parties over Candidate Support
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Prevailing Winds: Switching Political Parties over Candidate Support
By ?r. James Finck, USAG History Professor 
April 11, 2024
HISTORICALLY ---------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ Prevailing Winds: Switching Political Parties over Candidate Support In a recent CNN interview, Alaska Se...
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Legislative Update
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Legislative Update
By REP. NEIL HAYS (405) 557-7302 
April 4, 2024
It has been a busy couple of weeks, and I hope eve ryone enjoyed spending time with their loved ones over the Easter weekend. This week, Senate Bills were first- and secondread and assigned to House c...
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Presidential competence in an age of instantaneous interaction and decisiveness
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Presidential competence in an age of instantaneous interaction and decisiveness
March 28, 2024
A bombshell was dropped earlier this month when Department of Justice Special Counsel Robert Hur released his findings on President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents. The good news for Bide...
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Civics education necessary for a brighter future
By CEO-OICA 
March 28, 2024
JOE DORMAN Our public schools provide an array of opportunities for students to become good citizens, from student government to civics education. In fact, America recently celebrated “Civics Educatio...
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Oklahoma Youth Expo
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Oklahoma Youth Expo
March 28, 2024
On Monday, the Legislative Showmanship was held at the Oklahoma Youth Expo. Legi slators from every corner of the state joined Oklahoma’s future farmers and ranchers for the Oklahoma Youth Expo, the w...
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Local church supports those with disabilities
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Local church supports those with disabilities
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
July 17, 2025
Last week His Ability Ministries with Checotah First Assembly of God offered training for disability friendly churches with Lonnie and Janet Nance from Unlimited Ministries of Springfield, Missouri. L...
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Checotah says goodbye to cowboy legend Bill Duvall
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Checotah says goodbye to cowboy legend Bill Duvall
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
July 17, 2025
Memorial Service for Bill Duvall Friday, July 18 at 11 a.m. First Baptist Church, Checotah When Bill Duvall was called to meet His Maker in the Great Round Up in the sky this past Sunday, Checotah los...
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Whole Hawg Days on the horizon
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Whole Hawg Days on the horizon
July 17, 2025
Get ready for another funfilled weekend as the 41st Annual Whole Hawg Arts & Crafts Festival prepares to get underway, Friday and Saturday, July 25-26. The festival will consist of Arts & Crafts, a ro...
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Annual Memorial Service planned at Honey Springs Battlefield
July 17, 2025
Honey Springs Battlefield will hold its annual memorial service on Saturday, July 19, at 10:30 a.m. to honor the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Honey Springs near Checotah. The service will be hel...
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Man facing obscenity charges
July 17, 2025
Ryan Troy Dick, a 52-yearold Sallisaw resident, is being held in the McIntosh County Jail pending his preliminary hearing on charges related to indecent photographs and videos sent to a former girlfri...
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