Rentiesville News

ASSEMBLY OF GOD FIRST, CHECOTAH, 401 N. Broadway. Pastor Paul and Rachel Butler.

OKLAHOMA BLUES HALL OF FAME INDUCTION GALA, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, I-40 at the U.S. 69 exit at Rentiesville, near Checotah and Lake Eufaula.

“Cousin D.C., you and I have a friend, a friend in Jesus”

From the man who was head of his security for 19 years to the mayor of Muskogee, everyone one was singing the praises of D.C. Minner on Saturday. via Muskogee Phoenix

“Our message is that hard work and determination will get you anything you dream of”

While the Blues family was gathering in Tunica last week, the word spread from Oklahoma that long time blues legend DC Minner had passed away. via Blues Foundation News

Area blues legend D.C. Minner died Tuesday at the age of 73. Minner, a blues guitarist, and his wife Selby hosted the Dusk 'til Dawn Blues Festival in his hometown of Rentiesville each Labor Day weekend for 17 ... via Muskogee Phoenix

Showers and thunderstorms could still be possible across parts of Oklahoma for the next several days. via NewsOK.com

“We're educating the public on neutering and spaying, and asking them not to let their animals run loose.”

April Rogers of Rentiesville recently adopted a dog from the Muskogee Animal Shelter. via Muskogee Phoenix

“We would have to run two shifts, and the shelter would have to be as big or bigger than the one in Muskogee”

Most rural areas in Oklahoma counties don't have animal control. There is no one to rescue strays and no shelter in which to house them. via Muskogee Phoenix

“It's not a 'see' program. It's a 'participate' program.”

Visitors to the Honey Springs Battlefield near Rentiesville will have the opportunity Saturday to talk with re-enactors and question them about life and non-combat activities during the Civil War. via Muskogee Phoenix