Lamar County Deputies arrested 64-year-old Michael Dewayne Duke on multiple warrants. He’s charged with two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, felony bail jumping, evading arrest, failure to identify as a fugitive and Violation of Parole. They are holding him without bond in the Lamar County Jail. Deputies arrested …

Just in time for people to come to the area for the total solar eclipse, the Choctaw Nation opened its newest casino and resort in Hochatown. The “Choctaw Landing” resort has 100 guest rooms, including 15 suites, an outdoor pool area with cabanas, and a casino with 600 slot machines …

The ROC at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs will be the host for the 55 Plus Health Fair on Wednesday, April 10, from 9:00 am to noon. Included in the fair will be therapy, blood sugar check, pre-need funeral plans, medical equipment, and home health information. For more information, …

An Upshur County man has pleaded guilty to murdering a man he called a long-time friend. Court documents show that 34-year-old Jeffrey David Swanner of Diana killed Kenneth Burcalow with an ax after a night of drinking and methamphetamine use by both. A court sentenced Swanner to 30 years in …

  Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese issued a disaster declaration before the total Solar Eclipse on April 8. The declaration goes into effect Friday, April 5, because county officials expect a large influx of people, overcrowded roads and parking lots, possible fuel and food shortages, and likely limited cell …

The Theme for National Crime Victim’s Rights Week this year is  Options, Services, and Hope for Crime Survivors. How would you help? The 2024 theme asks all of us—friends, family members, neighbors, colleagues, community leaders, victim service providers, criminal justice practitioners, and health professionals—how we can help crime victims. Are …

All Alliance Bank locations will be closed on Monday, April 8, re-opening regular hours on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The Mt Vernon Brookshire’s location will be closed on Saturday, April 6. As always, you can bank 24/7 via the mobile app, online banking, business/commercial online products, and ATMs. – Member …

Lawyers for Texas will be in federal court on Wednesday, April 3, today, arguing that its controversial new immigration law should be allowed into effect. The Fifth Circuit Court hearing pits Texas vs. the Biden administration. Texas governor Greg Abbott contends the state has the legal right to arrest and …

  A Texas woman who was charged with murder for ending her pregnancy, is suing. The lawsuit brought by Lizelle Gonzalez is not about abortion. It’s about her civil rights. It claims that the Starr County Memorial Hospital reported the abortion to the district attorney’s office, who had her arrested …

A 23-year-old Rattan motorcyclist has been arrested after fleeing from Choctaw County deputies and Hugo police on Hwy 3 to the to the Carl Albert Bridge over the Kiamichi River. Isaac Coffelt was charged with Endangering Others while Eluding, Reckless Driving and Driving with a Suspended License.