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12/27/2024

Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken is a simple yet flavorful dish that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum taste. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want a fuss-free meal that the whole family will love. The chicken slowly simmers in a mix of salsa, spices, and a hint of lime, ab...

12/27/2024

By Keaton Ross/Oklahoma Watch Oklahoma’s death row is dwindling with each ex*****on. No state court has imposed a death sentence since May 13, 2022, when a Tulsa County judge followed a jury’s recommendation and sentenced David Ware to death for the murder of Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson. Sin...

12/27/2024

By Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready Many families have experienced the loss of a loved one only to discover later that a life insurance policy existed tucked away in old files, forgotten about or just unknown to the beneficiaries. Life insurance provides a financial lifeline during thos...

12/27/2024

OKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 23, 2024) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office has awarded grant funding totaling $18 million to provide support for every county sheriff’s office in Oklahoma through a new program created by the state Legislature this year to enhance law enforcement services. Grant...

12/27/2024

Today, the U.S. National Science Foundation awarded CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service (SFS) grants to four academic institutions in an investment of nearly $15 million toward training the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and strengthening the cybersecurity workforce at government or...

12/27/2024

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The Great American Conference announced the men’s basketball players of the week for the seventh week of the 2024-25 season. Northwestern Oklahoma State’s Camron McDowell and Kabeya Tshibangu captured the Offensive and Defensive honors following two conference wins. ...

12/27/2024

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The Great American Conference announced the men’s basketball players of the week for the seventh week of the 2024-25 season. Ouachita Baptist’s Madeleine Tipton won the Offensive Player of the Week honor and Northwestern Oklahoma State’s Payton Jones claimed the Defensiv...

12/27/2024

2025-Brand New Year I hope that everyone gets a good start for 2025. Ya know, Black-eyed peas and Hawgjowl, greens and Cornbread, it’s traditional here anyway. And made resolutions that ya can keep past the 2nd, at least. I gave up two easy ones- to give up gamblin’ and eating Yak meat. I am loo...

12/27/2024

Graveside Service for Luana Gilstrap, 67, of Poteau, Oklahoma, will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, Oklahoma, with Cory Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, Oklah...

12/27/2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tonya K. Shonebarger, 51, of Spiro, Oklahoma. Tonya departed this life on December 15, 2024, in Spiro, surrounded by the love of her family. A memorial service celebrating Tonya’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 30, 2024, ...

12/27/2024

View Garlin H. Marshall's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

12/25/2024

12/25/2024

View Dennis Lee Scott's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

12/24/2024

View Donald Lee Akers's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

12/24/2024

Look who was in this month's Baptist Messenger?LeFlore Baptist Association is blessed all year 'round by Pastor Brad Hill and his wife Kristi, and his daughter and son-in-law, Shelbey and Chad. God is using them in wonderful ways at Monroe First Baptist Church.:)

12/24/2024

View Margaret Ann Bernhard's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

12/24/2024

OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, House Speaker-Elect Kyle Hilbert announced the following appointments to committees for the 60th Legislature: Appropriations and Budget Committee: Chair – Rep. Trey Caldwell, R-Faxon; Vice Chair - Rep. John Kane, R-Bartlesville Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami Rep. Brad Boles, ...

12/24/2024

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Oklahoma men's basketball freshman guard Jeremiah Fears was named Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week for his performances against then-No. 24/21 Michigan and Central Arkansas. Against the Wolverines, Fears scored a season-high 30 points on 8-for-12 shooting, burying th...