Humphrey sends whistleblower report, recommendations to Governor
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, recently submitted to the governor a review of a House Criminal Justice and Corrections Committee Hearing held July 24, 2023.
Trace your roots at Fort Towson Historic Site
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• Fort Towson Historic Site to host come-and-go genealogy and research workshop FORT TOWSON –– The Fort Towson Historic Site will host a genealogy and research workshop on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 1-3 p.m.
Boswell man arrested after contraband drop
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• Purchasing receipt left in the bag CHOCTAW COUNTY –– A Boswell, Okla., man was arrested in early August after law enforcement was notified of a possible contraband drop at the Howard Mcleod Correction Center. According to official reports from ODOC resident agent in charge Keith Hawkins, Joe Clay Harris, 38, allegedly dropped a package containing 982 grams of dry tobacco, four lighters, five books of rolling paper and one receipt from the Choctaw Travel Plaza in Boswell.
Pierce sentenced for second degree murder
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MUSKOGEE –– The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Jeffrey Lyn Pierce, age 74, of Hugo, Okla., was sentenced to 327 months in prison for one count of murder in the second degree in Indian Country.
Above: Fort Towson 4-H members at 4-H Camp.
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Homecoming 4-H: Taylor Vandever, Paula Lewis, Stanten Broadrick, Ely Burris, Danielle Brents, Addison Green and Rachael Greer..
Southeastern announces launch of six new online degree programs for Fall II term
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DURANT –– Southeastern Oklahoma State University has announced the launch of six new degree programs, which will be available in the Fall II term. Of the six new degree programs, three are undergraduate degrees and three are graduate degrees.
Dance can help people with Parkinson’s disease
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We have entered a dance class. Dancers, some seated, some standing, try out newly-learned moves with their partners. Lively rhythmic music invites the class to experiment with the new movements –– and we had laughter –– this is serious fun.
Choctaw County EMS Director Springfield speaks at State Capitol
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Dr. Randy L. Springfield, Executive Director of the Choctaw County Ambulance Authority was asked by USDA Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn to be the guest speaker at the Oklahoma State Capitol representing Rural EMS agencies in the State of Oklahoma who received USDA grants to improve their agencies and communities. Dr. Springfield spoke to Oklahoma lawmakers, guests and press on the importance of USDA grants and how the funds help rural EMS agencies throughout the state, including Choctaw County, to better serve the communities and all Oklahomans.
