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She got away with murder for 16 years
No one ever unraveled Odessa Brown’s terrible secret.Not the police, who failed to find signs of foul play in a dead woman’s home.Not the coroner, who missed the ligature marks around the woman’s neck and ruled that she died of natural causes.And not the community of Muskogee, Okla., which briefly marked the death of the elderly, ... (more)
Measure Helps State Housing Officials Get Money From Non-Paying Tenants
A legislative panel has passed a measure its author says would help public housing authorities recoup financial losses caused by irresponsible tenants.
Celebrating Black History Month
Established by American historian Carter G. Woodson in 1926, Black History Month began as a week of celebrations later expanded into a month -- February.
Nero to speak at Western campus
Former Connors State College President, Dr. Donnie Nero will visit Western, Tuesday, Feb.
Muskogee students raise $2,000 for classmate
Last week classmates at Hilldale High School in Muskogee put on a special play to raise money for a classmate battling endocarditis.
Muskogee, Oklahoma to Clear Space for VA Call Center Parking Facility
The city of Muskogee, Oklahoma houses a Veteran's Administration call center, but its employees have found parking near their workplace challenging in recent years, so the city has announced it plans to construct a facility to handle overflow parking a few blocks east of downtown.
Tribal Council Confirms New Secretary of State, Five CNB Board Nominees
Cherokee Supreme Court justice Darrell Dowty administers the oath of office to the newly confirmed Secretary of State Charles Head while Frances Head looks on.
Girl Scouts raise cookie prices
"As I approached the 100-year mark, a lot of people said, 'You've got to make it,... Girl Scout Troop 321 Pittsville members Kaitlyn Purnell, 8, left, and Chelsea Rothgeb, 9, center, sell Girl Scout cookies to Pittsville resident Cathy Smith.