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Muskogee · MuskogeeMUSKOGEE, Okla. (KFOR) - Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame (OMHOF) announced this week that a date has been set for the unveiling of the Merle Haggard statue. Toby Keith performs with Merle Haggard According to the news release on Wednesday, OMHOF said the date is set for Oct. 10, 2024. The The unveiling will also be highlighted with a concert featuring Ben and Noel Haggard, Merle's sons, and the Swon Brothers. The event is free to the public. Ticket…See the Story
Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame set to honor Merle Haggard with bronze statue
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Muskogee · MuskogeeLeaders in Muskogee announced they want to move forward with a forensic audit.A group of citizens has called for this kind of audit for a while. Now, the city plans to deliver on their wishes.A group's negative feelings toward the city are rooted in a belief that Muskogee mismanaged money ,or dealt with shady characters, in the midst of four projects involving the Shawnee Corridor, the Three Corners development, Project Sunshine and Downtown rev…See the Story
AUDIT REQUEST: Muskogee City Council set to ask state for audit
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Muskogee · MuskogeeMuskogee City Councilor Melody Cranford told 2 News July 1 city officials and neighbors alike have seen too many examples online and in person of "fireworks battles" happening around town during days which fireworks use isn't allowed.On June 24 the city council adopted an emergency ordinance to enforce a ban on fireworks use except on July 4th. Penalties include a $500 fine or worse."Up to six months jail time if people's property or even their …See the Story
Muskogee to fine or jail on misuse of fireworks
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Haskell · HaskellIt's almost 4th of July festival time, and the Muskogee County town of Haskell looks forward to "Lakefest" every year.But partly thanks to the heat, Lakefest won't have a lake this year."It's something that everybody in the town just really brags about," Town of Haskell City Manager Mike Keene told 2 News. "They just can't wait for it to come."Haskell's Lakefest usually includes using Haskell Lake for family-friendly fun like swimming, kayak rac…See the Story
Algae forces Haskell Lakefest to cancel water activities
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Muskogee · MuskogeeMUSKOGEE – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced Geoff Edward Luethje, 46, of Stilwell, entered a plea of guilty to one count of possession of certain material involving the sexual exploitation of a minor.See the Story
Stilwell resident pleads guilty to possessing material involving sexual exploitation of minors
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