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Just my opinion of the strong-willed child
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Just my opinion of the strong-willed child
May 30, 2024
You can ask anyone who knows me (especially family members or close friends) and they will say I have never had any difficulty voicing my opinion or my concerns from childhood to adulthood. However, I...
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With campus protests, history comes full circle
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With campus protests, history comes full circle
May 23, 2024
There is no doubt that colleges across the nation are more and more starting to look like the 1960s. Within the last month buildings have been taken over and tent cities have sprung up on dozens of ca...
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Plumb Theatre News
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Plumb Theatre News
By MATTIE AND PAUL MALOY PLUMB THEATRE 
May 23, 2024
Based on widespread appeal, Carl Acuff Jr., will be back at the Plumb Theatre, June 1, at 7 p.m. Carl will be bringing a special tribute to Merle Haggard. We know how much everyone loves the songs Mer...
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National Police Week
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National Police Week
By REP. NEIL HAYS (405) 557-7302 
May 23, 2024
Last week, the House recognized National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day in Oklahoma. I want to thank all the law enforcement officers in House District 13 for keeping our communities safe...
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Ensuring history does not repeat itself for children
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Ensuring history does not repeat itself for children
By JOE DORMAN CEO-OICA 
May 23, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) recently held our annual Tulsa event, and it was a ringing success. Our team organized a viewing of a trailer for a new documentary bei...
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Small town pros and cons
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Small town pros and cons
May 23, 2024
The voice and concerns of the people I was born in Oklahoma City and lived in Yukon until moving to Tiger Mountain when I was four. We lived with my grandparents until we got our home built at Pierce ...
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Mother’s Day: An appeal to motherhood
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Mother’s Day: An appeal to motherhood
May 16, 2024
“Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.” This is the opening line of the most famous song to come out of the American Civil War, “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Its author, Julia ...
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Now is the time to call lawmakers to support childcare
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Now is the time to call lawmakers to support childcare
By JOE DORMAN CEO-OICA 
May 16, 2024
Now is the time to call lawmakers to support childcare OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Legislature is approaching the constitutionally binding end of the annual session which must occur by 5 p.m. on the ...
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Muskogee Rougher Football Team; Conference Committee
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Muskogee Rougher Football Team; Conference Committee
May 16, 2024
REP. NEIL HAYS (405) 557-7302S During their recent visit to the State Capitol, I had the priv i lege to honor the Muskogee Rougher football team, which won the Class 6A state football championship thi...
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A mother’s work is never done
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A mother’s work is never done
May 16, 2024
The older I get the more I realize, a mother’s work is never done. There is always something else that needs to be tackled for the day. Mothers are priceless in many ways and after I became one I now ...
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Poppy fundraiser under way
May 9, 2024
Eufaula VFW Post 8798 is conducting a Buddy Poppy Fundraiser now through May 31. “Please come out to the VFW Post and support this amazing Veteran’s Relief fundraiser. Last year, we helped veterans wi...
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Letters
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
By êf ZaVonna RLcU 
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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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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More adoptions, less litters
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More adoptions, less litters
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 23, 2026
Two more city pound dogs found their forever homes through Paws N Claws rescue efforts this week. McIntosh County and abroad definitely need more adoptions and less litters of puppies and kittens. Of ...
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Checotah daycare case moves forward in district court
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Checotah daycare case moves forward in district court
April 23, 2026
SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER A Checotah couple accused of abusing children in an in-home daycare appeared April 16 in McIntosh County District Court for a preliminary hearing before Associate Distric...
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Election Board hears contest in county commissioners race
April 23, 2026
The McIntosh County Election Board heard testimony at 10 a.m.Thursday, April 16, in a contest of candidacy filed against District 1 County Commissioner candidate Jeffery Coleman (Mc-Intosh County sher...
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Suspect accused of striking patrol car, fleeing deputies before arrest
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
April 23, 2026
A McIntosh County man was arrested April 16 on a complaint of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, according to a probable cause affidavit. Steven Wayne Smith, 54, of Checotah, was taken into ...
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Senior Send Off and upcoming events
April 23, 2026
It’s hard to believe another school year has already come and is almost gone as seniors prepare for their last days in class, on stages and on the field. Here are a few end of the year events to remem...
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