Reporters Committee launches Local Legal Initiative to expand legal support for local investigative and enterprise journalism

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November 18, 2020

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press announced Nov. 10 the launch of the Oklahoma Local Legal Initiative, an ambitious program that expands legal support for local news and is already underway in Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Oregon and Colorado.

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Roadway named after late Oklahoma country music star

By BARBARA HOBEROCK OKLAHOMA VOICE

March 17, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma lawmakers are giving late country music star Toby Keith a final red Solo cup toast in honor of his lifelong contributions to Oklahoma and beyond. The Senate on February 26 pas...

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VA appoints new director for System of the Ozarks

March 17, 2026

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Martha Smith as the new Medical Center Director of the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO). She will ov...

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Chief, Deputy Chief sign legislation to set aside opioid settlement funds

For reentry transitional housing

March 17, 2026

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner on March 3 added an amendment to the tribe’s Public Health and Wellness Fund Act that sets aside $6.5 million in new opio...

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Library Offers Week of Spring Break Activities

March 17, 2026

Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library is offering a week of activities for kids and families. All week kids can drop by to design buttons to show school spirit or their own creativity. People Inc. will offer...

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Teens may have to prove they’re literate before receiving Oklahoma driver’s license

By EMMA MURPHY OKLAHOMA VOICE

March 17, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY — Teen drivers could be required to meet certain literacy requirements under two bills proposed by Oklahoma lawmakers. House Bill 4153 and Senate Bill 1538 would each require minors to m...

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Deadline nears to request absentee ballot for April 7 election

Deadline for requesting an absentee ballot is 5 p.m. March 23

March 17, 2026

Voters in Sequoyah County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the April 7 Board of Education general election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Ruby Brunk says. Absentee ballo...

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Hamilton bill to prohibit underage marriage clears judiciary committee

March 17, 2026

The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved legislation by Senator Warren Hamilton, RMcCurtain, to prohibit marriage under the age of 18 in the State of Oklahoma. Senate Bill 504 eliminates cu...

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Gans basketball players make All-Riverside Conference Teams

By DAVID SEELEY Sports Editor

March 17, 2026

Several Gans players were named to the All-Riverside Conference Basketball Teams, which were announced last week. Gans Lady Grizzlies Nora Barnes and Skilynn Bird were named to the all-conference girl...

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Muldrow baseball team loses games to Sallisaw, Siloam Springs

By DAVID SEELEY Sports Editor

March 17, 2026

It was a rough week last week for the Muldrow Bulldogs baseball team as they lost all three of their games, losing 9-0 to District 4A-8 foe and county rival Sallisaw on March 9 at Sallisaw High School...

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Local golfers among top 10 medalists at Muldrow Boys Invitational

By DAVID SEELEY Sports Editor

March 17, 2026

WISTER — Two local golfers were among the top 10 medalists at the Muldrow Boys Invitational, which took place Thursday at Wolf Mountain Country Club. Roland’s Brady Edmondson and Kylan White tied for ...

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Muldrow Football Golf Scramble slated May 16

March 17, 2026

The fourth annual Muldrow High School Football Golf Scramble will begin at with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. May 16 at River Valley Golf Course in Alma, Ark. The entry fee for a four-player team is $300 ...