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  • BYRD IS THE WORD... Coalgate resident and State Treasurer candidate Cindy Byrd was happy to be back in her hometown as she continues down the campaign trail. She is pictured above with local attorney Johnny Sandman, Cindy, her husband Steve Byrd, and her longtime personal friend and campaign consultant Holly Gerard.

    AUDITOR BYRD SHARES TRIBUTE TO GOV. ANOATUBBY

    2 min ago | By News Staff
    Oklahoma State Auditor & Inspector Cindy Byrd today released the following statement on the resignation of Chickasaw Governor, Bill Anoatubby.“Governor Anoatubby’s more than fifty years of public service are a shining example of government leadership at its finest.
  • Senior Kayle Watson represented Tupelo Girls Basketball in the ADA News All-Star Classic hosted by Allen Public School. Kayle scored 5 points in the ballgame. Kayle Watson is pictured above with Coach Dustin Ybarra.

    Senior Kayle Watson

    2 min ago | By News Staff
  • IN THEATERS: APRIL 3, 2026 RUNTIME: 2H 9M

    IN THEATERS: APRIL 3, 2026 RUNTIME: 2H 9M

    3 hours ago | By News Staff
    Cast: Jonathan Blair as George Whitefield; John Paul Sneed as Benjamin Franklin; Russell Dean Schultz as George Washington; Ryan Jameson Hippe as William Seward; Caleb Hughes as Charles Wesley; Carson Burkett as John Wesley; JT Schaeffer as Benny Franklin Bache; Josh Bates as Alexander Hamilton;...
  • OBN Investigation leads to guilty pleas in major drug trafficking case

    OBN Investigation leads to guilty pleas in major drug trafficking case

    3 min ago | By Leslie Gale Bellettiniå
    MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced that eleven co-defendants have pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy and related charges tied to a multi-agency investigation into a southeast Oklahoma drug trafficking organization.
  • Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, left, and Lt. Governor Chris Anoatubby.

    Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby announces retirement

    1 min ago | By News Staff
    Following nearly 40 years as Governor of the Chickasaw Nation and more than 50 years serving the tribe, Governor Bill Anoatubby announced on June 6 that that he will be retiring. His resignation will become effective June 26, 2026, at noon, at which time his son, Lt.

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    Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, left, and Lt. Governor Chris Anoatubby.

    Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby announces retirement

    1 min ago By News Staff
    Following nearly 40 years as Governor of the Chickasaw Nation and more than 50 years serving the tribe, Governor Bill Anoatubby announced on June 6 that that he will be retiring. His resignation will become effective June 26, 2026, at noon, at which time his son, Lt.

    Sports

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    One Pharmacist’s View

    One Pharmacist’s View

    5 hours ago By News Staff
    Getting OlderI spoke (wrote) to a pair of old timers this morning and it reminded me to write a smidgen for this week’s “One Pharmacist’s View.” Chesley (Tiny) Ray, Corky’s younger brother, was the first. Tiny is recovering from a heart procedure and is doing OK — so he says.
    Country Comments

    Country Comments

    6 days ago By News Staff
    Every time I turn on the news it seems they are talking about the price of gasoline. Yet, I see youngsters driving $100,000 pickups and families driving $100,000 cars. When I was a youngster, gas was around .20¢ a gallon. The sad thing is I didn’t have .

    Obituaries

    Edith Arlene Smith Passes Away

    Edith Arlene Smith Passes Away

    3 hours ago By News Staff
    Funeral services for Edith Arlene Smith were held Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Coalgate Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Gage Miller officiating. Burial was in Coalgate Cemetery with Brown’s funeral sErvice of Coalgate in charge of arrangements.Mrs.
    Lincoln Abraham Hayes

    Lincoln Abraham Hayes

    3 hours ago By News Staff
    Lincoln Abraham Hays, age 98, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. Born on January 24, 1928, in Parker, Oklahoma, Lincoln lived a remarkable life filled with adventure, dedication, and love for his family.