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Donnie and Shirley accompanied their son Donnie Jr. and daughter and sonin- law Tanya and Marvin Blades Jr. and grandchildren Makai, Jordan, Jada, and Berlin to Eureka Springs.

Donna Wilson and camera crew of America’s Black Forum, a Washington, DCbased producer, hosted by President of the National urban League, Marc Morial visited in Clearview on Monday with Mayor Marilyn Jackson, Trustee Donnie Nero, and Clearview historian Shirley Nero to discuss the Black townships of...

Sympathy is extended to Ruby Simpson on the death of her grandson Prentice Johnson. His service her planed for Saturday, July 29th at 2:00 p.m. at Greater Mizpah Church in Wichita, Kansas. Heavenly Gates Mortuary in Wichita is handling the services.

Dr. Donnie L. Nero Sr. spoke at the “Out of Africa into America” Phyllis Wheatley School Reunion held at McAlester, Oklahoma last week. The theme for their reunion was “Our Roots are Here.” Phyllis Wheatley was an all-Black Rosenwald School located near Hartshorne & 69 North Highway.

The Okfuskee County District #3 James Yandell and Five Star Paving began work this week on the new parking lot at the old Clearview school grounds in Clearview. The parking lot will cover about one-third of the land on the east side of the old gym.

Kenneth Hawkins— possession of contraband by an inmate James D. Pena-Garza—possession of contraband by an inmate Joshua Leroy Rogers OSW— performing lewd act in presence of minorMISDEMEANORSJerry Duane Conley OSW—protective order violation Jeremy dentler— driving a motor vehicle while under the...

Atwood Alumni Gathers for Renuion

Wetumka, Oklahoma - The Wetumka City Council conducted a regular meeting on Monday, July 10, 2023, addressing several issues impacting the city’s infrastructure and responding to community concerns.The Meeting Commences with Civic Spirit Mayor Norma Marshall commenced the meeting at 6:30 p.m. with...

“Cowboys” Return to Atwood

Patrick Lozano, 34, was arrested on several charges after an aggressive driving altercation in Wetumka.On July 1, 2023, at approximately 6:14 p.m.,Officer Charles Sharp of the Wetumka Police Department responded to a distress call from a concerned citizen, Michael Averett Jr., residing at 221 N...