Early Voting times adjusted this week due to Independence Day holiday

I have been swamped lately, but for readers in the City of Muskogee, we have a sales tax election coming up on Tuesday. I hope to get a post out on the particulars of the municipal proposition, but if you're one of those who votes through in-person Early Voting, those times have been moved to Wednesday and Thursday due to the Independence Day holiday:

Early Voting Begins Tomorrow!

Oklahoma City (July 1st) - Early voting begins tomorrow for some voters in Creek, Muskogee, Osage, and Seminole County. Due to early voting for the July 8 Election coinciding with the July 4th holiday, the Secretary of the State Election Board - as authorized by 26 O.S. § 1-106 -  has moved early voting for the July 8 Election to Wednesday, July 2 and Thursday, July 3 (8 a.m. - 6 p.m.) . A list of early voting locations, dates, and times is available on the State Election Board website.

Melissa Evon named 2025 Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year

Melissa Evon named 2025 Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year

Among 10 finalists, Evon of Elgin Public Schools will take home the award

Norman, OK (June 27th) – Tonight, OSDE is proud to announce that the 2025 Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year award went to Melissa Evon of Elgin Public Schools. She was joined by an esteemed group of nine other finalists who were also up for the award.

“Melissa represents the very best Oklahoma has to offer,” said Superintendent Walters. “She has the heart of a teacher and unmatched passion for her students and we are so proud to recognize her exemplary work tonight.” Each year, the Teacher of the Year award goes to a teacher who demonstrates excellence, hard work, and commitment to their students and peers.

McCall slams Drummond for past donation to new OK Democratic Party chair

Fact check: TRUE. Drummond donated a total of $500 to Democrat John Waldron's first campaign for State House in 2017 — one of many donations Drummond made to Democratic candidates over the years, as I first chronicled in 2022.

McCall Campaign Slams Drummond for Donating to New Oklahoma Democratic Party Chair

ATOKA, OK (July 1, 2025) – Gentner Drummond may be running for governor as a Republican, but his record tells a radically different story.

Newly uncovered campaign finance reports show that Drummond has repeatedly funded radical left-wing politicians, including State Rep. John Waldron, the newly elected Chairman of the Oklahoma Democratic Party. Waldron, a far-left progressive from Tulsa, has openly attacked Trump supporters and champions liberal policies that would upend Oklahoma values.

Muskogee's War Memorial Park to relocate, first step in moving USS Batfish to permanent site

MUSKOGEE’S WAR MEMORIAL PARK RELOCATES AFTER 52 YEARS, MARKS FIRST STEP TOWARD MOVING USS BATFISH TO PERMANENT SITE

Muskogee, OK (July 1, 2025) - After 52 years at its original location, Muskogee's War Memorial Park and Museum will relocate to a temporary location at Port Muskogee's Three Forks Harbor on July 1, 2025. 

This move marks the first phase of the long-anticipated relocation of the USS Batfish to its permanent home at the Oklahoma War Memorial and Museum. In the meantime, the museum exhibits will be temporarily housed inside the Robinson Gallery and Event Center—located directly adjacent to the Batfish’s future site at Three Forks Harbor.

Republican Jeff Starling launches campaign for Attorney General

Former State Rep. Jon Echols is now joined in the Republican primary to be Oklahoma's next Attorney General by Jeff Starling. Echols was a member of House GOP leadership, while Starling worked with the Senate GOP PAC; will this shape up to be a House versus Senate race when it comes to money and endorsements?

Jeff Starling Launches Campaign for Attorney General

TULSA, Ok. (July 1st) –– This morning, Jeff Starling, Oklahoma’s Secretary of Energy and Environment, officially announced his candidacy for Attorney General of Oklahoma.

Jeff Starling is a conservative, attorney, businessman, and dedicated public servant with over twenty years of experience in law, energy, and leadership. Starling enters the race with a commitment to uphold the rule of law, defend the Constitution, and protect Oklahoma's way of life as Attorney General.