• Chahta Nowvt Aya: The journey of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma comes to life with new Choctaw Cultural Center The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Cultural Center, which tells the 14,000-yearhistory of the Chahta people and represents more than a decade of research and work in creating the space, officially opened to the public recently with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton and attended by members of the Choctaw Nation tribal council. Located on the prairie land of southeastern Oklahoma in Durant, the Choctaw Cultural Center features rich interactive and immersive exhibitions and engaging programs and activities that highlight the Nation’s treasured history and culture, and serves as a place to gather, learn, and preserve the Choctaw spirit and way of life.

SEQUOYAH COUNTY –– A felony arrest warrant is filed in Sequoyah County District Court for 27-year-old Lee King, the suspect in a double shooting in Sequoyah County. King is facing two charges of shooting with intent to kill and one charge of maiming in relation to the shooting of two good samaritans. Bond has been denied.

IRIS GARDEN CLUB YARD of the Month is Dennis and Debbie Eagleberger at 602 E. Duke. The beautiful yard features many roses, hibiscus and petunias. Pictured with the winners are club members Tavanna Brown, Vickie Watson, Sammye Thacker and Harolynn Wofford.

BOSWELL — Boswell’s business footprint is growing and expanding, bringing not only new business to the community, but increasing local sales tax as well. One of the most recent new businesses in Boswell is HOG, House of Guns, opened and owned by the John Kerr family.