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Pushmataha County Courthouse CLOSED to the public

During Monday’s County Commissioner meeting, the County Commissioners made the decision to close the Pushmataha County Courthouse, and other government buildings to the public in hopes to doing their part to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

COVID-19 confirmed in Choctaw County

SITUATION UPDATE: COVID-19

Hard work is paying off for The Pride of Antlers Bearcat Band

The band spent the past week making two trips to Durant to the campus of Southeastern Oklahoma State University to participate in district contests.

County Deputies credited with the fastest apprehension of a fugitive in the history of the 15 Most Wanted Program after the apprehension of Jacob Scott

Pushmataha County Sheriff's deputies received a tip that one of the US Marshals' 15 Most Wanted was hiding in Antlers under a false identity. At 11:00 p.m.

Resolve to read more and reap the benefits

It may be tempting to curl up on the couch and turn on the television to unwind, but research indicates that reading is one of the best workouts for the brain. The World Health Organization says that doctors diagnose nearly 10 million new cases of dementia each year.

ONE IN CUSTODY IN CONNECTION WITH THE APRIL DEATH OF ATOKA MAN

ATOKA, Okla. – The wife of an Atoka man who was shot to death in April 2019 is in custody after an Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) investigation.

Pride of Antlers Receives Superior Rating

Congratulations to The Pride of Antlers Bearcat Band upon receiving a Superior Rating at the OSSAA SE Regional Marching Band Competition! Also, congrats to the Color Guard on their superior rating as well.

Wells honored as a Distinguished Alumni

Rick Wells, an Antlers native, is set to be honored as a Distinguished Alumni at Southeastern State University, October 24-26, 2019.

Fredrick passes away at 96

Former writer of the popular Moyers-Kosoma News, Margaret Frances Frey "Gretchen" Frederick of Moyers, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, in Hugo, at the age of 96 years. Gretchen was born on January 1, 1923, in Kansas City, MO., to the late Richard and Clara (Kreidemann) Frey.

Pam Grammer Named County Health Department Employee of the Year by Oklahoma State Department of Health

In a recent ceremony, Pushmataha County Health Department employee Pam Grammer was presented an award for being Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) County Health Department Employee of the Year for 2018.  Grammer accepted the award from OSDH Interim Commissioner Tom Bates and State Board o