Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, recently held a meeting with multiple state agencies and Southeastern Oklahoma residents to discuss critical water resource issues in Southeastern Oklahoma. The meeting focused on concerns surrounding the environmental and public health impacts of water permits being issued for commercial use in the region, specifically for a poultry farm and a marijuana grow operation.

The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation proudly hosted the 2024 Best Beef Competition on October 19th during the Annual Stockyards Stampede in Stockyards City, Oklahoma City. The Best Beef Competition featured eight teams, each showcasing their own beef, competing for the coveted titles of Best Beef and the People’s Choice Award.

Choctaw Nation Outreach Services will host a fall favorite that offers enjoyment for the whole family. The 2024 Harvest Carnival is a safe and fun-filled seasonal event presented by Choctaw Nation Outreach Services.

The Choctaw Cultural Center will celebrate Halloween early with a variety of seasonal activities designed around a family-friendly evening of fun for all ages. This weekend will play host to the “2024 Halloween Stickball Game and Trunk or Treat.” Expect to see players wearing costumes (but nothing too scary) in these Exhibition Games.

Felony 123 – Fernando Sanchez-Vasquez: Child endangerment by driving under the influence. Misdemeanor 160 – James Garrett Harris: Domestic assault and battery in presence of a minor.

Friday, Oct. 25 Chicken and Dumplings Green Beans Coleslaw Corn Bread Lemon Cupcakes Wednesday, Oct.

The Raymond Gary Lake Association and Friends of Fort Towson are hosting the 2nd Annual Halloween Festival in downtown Fort Towson behind City Hall on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Huge halloween bounce house, halloween games, face painting, food trucks, winners of the decorated pumpkin contest announcement, witches and lots of entertainment! Sponsored by the Morynne Motley Estate.

The evil deeds of a wicked man ensnare him; the cords of his sin hold him fast. He will die for lack of discipline, led astray by his own great folly.

Happy Anniversary to Edward and Vickie Roberts (Oct. 24)! Hugo’s city-wide fall cleanup is scheduled for Oct.

1 Now the gates of Jericho were securely barred because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in.