The Lebanon Reporter · Hartshorne, OK
HARTSHORNE – Hooligans Wrestling Academy in Hartshorne now has a new home that pays homage to Oklahoma’s most iconic wrestling family – the Lee Roy and Madalene Smith Wrestling Facility.
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McAlester News-Capital · McAlester, OK
Nearby: McAlester, OKDeath row inmate James Dwight Pavatt is scheduled for execution this morning at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester.
The Atoka County Times · Stringtown, OK
Nearby: Stringtown, OKThe Stringtown community will gather Saturday, Nov. 14, for the annual Good Old Days Fall Festival on Garside Hill, featuring a town parade, historical tours, outdoor games, and a community Thanksgiving meal. The full-day event is open to the public. Festivities kick off with parade lineup at 11 a.m. at the school gymnasium, followed by the main processional at noon. The parade features a dedicated Veterans Float, with community members invited to enter decorated vehicles, side-by-sides, four-wheelers, and custom floats. Throughout the day, attendees can take hayrides along the historical trail, tour the historic Winters House and Garside House, and browse yard sales and vendor booths set up in the student parking lot behind the high school building. Live music will be provided all day by Heartsill Arts and Entertainment, and the Stringtown General Store will remain open for drinks and light meals.
The Atoka County Times · Atoka, OK
Nearby: Atoka, OKOn Veterans Day, the staff at the Atoka County Times extends our deepest gratitude to the men and women across Atoka County who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Our community has a long and proud tradition of answering the call to service. From the quiet farms and small towns to the front lines around the globe, our local veterans have demonstrated unmatched courage, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting the freedoms we cherish every day. Behind every ribbon and uniform is a neighbor, a family member, and a friend who put country and community above self. To those currently serving, to our retired service members, and to the families who supported them through every deployment and hardship: we see your sacrifice, and we honor your dedication. We also hold in remembrance the brave souls from Atoka County who gave the ultimate measure of devotion in service to our nation.
The Atoka County Times · Atoka, OK
Nearby: Atoka, OKA traffic stop at McGee Creek State Park led to felony child neglect and drug charges after law enforcement discovered methamphetamine within reach of a 3-year-old child, according to court documents filed in Atoka County. Rosemary Smith faces charges of felony child neglect along with misdemeanor counts of possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia following an Aug. 30 incident. According to an affidavit filed by Lt. Corwin Ridgway, a state law enforcement park ranger with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department’s Protective Services Division, the incident began around 11 p.m. while Ridgway was conducting stationary patrol along McGee Creek Lake Road. Ridgway observed a westbound vehicle with a non-operational passenger-side headlight and a severely cracked windshield. Ridgway initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of McGee Creek Lake Road and Buster Heights Landing.
The Atoka County Times · Atoka, OK
Nearby: Atoka, OKThe Atoka County Library has scheduled a series of community events and workshops for November, featuring activities for youth, cooking enthusiasts, and crafters. The upcoming slate includes: Magical Legos & Literature Club Youth ages 8–14 are invited to participate in a themed "Wizards & Witches" building and reading club. The program meets every other Thursday starting Nov. 12 and running through Dec. 31. Meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. at the library, located at 279 E. A St. Registration is required. November Cookbook Club The library's monthly Cookbook Club will host a Thanksgiving-themed gathering at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Participants are asked to bring a homemade dish along with the recipe to share with the group, as well as their own drinks. Advance registration is requested. Social Crafts & Swaps: Paper Bag Decorating The monthly Social Crafts & Swaps series continues at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17.
The Atoka County Times · Atoka, OK
Nearby: Atoka, OKArea crafters and holiday shoppers will gather Dec. 4–5 for the 49th annual Arts & Crafts Festival at the Atoka County Fair Barn, located at 1401 W. Liberty Rd. Sponsored by the Atoka Community Chest, the long-running annual event provides local artisans an outlet for handmade goods while generating funds for local charitable programs. Proceeds raised from booth rentals support community initiatives including the Angel Tree, holiday food baskets, and emergency prescription medication assistance. The festival features a wide variety of handcrafted gift items, including wooden furniture and toys, jewelry, quilts, dolls, purses, wreaths, pillows, aprons, baked goods, and holiday ornaments. Doors will be open to shoppers from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Booth spaces remain available for artisan vendors at $45 per space.
The Atoka County Times · Atoka, OK
Nearby: Atoka, OKThank you, Veterans, to all who have served in battle or in peaceful watch over our land. Thank you for all you have done to make the United States a free and safe place for us all to live. We honor you and your service on this Veteran’s Day. We are a grateful nation If you or someone you know needs help with food or other necessities, here are some programs in Atoka County to help: Atoka/Coal Food Storehouse Center is open typically every second Tuesday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is located at 4911 S. Bentley Road…across from the Harmony School. God’s House Food Distribution Center is associated with the Atoka/ Coal Food Storehouse for distribution. Food distribution is available for residents of Atoka and Coal Counties, and the cost is FREE. You will need to fill out some paperwork so bring a valid photo identification showing your residence as either Atoka or Coal County or another source with that information.
The Atoka County Times · Atoka, OK
Nearby: Atoka, OKThe public unveiling of a proposed data center and commercial greenhouse project brought developers, municipal leaders, and area residents together to outline what could become a major economic development initiative in Atoka's industrial park. Developers with Tribal Development Solutions, LLC, presented the early-stage proposal, which pairs a high-tech data center build-out with a large-scale agricultural operation. Clint Hardison of Tribal Development Solutions noted that the team had spent roughly 11 months evaluating project logistics and local environmental factors before introducing the concept publicly. "We looked at them, we addressed them, we put a team together that you will meet that is going to be an amazing thing for this community," Hardison said regarding local feedback.
