Obituaries
April 3, 2025
DEATH NOTICES

71, received his rest on Friday morning, March 28, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be at The People’s Chapel of Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc., Muskogee on Friday, April 11, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Tribute for Warrior will commence on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2 p.m. in the Checotah Performing Arts Center. The Christian Committal will immediately follow the services in the Warrior Cemetery in Checotah, OK.

Jesus took center stage this Easter
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Jesus took center stage this Easter
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 24, 2025
During a time when the world seems more lost than ever, Jesus showed up center stage as individuals near and far declared His glory this Easter weekend. One local church here in McIntosh County, Light...
Abandoned on Easter Day
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Abandoned on Easter Day
By Staff Reports 
April 24, 2025
Abandonment is becoming a huge problem in McIntosh County and if stricter laws aren’t enforced and money can’t be found for animal control within the city and within the county, residents are looking ...
Mystery surrounds the man who went missing
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Mystery surrounds the man who went missing
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
April 24, 2025
Memorial service Saturday A memorial service for Zachary Paul Smith Sr., 49, of Sand Springs will be held Saturday at Reach Church. Smith left Sand Springs on Dec. 8, 2024, and his skeletal remains we...
Oklahoma City Bombing
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Oklahoma City Bombing
April 24, 2025
On the morning of April 19, 1995, an ex-Army soldier and security guard named Timothy McVeigh parked a rented Ryder truck in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. H...
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Statement on the passing of Pope Francis
By MOST REV. PAUL S. COAKLEY ARCHBISHOP OF OKLAHOMA CITY APRIL 21, 2025 
April 24, 2025
We are saddened this Easter Monday to learn of the passing of Pope Francis, who has been called home to the Father’s house. This ecclesial moment of-fers us the opportunity to consider the work of God...
Local farmers remember Black Sunday
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Local farmers remember Black Sunday
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 24, 2025
On Monday, April 14, Senate Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton led a resolution commemorating the 90th anniversary of Black Sunday and reminded Oklahomans of the continuing need to protect and conserve our soi...
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City council members sworn in
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 24, 2025
Prior to the General City Council meeting on April 14, two re-elected city councilmen, Ronnie Brinsfield with Ward 4 and Tony Fields with Ward 2 were sworn into office by Mayor Daniel Tarkington. Fiel...
Still missing
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Still missing
April 24, 2025
Peggy Mcguire, now about 37, was last seen in Eufaula on Nov. 16, 2015. Race: White/American Indian Ethnicity: Caucasian/Alaska Native Gender: Female Hair: Blond/Strawberry Eyes: Blue Height: 5’10” We...
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Missing Persons Day Saturday
April 24, 2025
EDMOND - The Missing in Oklahoma (MiOK) day will be held on Saturday, April 26, at the University of Central Oklahoma Forensic Science Institute. Families of missing persons are encouraged to attend. ...
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