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Amanda Jean Royalty – Petit larceny, Conspiracy to commit grand larceny Wesley Harris – Driving a motor vehicle while underthe influence ofalcohol Geoffrey Dailey – Possession of controlled dangerous substance, Unlawful possession of drug paraphernaliaDavid Ryan Barfield –Domestic assault and...

The escape of Joshua Butler from the Okfuskee County Jail on Dec. 20, which ultimately ended in his death on Dec. 31, is now under investigation by both the U.S. Marshals Service and the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority, the Okemah News Leader has learned.

FELONIES Zachery Austin Berry – Possession of firearm after former felony conviction, Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of controlled dangerous substance, Breaking and entering with unlawful intentCIVIL American Credit Acceptance LLC vs Kevin Sean Thomas – Replevin LVNV Funding,...

Our condolences go out to the Darnell Forshee family of Oklahoma City on his passing on Friday evening, December 26th. Mr. Forshee grew up between Clearview and Okemah in the Galilee Community.

On December 19th, I set out with Donnie on a journey that was more than a holiday trip—it was a pilgrimage into the heart of my family’s past. Our destination was Austin, Texas, where generations of Tannehill’s had once lived, loved, and shaped their legacy.

Wetumka, OK — Donna Dyer, the esteemed CEO of East Central Oklahoma Family Health Center, Inc. (ECO Health), was honored with the prestigious 55 over 55 Inspiring Oklahomans award on October 2, 2025, at the Oklahoma State Capitol.