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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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Good guy, good governor, Oklahoma legend
By JOE DORMAN OICACEO 
August 7, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY - I first became acquainted with Governor Nigh not directly because of politics, but through a college program called the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature (OIL). This organization al...
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Of heroes and making Oklahoma a better place
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Of heroes and making Oklahoma a better place
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO 
July 24, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) Heroes Ball will be this Saturday, July 26, and we are excited about the honorees who have been selected this year. The 2025 awards, as...
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The woman beside the man
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The woman beside the man
July 24, 2025
Since the beginning of time when man was created, he has always been deemed the stronger vessel. However, God himself looked at man and realized that he would need a helpmate. So God in His wisdom cre...
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Letters
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Letters
July 24, 2025
Letter to editor, My name is Melanie Wood. I am the librarian/ tutor at the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Dormitory in Eufaula. I have started a program called Facts for Snacks. This program is to promote e...
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Why are we snapping over SNAP?
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Why are we snapping over SNAP?
July 24, 2025
Last week our nation seemed to split across a metaphorical fault line over the “Big Beautiful Bill.” One side called the measure a masterpiece while the other condemned it as the downfall of our socie...
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When cowboys ride away
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When cowboys ride away
July 17, 2025
I know personally that cowboys are a breed known to be tougher than nails, stronger than steel but also tenderhearted when it comes to tending to His creation and loving their families. I know because...
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Standing up for critical warning services
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Standing up for critical warning services
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO 
July 17, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) was formed with the primary mission of ensuring the voices of Oklahomans are heard when it comes to developing better policies which be...
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Turner comments on death of Rodeo Hall of Famer Bill Duvall
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Turner comments on death of Rodeo Hall of Famer Bill Duvall
July 17, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Tim Turner, R-Kinta, today commented on news of the death of National Rodeo Hall of Fame member Bill Duvall of Checotah. Several of Duvall’s family members live in House District ...
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Big Beautiful Bill
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Big Beautiful Bill
July 17, 2025
Those last few sections were no fun, but now we get back into the drama. This section explains the messy divorce between President Trump and his ex-BFF Elon Musk. This is taking on and eliminating muc...
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Warriors of God, ready yourselves
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Warriors of God, ready yourselves
July 10, 2025
Of my 56 years of being in this world, 50 of those years I have been filled with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues. I was only six years old when I attended my first Tiger Mount...
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Calls needed to protect National Weather Service operations
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Calls needed to protect National Weather Service operations
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO 
July 10, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – We at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) extend our deepest condolences to families tragically impacted by the recent flooding in Texas. Flooding along the Guadalupe Rive...
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Historically Speaking
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Historically Speaking
July 10, 2025
Last week after learning about America’s bombing of Iran, two debates emerged: Did we do the right thing? And did President Trump have the legal authority to attack Iran without congressional authorit...
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Killing them with kindness
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Killing them with kindness
July 3, 2025
What a month it’s been for me personally and in our close-knit communities. Trying to cope with the loss of loved ones has been extremely difficult and downright demanding. Yet having to come to terms...
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For the Children ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ overhauled in Senate, would cause even more government borrowing
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For the Children ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ overhauled in Senate, would cause even more government borrowing
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO 
July 3, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – Over the past month, I have highlighted portions of the federal “Big Beautiful Bill” as passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. Currently, the bill is under consideration by the U...
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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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