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Sarah Rector: Richest Black Girl In American History
In 1913 an allotment of Oklahoma land made 11-year old Sarah Rector rich! This serendipity came from the ‘Dawes Allotment Act” of 1887. Natives and their descendents were entitled to land allotments under the Treaty of 1866 made by the United States with the “Five Civilized Tribes” of the Oklahoma Territory.
Medical Examiner's Office release probable cause of death of Muskogee teacher
MUSKOGEE, Okla. — The Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner released the probable cause of death of 46-year-old Muskogee teacher Amanda Harms who was found dead in January after being reported missing.
Local Film Producer Creates Animated Series, 'Ameka And Her Magical Crown'
Dr. Tamecca Rogers is a local film producer whose latest project will be screening this weekend at the Bare Bones International Film Festival in Muskogee. "Ameka and Her Magical Crown" is an animated series. The story centers around a young girl named Ameka as she discovers the power of embracing her true beauty and diversity.
Cherokee Artist Kindra Swafford Showcased in Cherokee Cultural Pathway
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Art connects with community and nature in the newest installation at the Cherokee Cultural Pathway in downtown Tahlequah. “Kindra Swafford: Journey Through the Woods” is now open to the public and runs through Oct. 13. The public art display features 13 large-scale reproductions of Swafford’s...
Grove’s Malone Overcomes Tough Conditions to Win Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Fort Gibson Lake
WAGONER, Okla. (April 29, 2024) – Boater Levi Malone of Grove, Oklahoma, caught four bass weighing 14 pounds, 9 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Fort Gibson Lake. The tournament was the third event of the season for the BFL Okie Division. Malone earned $3,889 for his victory.
Area students participate in state spelling bee
Stigler, Keota, McCurtain, Quinton and Porum had a combined 12 students compete in the Eastern Oklahoma State Spelling Bee on April 26. The event was conducted at the Boulevard Christian Church in Muskogee. The spelling bee had 190 students participate. Area participants included:. Stigler - Carter Parsons and Thiago Mendez.
Locally heavy rain will bring a flash flood threat through Wednesday morning
TULSA, Okla. — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Creek, Nowata, Osage, Pawnee, Rogers, Tulsa, Wagoner and Washington County in OK until 12:00am. **FLOOD WATCH for Pawnee, Osage, Washington, Nowata, Craig, Ottawa, Chautauqua (KS), and Montgomery (KS) through Wednesday morning**. Showers and thunderstorms will increase in coverage tonight over northwest parts...
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services IHS Director Tso visits Cherokee Nation for ‘Care Week’
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — On Thursday, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Indian Health Service Director Roselyn Tso visited the Cherokee Nation as part of ‘Care Week’ and met with Cherokee Nation Administration and Council. The visit included a tour of the new soon-to-be-opened Kenwood Head...
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