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Why millions don’t believe Trump lost

5 years ago By Frank Miele

The allegations of election fraud that have divided the country in the weeks since Nov. 3, and the dismissal of them by the establishment as “conspiracy theories,” remind me of another November day 57 years ago.

Political polarization stymies second stimulus package...

5 years ago By News Staff

A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled a $908 billion Coronavirus relief proposal on Tuesday as leadership faces growing pressure to cut a deal.

Letter to Editor

5 years ago By News Staff

The Christmas light boat parade at Raymond Gary lake has omitted the word Christmas from their signs and advertising and in each article I’ve read. I’ve always felt like our Christian beliefs here in Southeast Oklahoma were safe but apparently not.

Public Records

5 years ago By News Staff

Felony 094 – Hunter Laramie Bowers: Larceny of auto, aircraft or other motor vehicle. 095 – Matthew Carl Wilson: Larceny of auto, aircraft or other motor vehicle.

Southeastern announces new ‘Loop of Lights’ holiday tradition

5 years ago By News Staff

DURANT –– Southeastern Oklahoma State University is inviting everyone to a new holiday tradition this year –– the “Loop of Lights.’’ Lights and decorations will be displayed around the campus loop from Dec. 1-31, 6-10p.m.

Fort Towson names Honor Roll students

5 years ago By News Staff

Fort Towson School announces first nine weeks honor roll A Honor Roll Gabe Gunter Mie-Lynn Fennell Lyrica Ludy Meadow Anderson Darcee Burton Kylee Gatlin Jaxton McClain Michaela Beshirs Ace Cherry Madison Allen Aiden Blair Graeson Hudson Ty Hudson AJ Brents JJ Goodwin JJ Goodwin Aeson Grimes...

Working in overdrive...

5 years ago By News Staff

Pruett’s Food Store is scheduled to open Dec. 9, so employees and contractors are working in overdrive to get things completed.

Carol Ayers honored as Oklahoma Indian Elder

5 years ago By News Staff

DURANT –– Choctaw Nation tribal member Carol Ayers was among 41 Native American elders virtually recognized at the 12th annual AARP Oklahoma Indian Elder Honors.

Choctaw Nation tribal member and 2020 Oklahoma Indian Elder Honoree Carol Ayers shares her artwork.

Fort Towson to host Christmas at the Fort

5 years ago By News Staff

FORT TOWSON –– Fort Towson Historic Site will host Christmas at the Fort on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. Visitors to the site, which was originally established in 1824, will celebrate the season with a riding tour of the grounds ending at the Sutler’s Store with coffee, cocoa, treats and...

Teen loses life after ATV rollover

5 years ago By News Staff

PUSHMATAHA COUNTY –– A 16-year-old boy, from Denton, Texas, expired at the scene of an ATV accident Friday on County Road E. 1960, approximately one-and-a-half miles east and one mile south of Sobol, Okla.