McCurtain County Government Transparency

DISPUTED TRUTH: Alex Murdaugh’s Defense Team Accused of Fabricating Polygraph Results

Bowie made her initial appearance Thursday afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart. Prosecutors argued that Bowie should be detained as a flight risk and a danger to the community and requested a detention hearing.

BROKEN BOW, Okla. — A sudden wave of resignations has left the Broken Bow Police Department severely short-staffed this week, exposing deep divisions between frontline officers and city leadership. Local reports and community watchdogs confirm that five police officers have abruptly walked out over the past few weeks, culminating in two additional departures on Thursday. The rapid loss of personnel represents a significant blow to the small-scale law enforcement agency respon

Runoff Contests Heat Up Amid Personal and Legal ScandalsIDABEL, Okla. — In-person early voting is underway across Oklahoma ahead of the upcoming primary runoff elections. While statewide contests draw broad attention, local county commissioner races in Southeast Oklahoma are dominating the spotlight due to intense personal and legal controversies.In McCurtain County District 3, candidate Johnny Caldwell’s claims of fiscal leadership are facing heavy scrutiny from voters. Mean

The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran following accusations that Tehran fired ballistic missiles toward maritime traffic. The sweeping measure severs one of Iran's most critical economic lifelines—accounting for 31% of its imports and serving as its primary gateway to global commerce—further deepening the country's isolation amid a tense standoff with the United States.

Rising safety concerns over severe overcrowding on Broken Bow Public School buses have triggered public outrage, as local parents accuse the administration of ignoring hazardous transportation conditions while prioritizing millions in bond funds for campus expansions. Multiple families report that school buses are routinely filled beyond maximum capacity, forcing students to stand in moving aisles, causing a surge in community demand for immediate safety, driver, and fleet im

Oklahoma voters will soon decide the fate of State Question 844, a constitutional amendment that proposes removing the mandatory full state reimbursement for local property taxes lost due to manufacturing exemptions.