The GOP is ready to force Democrats into another tough and divisive vote on immigration, just a week after Congress passed the Laken Riley Act. Sen.

Area citizens wishing to file for declarations of candidacy for the April 1 municipal general elections can do so Feb. 3-5 at the Choctaw County Election office, located on the first floor of the courthouse. For more information, call 580.326.5164.

President Donald Trump will sign executive orders removing diversity, equity, and inclusion from the military and reinstating thousands of troops who were kicked out for refusing COVID vaccines during the pandemic, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday. Hegseth, a former Fox News personality and decorated veteran, last week secured enough votes to become the next defense secretary, a major victory for Trump after fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans to his controversial nominee.

Jordan Holman of Hugo, Okla., has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The Dean’s List recognized nearly 1,315 students with superior academic performances at the end of the semester.

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The Southeast Oklahoma Library System (SEOLS) is thrilled to announce the launch of its new free magazine, Beyond Words, set to debut in January 2025. This fresh, new publication is packed with library news, programs, and events that matter to YOU. Get ready to stay in the know and dive into the heart of what’s happening at your local library!

The State Election Board completed its routine, statutorily-mandated, biennial voter list maintenance on Friday, Jan. 17 and Tuesday, Jan. 21. The process removed 129,680 inactive voter registrations and 2,242 duplicate voter registrations from Oklahoma’s voter rolls.

Chahta Rewards members are earning up to 10 cents off every gallon of gas purchased at Choctaw Travel Plazas, Country Markets and The Mercantile at Choctaw Landing after a new update to the loyalty program kicked off in early January.