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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

GOVERNOR KEVIN STITT RENEWS EXECUTIVE ORDERS

OKC— Governor Kevin Stitt issued Executive Order 2019-07, which details Executive Orders from previous administrations that he is renewing. The following Executive Orders shall remain in full force and effect:
 

30 Guns - 30 Days

The Pushmataha County Fair Board is currently selling chances on 30 guns in hopes that the funds raised will allow them to air condition the fair building.

Gov. Stitt signs Constitutional Carry into Law

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 2597 yesterday to establish Constitutional Carry in the state. The law goes into effect on Nov. 1st.

Phil says EARLY SPRING

Preparations for Groundhog Day 2019 began back on Feb. 3, 2018 — right after Punxsutawney Phil issued his forecast of six more weeks of winter for that year.