May 24, 2020

One person killed in Cartwright in single-vehicle accident

CARTWRIGHT – One person was killed on Friday night in a single-vehicle accident. The name of the driver has not yet been released pending notification of […]
May 24, 2020

Pedestrian hit in Cartwright while lying in road

CARTWRIGHT – A Dallas woman was injured after being hit by a truck on Saturday night in Cartwright. Laporsha Perry, 28, was lying in the middle […]
May 22, 2020

Unborn Person Wrongful Death Act signed into law

Release OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation was signed into law Thursday to hold physicians who perform fraudulent abortions solely liable for the wrongful death.  Senate Bill 1728, […]
May 22, 2020

Southeastern to resume face-to-face classes in the fall; limited staff returning to campus June 1

SE Communications DURANT – Southeastern Oklahoma State University employees will start returning to campus on June 1 as part of a phased in approach during the […]
May 22, 2020

Letter to the community from the AllianceHealth Durant CEO

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it crystal clear just how much communities rely on their local hospitals and also how much we rely on you. During […]
May 22, 2020

OSSAA board votes for summertime as usual

By Joey McWilliams OKLAHOMA CITY – In a 7-6 vote, the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association board voted against continuing with the association’s plans to continue […]
May 21, 2020

Choctaw Chief Gary Batton to be inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame

Choctaw Nation Michelle Weaver DURANT – The Oklahoma Hall of Fame announced Thursday that Chief Gary Batton, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, is among the 2020 […]
May 21, 2020

Choctaw Travel Plaza launches new rewards program

Choctaw Nation Michelle Weaver DURANT – Choctaw Travel Plazas is proud to announce Chahta Rewards, its first ever loyalty program. With 17 Choctaw Travel Plaza locations located […]
May 19, 2020

Choctaw Casinos & Resorts announce plans to re-open with new heightened safety and health measures

Choctaw Nation Michelle Weaver DURANT – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma announced last week all Choctaw casino locations plan to resume operations on June 1 with increased […]