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The hardest part of parenting is saying goodbye
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The hardest part of parenting is saying goodbye
October 2, 2025
Two years ago, as I sat in an airport, distraught and brokenhearted, I tried to distract myself by watching a young mother struggle with a couple of infant children. I wanted to help but knew most mot...
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Child protection courts, other reforms, studied by lawmakers
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Child protection courts, other reforms, studied by lawmakers
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO 
September 25, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – Recently, Rep. Danny Williams, R-Seminole, along with Reps. Colin Duel-R, Guthrie; Gabe Woolley, R-Broken Arrow; Molly Jenkins, RCoyle; and Stacy Jo Adams, R-Duncan, hosted an interim ...
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A dark day as a nation
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A dark day as a nation
September 25, 2025
I dare to say as a Nation we have been going backwards for years – decades – and beyond. However, the most recent killing of Charlie Kirk, a 31year-old father of two young children who was shot while ...
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Columnist wins exceptional writing award
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Columnist wins exceptional writing award
September 25, 2025
Dr. James Finck, professor of American History at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has received multiple awards for his writing in Lawton’s business and political newspaper, ‘The Southwe...
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Conservative free speech advocate killed in Utah
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Conservative free speech advocate killed in Utah
September 25, 2025
One of the principal difficulties in George Washington’s presidency was dealing with the French Revolution and whether we should support their fight. While Washington’s cabinet was divided on the issu...
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Vandalism, violence and vacancy
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Vandalism, violence and vacancy
September 18, 2025
Every single day the world suffers from deliberate vandalism, disturbing violence and what I believe is a vacancy of the heart. This vacancy or state of emptiness that seems to affect so many is becau...
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Turner commends OBN for National Award
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Turner commends OBN for National Award
By Rep. Turner 
September 18, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Tim Turner, R-Kinta, Friday issued the following statement after receiving word that the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control (OBN) K9 Interdiction Unit was na...
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All gun deaths are tragedies
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All gun deaths are tragedies
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO 
September 18, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – After the events of the past week, I am just feeling drained and honestly experiencing a bit of despair. Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old political activist who had invigorated the conserva...
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Gerrymandering. It’s nothing new, but its effects are always decided by the majority
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Gerrymandering. It’s nothing new, but its effects are always decided by the majority
September 4, 2025
“The evils we experience flow from the excess of democracy” is one of my favorite quotes from a Founding Father and one that I use whenever I teach about the Constitution. The quote by our most underr...
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Don’t sit back, step up
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Don’t sit back, step up
September 4, 2025
Now is not the time to sit back when there are so many reasons why people need to step up. Stop for just a moment from your busy schedule and really take a good look around. What do you see? Do you se...
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For the Children
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For the Children
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO 
September 4, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – I hope your Labor Day weekend was full of relaxation. I schedule a vacation each year with friends to get away over this holiday which allows me to “charge up the batteries” for upcomi...
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Becoming part of history
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Becoming part of history
August 21, 2025
By the end of this year I’ll turn 57, which to some is still “a young whippersnapper” but to others I’m “old as dirt.” To me it’s hard to believe how quickly the years seem to fly by now. Having recen...
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Seen and unseen tax changes in Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill
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Seen and unseen tax changes in Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill
August 21, 2025
President Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill has proven to be one of the most contentious bills in recent memory. At the heart of the debate is who the OBBB benefits. While the left claims the bill is si...
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For the Children Back to school means a new beginning for children, families
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For the Children Back to school means a new beginning for children, families
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO 
August 21, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – On Saturday, Aug. 9, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) partnered with the Foster Care Association of Oklahoma (FCAO) to hold a backto- school bash for more than 350 fost...
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Being a ‘Leftie’
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Being a ‘Leftie’
August 14, 2025
Overall 40 percent of us are left-eared, 30 percent are left-eyed and 20 percent are left-footed, but only 10 percent of us are left-handed. I have the privilege of being all of these, so I’m an extre...
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Letters
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Letters
August 14, 2025
Congresswoman Stephanie Bice refuses to hold in person town hall meetings, saying the ones who show up are bused in from out of state. Markwayne Mullin and Josh Brecheen say the same thing. As proof t...
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Representatives set to study myriad issues
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Representatives set to study myriad issues
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO 
August 14, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – A few weeks ago, I highlighted the interim studies approved by the state Senate. This week, I want to cover some from the House of Representatives. Interim studies are officially filed...
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Constitution 101: Congressional Punishment and Expulsion Clause
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Constitution 101: Congressional Punishment and Expulsion Clause
August 14, 2025
On Dec. 21, 2023, the United States House of Representatives voted 311-114 to expel Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., from Congress. Doing so was the first time a member had been expelled without a prior co...
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Permanent or passing
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Permanent or passing
By tty' JtaVonnd 
August 7, 2025
My pastors sermon on what’s permanent and what’s passing resonated with me this week. So I wanted to expound upon this topic that hopefully is relatable to others as well. Pastor Furtick preached from...
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Letter to the Editor:
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Letter to the Editor:
August 7, 2025
We’d like to brag on Eufaula’s new City Manager, Jacob Foos, and the City Council members James Hickman, Tisha Morgan, Roger Barton and Evelyn Gulley. They took notice of what was happening at the pou...
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 5, 2026
It was a sad day when Checotah heard of the passing of one of their own, Tracy Scroggins, whose name lives on at the field house and playground in his hometown. Scroggins passed away at the age of 56 ...
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 5, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads continued their outstanding season with a commanding 5837 victory over the Heavener Wolves to capture the consolation regional championship and punch their ticket to area play. F...
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Commutation Hearing set in Jerry Don Hurst murder case
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 5, 2026
Danny Turner was convicted of first-degree murder in 1992 for the 1991 poisoning death of his Checotah High School classmate, Jerry Don Hurst. Turner was convicted and sentenced by a McIntosh County j...
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 5, 2026
On March 2, the Eufaula City Council opened its regular meeting by honoring the life and legacy of longtime journalist Jerry Fink. Mayor James Hickman read a formal proclamation recognizing the late E...
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Chamber celebrates America and its members
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Chamber celebrates America and its members
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 5, 2026
Checotah Chamber of Commerce celebrated its members and America’s 250th year by hosting an Americana tablescape competition at their annual banquet held Tuesday, Feb. 25. Over 200 business leaders, Ch...
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