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Local Softball Player Signs with OBU
Former Vian Lady Wolverines softball player and current Eastern Oklahoma State College Lady Mountaineer Greenlee Wells, seated center, signs a letter of intent with Oklahoma Baptist University in a signing ceremony Friday afternoon at EOSC in Wilburton Sharing the moment are, sister Maisie Wells, left, holding her phone while on Facetime with older brother Tyrus, mother Amy Wells, right, and father Rob. Maisie signed with EOSC last month to follow in her older sister’s footsteps.
Taste of Talihina: Exploring the 3 Diners That Define the Town
In this article, we will explore three delightful diners located in Talihina. Have you had the chance to visit any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below!
Panola Ponies basketball team edges out Lufkin Roadrunners 51-50 in tight game
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - It would be in Lufkin where the Roadrunners would meet up with the Panola Ponies. Angelina had trouble with their shooting game all night and Panola took advantage of that to edge out their opponents. Ponies Jonah Hinton with the nice floater to fall, and Jayden...
Kiamichi Tech employees receive ACTE awards at national conference
WILBURTON, Okla. – Employees at Kiamichi Tech recently received national awards and recognition at the Association of Career and Technical Education’s (ACTE) annual VISION conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Kiamichi Tech is honored to announce these outstanding employees:. Lauren Wren received the 2023 PACE Outstanding Training Activity award for...
Today the gas price is close to $3.15 in Smithville as of 2023-12-06. Find the available station near you.
Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Wednesday is $3.216, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.
Clayton Middle Holds Color Games To Celebrate Fundraising Efforts
CLAYTON – For the third consecutive year, Clayton Middle held its Color Games on November 30, wrapping up the school’s two week fundraising efforts in partnership with APEX Leadership Co. Student leaders were chosen to help kick off the fundraiser with a pep rally that included games, color...
Center Receives Donation from Masons
Lodge #13 recently donated $2000 to help families living with disabilities in eastern Oklahoma. Each lodge donated $1000 thanks to a match from the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma. Funds raised will help with the Sensitive Santa. program held by the Pervasive Parenting Center. During a regular meeting Dec. 5,...
Suspected East Oklahoma drug conspiracy ring indicted after investigation involving over a dozen agencies
LE FLORE COUNTY, Okla. — On Nov. 13, 2023, a federal grand jury for the Eastern District of Oklahoma voted to indict thirteen people, most from Le Flore County Oklahoma, with charges accusing them of conspiring to sell meth and fentanyl. The defendants:. Heath Taylor, age 44, of McAlester.
Choctaw Nation finishes $8.5 Million clinic updates
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma cut the ribbon on an $8.5 million project to increase space and update the Choctaw Nation Health Care Center’s Residency and Specialty Clinics. The project expanded the Residency Clinic to include 10 additional exam rooms and four new treatment rooms. The Specialty Clinic was remodeled, and more workspace added.
Our People: Ian Leybas Talks Tribal Affairs, Adversity and Fishing
Ian (pronounced Eye-an) Leybas was born at the Choctaw Nation Healthcare Center in Talihina, Oklahoma. His father was Native American, and while he grew up not knowing his father, Leybas is a citizen... "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore...
Sensitive Santa is coming to area towns
Monday, November 27, 2023 - For some families with children on the autism spectrum, or with other sensory problems, the holiday season can be overwhelming. The long lines at stores to get a short amount of time with Santa, which may or may not work out, can be frustrating for a child with autism and the families.