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A WAR ON TWO FRONTS: The History and Goals of Hezbollah and Hamas
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A WAR ON TWO FRONTS: The History and Goals of Hezbollah and Hamas
October 31, 2024
Over the past year I have written several articles dealing with the war between Israel and Hamas. While that war is still ongoing, a more recent conflict has begun between Israeli forces and Hezbollah...
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Rescue is not relaxing, but it is rewarding
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Rescue is not relaxing, but it is rewarding
October 24, 2024
One thing I have definitely learned over many years of rescuing animals is that rescuing is not relaxing, but it is rewarding. Recently while helping out at a local charity event that helps rescue ani...
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‘The Effectiveness of Properly Administered Corporal Punishment’ to be studied by Oklahoma House of Representatives
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‘The Effectiveness of Properly Administered Corporal Punishment’ to be studied by Oklahoma House of Representatives
By JOE DORMAN OICACEO 
October 24, 2024
‘The Effectiveness of Properly Administered Corporal Punishment’ to be studied by Oklahoma House of Representatives OKLAHOMA CITY - The season for legislative interim studies is quickly coming to an e...
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Executive v. Executive: A Parallel in American Presidential Elections
By Dr. James Finck, USAD History Professor 
October 24, 2024
--------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ Executive v. Executive: A Parallel in American Presidential Elections As a political historian, I was disappointed when...
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SPEAKING
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SPEAKING
By ?r. James Finck, USAQ History Professor 
October 17, 2024
---------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ Constitution 101: Article I, Section II, Clause III: The Enumeration Clause Article I, Section II of the United States...
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Purpose through the pain
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Purpose through the pain
By êy-$.a\)(ynnaKt/uuleA 
October 17, 2024
JLaUonnü/A' Pain seems to have permeated my life for as long as I can remember, but now I realize there has always been a purpose for my pain and I’m learning as I walk through the pain. My pain seeme...
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For the Children
By JOE DORMAN OICACEO 
October 17, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY - As a longtime advocate for children’s success, I have grown accustomed to conversations from multiple perspectives which shed light on aspects of policy. I have also been the target of...
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Who covers your little corner of the world
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Who covers your little corner of the world
October 10, 2024
Who covers your kids sports? Your local newspaper does. Who covers your city council or school board meetings? Your local newspaper does. Who covers a new business, an old business or a going out of b...
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HISTORICALLY SPEAKING
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HISTORICALLY SPEAKING
By ?r. James Finck, USAG History Professor 
October 10, 2024
---------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ Scrutinizing primaries: Political history is cyclical, evolutionary I read something online the other day that said, “...
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Teaching the teachable
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Teaching the teachable
October 3, 2024
Since I was 15 years old, I have been teaching. Then it was Childrens Church. Later it was Childrens Church, Kids for Christ and finally Lighthouse Christian Academy where I taught kindergarten throug...
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OICA partners with 4-H for Kid Governor
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OICA partners with 4-H for Kid Governor
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO 
October 3, 2024
Deadline to register is October 15 OKLAHOMA CITY - Inspiring youth to engage in policy is an important facet of the mission undertaken by the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA). Through our ...
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Tell your story
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Tell your story
September 26, 2024
The older I get the more I have come to realize the importance of telling your own story Whether its written in a journal, a newspaper or documented some other way it is important to tell about the li...
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A special project for centennial of ‘Indigenous Americans’ voting rights
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A special project for centennial of ‘Indigenous Americans’ voting rights
By OICACEO 
September 26, 2024
A special project for centennial of ‘Indigenous Americans’ voting rights JOE DORMAN OKLAHOMA CITY - With National Voter Registration Day which occurred on September 17, which is also Constitution Day,...
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Edinburgh: An origin of romanticism, modern economic philosophy & more
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Edinburgh: An origin of romanticism, modern economic philosophy & more
By Dr. James Finck, USAG History Professor 
September 19, 2024
---------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ Edinburgh: An origin of romanticism, modern economic philosophy & more This summer I had the amazing fortune to travel...
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Expose and dispose
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Expose and dispose
By êy- JtaVonna KthodeA 
September 19, 2024
In a world full of malice and mishaps, where it seems all we hear about is strife and hatred, I think we should try tuning out the bad news and opening up His Word to read the “Good News.” I believe w...
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Reading is fundamental to academic, career success
By OICACEO 
September 19, 2024
JOE DORMAN OKLAHOMA CITY - It is back to school time for children of all ages across the United States. As children prepare for their academic year, one critical aspect is reading literacy. Reading is...
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Proof is in the puddles
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Proof is in the puddles
September 12, 2024
September is National Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month and I promise you no one can truly understand what it’s like to go through that darkness unless you have been there personally and unfortuna...
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Advocacy often begins with voting
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Advocacy often begins with voting
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO 
September 12, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – We are just about one week away from National Voter Registration Day, which is celebrated on September 17. Voting is regarded as one of our Constitutional rights and obligations as cit...
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The importance of the right places and right people
By JZdVonnd RLacleA 
September 5, 2024
I.CbUOnnCb& Recently I have thought a lot about the importance of places and people in your life. What truly makes or breaks a person - the psychological debate of nature versus nurture. How both natu...
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Reviewing Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis
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Reviewing Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis
By ? r. James Finck, USAD History Professor 
September 5, 2024
In 2016 J.D. Vance released a memoir of his formative years as a member of a hillbilly family just trying to survive. His story was about overcoming obstacles as he eventually made it out of his small...
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Memories of Veteran Burton Kidd
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Memories of Veteran Burton Kidd
November 6, 2025
ELLEN VINSON AND STAFF WRITER LADONNA RHODES In May of this year, Iris Park flew to Italy to visit her son and while she was there she visited the gravesite of her cousin, Burton Kidd, who died during...
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Trunk or Treat had families lining the street
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Trunk or Treat had families lining the street
November 6, 2025
Checotah’s Downtown Trunk or Treat definitely lined the streets of Broadway and Gentry for over three hours. The Checotah Chamber of Commerce event didn’t officially start until 5:30 p.m. but by 4:30 ...
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SNAP benefits cut in half
November 6, 2025
Congress remains closed amid the dispute between Democrats and Republicans in Washington D.C. over health care benefits. Due to the closure, SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Program, came close to clo...
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Local Holiday Events
November 6, 2025
Checotah Methodist Mission Christmas Sale Nov. 4 - Nov. 7 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 419 W. Gentry Ave. Checotah Bealls Anniversary Giveaways A full weekend of giveaways Nov. 7-9 1st 50 Guests will receive $5-$5...
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Honoring Veterans Nov. 11
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Honoring Veterans Nov. 11
November 6, 2025
Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11 for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It has been observed for 71 years and McIntosh...
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