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OHP: Oklahoma man dead after heavy machinery pinned him along Atoka County road

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OHP: Oklahoma man dead after heavy machinery pinned him along Atoka County road

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The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported a 41-year-old Coleman man died Sunday evening after being pinned by heavy machinery along an Atoka County road.Read Article

Reba McEntire Emotionally Recalls How Dolly Parton Helped Her After Losing Entire Band In 1991 Plane Crash

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Reba McEntire Emotionally Recalls How Dolly Parton Helped Her After Losing Entire Band In 1991 Plane Crash

Reba McEntire Shared A Story Of Dolly Parton’s Extreme Kindness If you’ve been a devoted country music fan for a while, you’ve likely heard the heartbreaking story of how Reba McEntire lost all her band members in a tragic plane crash. On March 16, 1991, at 2 AM, Reba received a call in her hotel […]Read Article

DeWitt Commissioners Approve Agreements

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DeWitt Commissioners Approve Agreements

Agreements were approved at the DeWitt County Commissioners Court meeting on June 9. The first item approved was extending the economic development agreement between the Cuero Livestock Show Inc.See the Story

ODVA Service Officer Visits End

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Elko County Cattlewoman of the year 2025 – Patsy Tomera

By Sabrina Reed Submitted Story Patsy Tomera attended her first Cattlewomens meeting in October of 1983 and has been a supporter since. Patsy is the embodiment of the American dream. Born in Lane, Oklahoma. She grew up with three sisters and a brother. She graduated in eighth grade from Lane with Carolyn Thompson, Maxine Coben and five boys. She loved vacation bible school and singing in church. She and her siblings spent their youth in the rur…Atoka, Oklahoma · Atoka Read Article

OSBI: Atoka County suspect said he wanted to shoot, kill officers

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ATOKA COUNTY, Okla. (KTEN) — It's now been one week since 19-year-old Jason New allegedly drove a stolen car through Atoka County.Atoka, Oklahoma · Atoka Read Article

Sand Flies and Rain Falls at Heartland Nationals

Racers and fans braved mud, rain, and roaring engines at this year’s Heartland Nationals, where three days of sand drag racing delivered edge-of-your-seat action despite Mother Nature’s attempts to steal the show. Persistent rain showers caused delays throughout the weekend, but the grit and determination of competitors shined through, along with clouds of sand from the track. Friday’s Fierce Kickoff Though the weekend opened under gray skies, t…Nature · Atoka Read Article

Jefferson Highway Bus Tour to Highlight Southern Oklahoma’s Historic Route

Enthusiasts of Oklahoma history and scenic routes are invited to join the Jefferson Highway Bus Tour on Thursday, June 5, 2025, an all-day excursion tracing a segment of the historic Jefferson Highway from McAlester to Durant and back, with stops in several southern Oklahoma communities. The tour bus will depart from the Hampton Inn and Suites in McAlester promptly at 8:00 AM, heading south to Durant. The itinerary promises a full day of explora…Atoka, Oklahoma · Atoka Read Article

Contraband Leads to Additional Charge for Driver

On May 13, 2025, a man was arrested in Atoka for driving with a withdrawn license and possession of marijuana, with an additional charge for attempting to bring contraband into the jail. According to a police report, at approximately 9:09 PM, Sergeant Cody Poe observed a white SUV traveling north on US 69 near Jones Rd. with an unilluminated license plate. Upon making contact with the driver, identified as Elijah Woods, Sergeant Poe detected the…Marijuana · Atoka Read Article

Stringtown to Host Town Hall Meeting on Highway Safety

The Town of Stringtown is inviting community members to a Town Hall Meeting focused on highway safety, seeking public input to address and reduce fatal accidents on local roadways. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Stringtown School Gym, located at 103 Tiger Dr., Stringtown. The event will serve as a forum for residents to voice their concerns, provide ideas, and offer respectful input on the critical issue …Atoka, Oklahoma · Atoka Read Article

Arkansas Wildlife Weekly Fishing Report • Arkansas Game & Fish Commission

May 29, 2025 Jim Harris Managing Editor Arkansas Wildlife Magazine Chris Marino of Memphis got a response on his first cast of the day while fishing the Little Red River with guide Mike Winkler, and it was this nice brown trout on the other end of his line. Marino was on a half-day guide trip launching with Winkler from the Lobo Landing Access. Winkler said the water on the Little Red had been off-color last week but was fishable. Marino was usi…Atoka, Oklahoma · Atoka See the Story

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