Our Mission

McCurtain County Government Transparency is a non-partisan, independent news organization dedicated to increasing government transparency in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. We believe that an informed citizenry is the foundation of a healthy democracy. Our mission is to provide the public with direct access to local governmental proceedings, ensure the availability of public records, and hold our elected officials and public agencies accountable through rigorous, fact-based reporting.

What We Do

We provide the citizens of McCurtain County with essential tools to monitor local government, including:

• Meeting Documentation: Livestreaming local government meetings, and providing access to agendas, minutes, and public records.

• Investigative Reporting: Providing in-depth commentary, analysis, and original reporting on local issues that are often under-covered by traditional media.

• Government Oversight: Questioning governmental operations to ensure that public funds and resources are managed in the interest of the community.

We cover County, City/Town, School Board, and Volunteer Agencies that receive public funding.

Our Team

• Cristal Joslin, Owner & Lead Journalist: Cristal oversees the editorial direction of our coverage and is responsible for all original investigative reporting and documentation.

• Shane Collette, Webmaster & Editor: Shane manages the technical infrastructure of our platform and ensures the accuracy and editorial integrity of all published content.

Editorial Standards & Transparency

We are committed to the highest standards of journalistic integrity.

• Fact-Based Reporting: All content is backed by public documents, video evidence, or direct observation. If an opinion is expressed, it is clearly distinguished from factual reporting.

• Accountability: We hold our politicians, representatives, and public agencies to a higher standard of transparency. We welcome healthy debate and community discussion, provided it remains respectful and grounded in evidence.

• Corrections Policy: We are committed to accuracy. If we publish information that is found to be incorrect or misleading, we will issue a correction or clarification promptly upon verification. Please contact us at [Insert Contact Email/Form] to report an error.

• Funding: This platform is a volunteer-led, independent service. Expenses for travel, document copies, and equipment are funded through private contributions and personal commitment. We remain editorially independent of any government agency, political campaign, or business entity.