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More than 4,000 Cherokee elders in Oklahoma to qualify for utility aid rising from $400 to $600

More than 4,000 Cherokee elders in Oklahoma will qualify for utility assistance as the Cherokee Nation expands a program to ease household costs for those living on fixed incomes. The increase raises assistance from $400 to $600, providing additional relief as everyday expenses remain high, 2 News Oklahoma reported. Here's...

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Picher, Oklahoma incorporated in 1918 as a mining town whose ore made bullets in both world wars; a buyout that cost about $46 million emptied it, and the town was dis-incorporated in 2009

Children once sledded down mountains of mining waste in a town that supplied metal for two wars, until the ground beneath it gave way and residents were bought out.

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Joplin tenants ordered to vacate Zahn Apartments by Nov. 30

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Cherokee Nation Tribal officials announce $2 million elder assistance

The Cherokee Nation announced plans to expand the Elders in Need program, which includes a $2 million annual investment to increase benefits for on-reservation elders over 60 and grow participation from 1,400 to 4,200 individuals.

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Public comment sessions held for high-voltage transmission line project in Green Country

OKLAHOMA — People in northeastern Oklahoma can weigh in on a proposed high-voltage transmission line project that would stretch about 100 miles through Green Country. The project, called the Northeast Oklahoma Transmission Enhancement Project, is being proposed by AEP, which is PSO's parent company. It is divided into two section, west and east, and would cross Washington, Nowata, Craig and Ottawa Counties.

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Cherokee Nation Announces Leadership Changes

TAHLEQUAH, OK – Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced several leadership changes as he enters the final eight months of his second term. “Term limits mean my time as Principal Chief comes to an end next August,” said Chief Hoskin. “But, the Hoskin/Warner Administration has only one speed and that is full speed. We need all hands on deck. These leadership moves help position us to finish strong on behalf of the Cherokee people.”

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Cherokee Nation explores new housing opportunities for Veterans

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Cherokee Nation announced a new work group to study and suggest more housing options for Cherokee Veterans during its 2026 Cherokee Nation Veterans Summits. The summits, held in Vinita and Roland, brought Veterans, their families, tribal program leaders, and more together in an effort to...

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Cherokee Nation election season kicks off in December

TAHLEQUAH – The Cherokee Nation’s 2027 election cycle begins in early December when candidate filing packets become available and donations can be used in campaigns. While the official candidate filing period isn’t until Feb. 1-4, 2027, hopefuls can begin picking up their required packets beginning Dec. 4 at the Election Commission office, 17763 S. Muskogee Ave., in Tahlequah.

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Inola Smelter opponents react to Mazzei’s win, want answers after election suggests project support

INOLA, OK - The fight over a proposed aluminum smelter in Inola is not over, even after the candidate who publicly supported the project won Oklahoma’s governor’s race. Casey Jones, executive director of the Grassroots Coalition, and Christine Roan, founder of Protect Inola, have spent months organizing residents and pushing for more information about the proposed facility.

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Historic Marker for the First Courthouse in Benton County: Bentonville, AR

Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the historic marker for the site of the first courthouse in Benton County, Arkansas. Let’s get started!. “The first courthouse in Benton County, built of hewed logs was erected on this site (at Bentonville) in 1837, the year after the county was created. It was named for Thomas Benton.”

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Oklahoma AG seeks court-ordered discovery on Inola smelter’s owners, funding and ties

ROGERS COUNTY, Okla. — Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is attempting to learn more about the two companies behind the proposed smelter in Inola. Drummond filed a discovery motion in Rogers County on November 9. If approved, Century Aluminum Company and Aluminum Oklahoma would have to provide the following information:

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Cherokee Council endorses Chief Hoskin’s Inola smelter stance, honors veterans at monthly meeting

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — At the Council of the Cherokee Nation November meeting, an Army veteran was honored, and the council approved a resolution endorsing Chief Hoskin on the Inola Smelter. The Council unanimously passed a resolution encouraging public and private entities to consult with all tribal nations potentially affected...

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PSO breaks ground for new natural gas generating project

Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) on Monday broke ground on a new natural gas generating project at Northeastern Energy Campus to strengthen reliability, support Oklahoma’s growing energy needs, and continue the evolution of a Rogers County power plant that has served Oklahoma customers for. generations. Northeastern Units 5...

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This Underrated Missouri City Is Where Gen Z Can Actually Afford Their First Dream Home

Nobody hands you a map to the good life anymore, but if they did, there’s a solid chance it would have a pin dropped right on Joplin, Missouri. This city in the southwest corner of the state has quietly become one of the most compelling places in America for Gen Z buyers who are done watching their homeownership dreams get priced out of existence.

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Joplin school leaders question Missouri's new A-F grades ahead of December release

JOPLIN, Mo. – Joplin Public Schools leaders say Missouri's new A-F school grades, created under an executive order Gov. Mike Kehoe signed in January 2026, will not give parents and residents the full picture of how schools perform. The state plans to release the grades in December based on the 2024-2025 school year.

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Academic evaluation pending for Joplin schools

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How two Joplin veterans found love at Whiteman AFB

For some with a background in military service, Veterans' Day can be a family affair. Often, there are dads, brothers, grandparents and uncles who served. And for two local veterans - it was also where they met the love of their life.

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