Christmas programs

Billie said, “I remember when I was little and we were living in Vian. We would all (All being Billie and her three older sisters, those pretty little Martin girls) go the Baptist Church on Christmas Eve. There would be a big Christmas Tree in the front of the church surrounded by a sea of Just festive brown paper sacks+. There Thinkin' would be a Christmas program, Hal McBride Christmas carols and then each one SPECIAL

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Threat against Moffett School prompts multi-agency investigation

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

February 19, 2026

A social media threat targeting Moffett Public School prompted a swift, multi-agency investigation Wednesday evening and led school officials to cancel classes on Thursday as a precaution. According t...

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Armed domestic prompts closure of highway

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

February 19, 2026

A domestic disturbance involving a firearm led to a temporary shutdown of a portion of U.S. Highway 64 between Vian and Gore on Tuesday evening. According to dispatch reports from Oklahoma Highway Pat...

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Warrant issued for man accused of helping dump victim’s body

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

February 19, 2026

An arrest warrant has been issued for Nathan O. Curtis, 48, of Muldrow, who has been charged with accessory to murder in the first degree in connection with the death of Derek Marshall, whose body was...

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Women injured after alleged assault, kidnapping

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

February 19, 2026

Two women reportedly escaped an alleged assault and possible kidnapping attempt on January 27, after jumping from a pickup and running to nearby workers for help, according to an affidavit filed by th...

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American flag agreements sought for veterans

February 19, 2026

For many years, members of the American Legion Carnie Welch Post 27 have taken care of American flags they’ve placed at veteran gravesites for which they have agreements. But the members would like to...

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Laine Forrest

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

February 19, 2026

At just 23 years old, Laine Forrest has already found what many spend a lifetime searching for — meaningful work that blends passion with purpose. Since October 2025, Forrest has served as print lead ...