 by Leif M. Wright - March 31, 2021 at 03:18AMLeroy Jemol Smith of Muskogee was allegedly identified by DNA tests in a string of serial rapes in Muskogee in the 1990s. He was charged with the rapes, and then he was released after the McGirt ruling that the state has no jurisdiction over Indians involved in crimes inside an Indian reservation.... ..continued. DA: Alleged serial rapist was not an Indian when rapes occurred Click the headline to read the rest of the article at Muskogee Now
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by Leif M. Wright - March 31, 2021 at 02:54AMA destination for locals and tourists alike, downtown Tahlequah is home to several Cherokee Nation cultural and historic sites near the iconic Capitol Square. This week, the tribe announced a new project that will connect those sites and nearby resources. A Cherokee art park and cultural... ..continued. New path to connect Cherokee cultural sites Click the headline to read the rest of the article at Muskogee Now by Leif M. Wright - March 30, 2021 at 03:41AMIn an effort to clearly define the roles of both the state and federal government, the full Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 6 on Monday. Authored by Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, the resolution renews the state Legislature’s commitment to preserving and reasserting its powers and... ..continued. State Senate wants task force to define role of the government Click the headline to read the rest of the article at Muskogee Now by Leif M. Wright - March 29, 2021 at 03:49AMBoyd Christie, 56, of Tahlequah was killed in a motorcycle wreck on March 26 just north of Tahlequah, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Christie was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle westbound on Oklahoma Highway 82 around 2 p.m., when a 2015 Chrysler 200 driven by Sidney Hair, 22,... ..continued. Tahlequah man dies in motorcycle wreck Click the headline to read the rest of the article at Muskogee Now by Leif M. Wright - March 27, 2021 at 03:21AMJoseph Elliott, 87, of Muskogee was killed on March 23 when his vehicle was rear-ended in Fort Gibson, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Elliott was westbound on US Highway 62 when a car driven by Kevin Anderson, 26, of Fort Gibson rear-ended him, according to the patrol. Anderson was... ..continued. Muskogee man killed after he is rear-ended in Fort Gibson Click the headline to read the rest of the article at Muskogee Now by Leif M. Wright - March 26, 2021 at 06:48AMAgents from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation have arrested the wife of Ada Pastor David Evans in connection with his death. Kristie Dawnell Evans, 47, was taken into custody yesterday, after allegedly confessing her role in her husband’s death to agents. Last night, agents also arrested... ..continued. Pastor's wife, accomplice arrested in death of pastor Click the headline to read the rest of the article at Muskogee Now by Leif M. Wright - March 24, 2021 at 03:08AMDavid Wayne Atchison, 51, of Wagoner is charged with two felonies and three misdemeanors after he allegedly attempted to elude Muskogee police officers on March 21, possessed a firearm while committing that felony, impersonated a police officer and resisted an officer while possessing a controlled,... ..continued. Man jailed after allegedly running from police, impersonating police officer Click the headline to read the rest of the article at Muskogee Now by Leif M. Wright - March 23, 2021 at 08:48AMMuskogee’s mask mandate has been lifted by the city council, with a few exceptions. Masks must still be worn indoors on city property. Outdoors and in area businesses, masks are not required by the city, but business owners can still require masks if they desire, according to City... ..continued. Muskogee mask mandate lifted Click the headline to read the rest of the article at Muskogee Now by Leif M. Wright - March 23, 2021 at 02:35AMBacone College will host a benefit golf tournament May 1 at Cherokee Springs Golf Club in Tahlequah to support its new golf program. The tournament cost is $150 per individual or $500 for a team of four. Sponsorships are also available. The program features both men’s and women’s teams.... ..continued. Bacone to host golf tournament Click the headline to read the rest of the article at Muskogee Now by Leif M. Wright - March 22, 2021 at 02:51AMCherokee Nation is offering free Wi-Fi at 35 drive-up locations throughout its reservation. Cherokee Connect, the tribe’s universal connectivity initiative, is focused on serving as a broadband resource and deploying connectivity that fills the gap for Cherokee households currently lacking internet... ..continued. Cherokees set up free wifi hotspots Click the headline to read the rest of the article at Muskogee Now |
   
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