Oktaha News

The financial services firm Edward Jones was named the No. 2 full-service brokerage firm in the August edition of SmartMoney magazine, according to Sheri Barton, a financial adviser in Muskogee.

Training will be offered this month to help abused and/or neglected children in Adair and Cherokee counties More than 500 were found in Adair and Cherokee County District Courts and Cherokee Nation Tribal Court ...

After weeks of dealing with high winds and thunderstorms, KOSU, public radio station, is back on the air in northeastern Oklahoma.

David Gerard's June 8 column about Fox News was right on target. "Fair and balanced," "We report, you decide," Fox is basically the video version of Hate Radio.

The Muskogee Parks and Recreation director's latest idea for a new project at Love-Hatbox could be profitable, as well as provide another outlet for fun.

The Muskogee Medical Center Authority board of trustees took the following actions Tuesday: * Approved minutes: regular meeting May 27.

CHECOTAH HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1958 REUNION, June 27, First Baptist Fellowship Hall.

During its regular meeting Monday, the Muskogee County Board of Commissioners: * Convened a public hearing to consider application for 2008 community development block grant for capital improvement program for ...

Strong thunderstorms moved across the state overnight, causing widespread power outages.

Fourteen area high school graduates, including eight from Sequoyah High School, received Gates Millennium Scholarships through the American Indian Graduate Center.

Kent Stacy of Oktaha FFA exhibited the Bronze Medallion Market Wether Goat with his 93-pound Meat Goat during the 2008 Oklahoma Youth Expo recently at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.

One person was confirmed dead after a collision between a car and a tractor-trailer rig about 7:42 p.m. Tuesday, said Rebecca Smith, spokesperson for Muskogee County EMS.

Top students at Oktaha High School were honored during graduation ceremonies at 7 p.m. May 17 in the high school gymnasium.

BLUE DOME ARTS FESTIVAL , noon to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Blue Dome District, First and Second streets at Elgin and Detroit, Tulsa.

Challis McDonald of McAlester was the Top Female Senior, and Jakob Prill of Tulsa was named the Top Male Senior at Northeastern State University recently during the 2008 Jack Kaufman Outstanding Senior Awards.

“I'm sad to go and happy to go. I am scared and excited at the same time.”

Bill Foreman became a city employee 39 years ago and was vehicle maintenance supervisor at the Muskogee Police Department since 1977 - until today. via Muskogee Phoenix

Ben Franklin Science Academy 6th, 7th and 8th grade knights have planned a celebration for all the hard work they have done this year in service projects. via Muskogee Phoenix

“I'm disappointed, but I'm not ashamed of my record”

John Tyler Hammons, a 19-year-old college freshman, made mayoral history Tuesday night after handily defeating a three-time former mayor. via TulsaWorld.com - Local

Muskogee voters will begin casting ballots today in the municipal runoff election that features the mayoral and two ward contests. via Muskogee Phoenix

PM UPDATE : Parenting training available Tuesday A free "Pause for Parenting" hour will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the conference room at the Muskogee Public Library. via Muskogee Phoenix