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Life after resurrection
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Life after resurrection
April 8, 2021
Easter 2021 has come and gone but as I celebrated the Resurrection of my Savior, I also was reminded of the excruciating pain He went through on the cross for my redemption. That thought alone made me...
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Capitol update
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Capitol update
April 8, 2021
The legislative process has continued, and I wanted to provide an update on my House bills that are now in the Senate. Each bill has an author in the House and in the Senate, and that author carries ...
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Jim Crow voting?
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Jim Crow voting?
April 8, 2021
Possibly one of the most important fights of this new century is being waged right now in the halls of Congress, in state houses across the nation, and with lesser significance on social media. The qu...
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Don?t be fooled by universal background checks
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Don?t be fooled by universal background checks
April 8, 2021
This month, Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats passed a bill that if signed into law, could turn law-abiding gun owners into criminals. Yes, you read that right. H.R. 8, the “Bipartisan” Background Ch...
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Tribes welcome COVID-19 relief funds, say deep-rooted problems remain
April 1, 2021
Advocates said the billions in aid slated for Native Americans under the latest COVID-19 relief bill is welcome, but they told a House committee that a oneshot infusion will not solve all the challeng...
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How do we protect ourselves?
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How do we protect ourselves?
April 1, 2021
How do we protect ourselves in this day and time? How do we protect our hearts? How do we protect our families? How do we protect our sanity? How do we protect what’s most important to us? There is so...
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Letters to the EDITOR
April 1, 2021
To the Editor: Seems Markwayne Mullen wants people to be ashamed for getting a stimulus check. This is being repeated across the country. Suddenly conservatives have found their lost austerity that’s ...
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We must end the cycle of racism by remembering and reckoning
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We must end the cycle of racism by remembering and reckoning
April 1, 2021
Numerous incidents this past year have increased discussion over what constitutes a hate crime. Just about every minority community has endured violence throughout the world based upon this type of bi...
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The internet isn?t a luxury, it?s a necessity
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The internet isn?t a luxury, it?s a necessity
April 1, 2021
One of the biggest lessons we have taken away from the pandemic is that the internet is no longer a luxury. It is a necessity. From telework to telemedicine, having reliable broadband connectivity is ...
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Agriculture Day and Oklahoma Youth Expo
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Agriculture Day and Oklahoma Youth Expo
April 1, 2021
The Oklahoma House of Representatives this week adopted House Resolution 1008, naming March 23, Agriculture Day. The resolution notes that agriculture is one of Oklahoma’s leading industries, and its...
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Capitol update
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Capitol update
April 1, 2021
After our deadline a few weeks ago to pass bills out of their chamber of origin, the House has now received all the bills passed by the Senate. House committees have begun hearing Senate bills, and ou...
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What is your stimulus check really costing you?
March 25, 2021
Millions of Americans will soon be receiving a $1,400 stimulus check from the latest round of “COVID” relief. While I’m sure many people are happy about seeing this extra money come in, have you thoug...
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Thank you
March 25, 2021
The family of Vivian Frame would like to say thank you to all who were there for us during the loss of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Thank you to Curtis Hartshorn for presiding at the...
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Letters to the EDITOR
March 25, 2021
To the Editor: I see where Markwayne Mullen is still neck-deep in drivel about the border, because that’s one of the boogeymen him and every other sorry excuse for a human being AKA Republican wants t...
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Spring into fresh starts
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Spring into fresh starts
March 25, 2021
Spring is definitely upon us and I think there’s no better time than this season to get a fresh start on whatever you need to change in your life than now. After all, even Mother Nature is working ext...
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Biden?s border crisis
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Biden?s border crisis
March 18, 2021
President Biden and his party’s open border policies are encouraging a surge of migrants at our southern border and creating a crisis for our nation in the process. In January alone, 80,000 migrants c...
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Cancel culture
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Cancel culture
March 18, 2021
With the beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss being the latest on the chopping block of what is being called “cancel culture,” it is once again worth taking a look at things historically. First, was Dr...
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CDL update
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CDL update
March 18, 2021
Many commercial drivers have had long delays in getting new or renewed CDLs in our state for the past year. The Department of Public Safety explains the delays are a result of several problems. First,...
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Capitol update
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Capitol update
March 18, 2021
This week, I passed two bills through the House floor, and they are now heading to the Senate for consideration. One of my bills will address dyslexia in our school children. In 2019, the Dyslexia an...
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As Yogi Berra said, ?It ain?t over ?til it?s over?
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As Yogi Berra said, ?It ain?t over ?til it?s over?
March 18, 2021
When I went to the doctor recently expecting to be told my allergies were acting up, I really should not have been surprised about what the test told me. After a year of avoiding COVID-19, I was diagn...
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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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