Haskell News

Muskogee County Head Start is accepting enrollment applications for the 2008-2009 school year at its Haskell site, 313 W. Chickasaw.

A large complex of thunderstorms is moving this morning south across Kansas into northern Oklahoma.

A 66-year-old Haskell man is charged with child abuse by injury after a 2-year-old girl he was guardian of was raped and was developing a genital deformity.

Heavy rains Monday brought flooding to the Muskogee area, although conditions are expected to ease by mid-week. Eugene Blankenship, director of Muskogee County Emergency Management, said he and his staff were ...

Flavors of fruity wine tickling the taste buds, live music and food from Muskogee's own Miss Addie's Cafe and Pub all sound like a good reason to visit Honor Heights Park this weekend.

Greater Rayfield Baptist Church is building a 7,200 square-feet educational wing on the church at 601 Indianapolis St.

Emerson Turner is only 6, but her call to 911 helped emergency responders find her semi-conscious mother.

Wear your seat belt or be willing to fork over a fine - no warning tickets will be given starting Monday.

Suella Floyd of Tahlequah is one of the 39 people from across the state who recently graduated from the Oklahoma Citizens Academy in Oklahoma City.

A Haskell man underwent surgery Friday morning at a Tulsa hospital for injuries he sustained in a collision about 1:49 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 64 just west of 157th E. Ave. via Muskogee Phoenix

Farmers and ranchers in all Oklahoma counties except Cimarron and Texas, who suffered physical and production losses caused by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that occurred June 10, 2007 to July 25, 2007, ... via The Daily Times

Haskell High School senior Chrishelle Drew is one of five high school graduates this spring who will each receive a $2,000 scholarship as part of the Chancellor Hans Brisch Scholarship Program. via Muskogee Phoenix

Week 14 is completed and only two weeks are left in this session. Thursday I was pleased to introduce Marilyn Turvey, of McAlester, as the Nurse of the Day in the Senate. via McAlester News

“Feed the Children then matched our efforts, by providing an additional truckload of food and toiletries this week”

Feed the Children returned to LeFlore County on Thursday to deliver the second of two truckloads of food for area agencies.According to Heather Sconyers, Social Services Specialist with LeFlore County ... via Poteau Daily News & Sun

“We have documented about $5.3 million worth of damage caused by March flooding alone”

Officials say a federal disaster declaration for 13 Oklahoma counties offers welcome relief as efforts to recover from late March flooding and assess damage continues. via Muskogee Phoenix

“Winds of 40 to 50 mph were reported in the western part of the county. We also received some reports of dime- and nickel-sized hail.”

High winds caused widespread light damage Friday morning in and around Muskogee County, according to government agencies. via Muskogee Phoenix

Preschool screening for children ages 3, 4 and five will be held Tuesday in Wainwright and on May 1 in Haskell, said Charlotte Hood, director of Muskogee County Exceptional Children's Service. via Muskogee Phoenix

Overnight thunderstorms wreaked havoc across eastern Oklahoma, causing widespread flooding along rural roads that forced a number of school closings. via Muskogee Phoenix

Overnight thunderstorms wreaked havoc across eastern Oklahoma, causing widespread flooding along rural roads that forced a number of school closings. via Muskogee Phoenix

Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for the Muskogee municipal election and school board runoff elections in Hilldale and Braggs. via Muskogee Phoenix