Lets stop the stupid! Come on OKC, forget empty parks and trolleys, and spend the money on the people, not politics! However, I do feel strongly that this clan of individuals is very capable of other tactics such as intimidation and harassment of perceived enemies or the fabrication of evidence and suppression of evidence against Black people. The shooting suspect is in custody, but no names have been released since all people involved are minors. All rights reserved. Talihina, OK 74571 The victim was flown to a Plano hospital and was listed in stable condition Thursday evening. Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter reports that first degree murder charges have been filed against Ernest Lewis in the June 28, 1984 fatal shooting of Johnny Smith in McCurtain County.. sharing the stories, pictures and loves of Oklahomans across our great state. Fork River, near Broken. Many of us in Oklahoma and across the nation are mourning the senseless violence related to guns. Williams thanked Watson after his speech. For instance, a low-income tenant might reside in subpar housing with numerous maintenance issues that go unresolved by the landlord. Three people are charged in a Sunday evening shooting that injured two people near Broken Bow. (OSBI) UPDATE: A. The serious part of that is how the rural and senior parts of Oklahoma get a benefit from OETA that is overlooked by larger market and younger demographic driven television services. Man suspected in Wright City shooting has been caught. . County citizens formed a grassroots group, Committee of Justice, to protest the county officials alleged remarks and seek justice, calling Monday for the McCurtain County Jail Trust to fire Hendrix and again demanding that all those involved resign. The OSBI said one teenager was killed, another is being treated at a Texas hospital and the third suffered a graze wound. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. In this instance, we have lawyers and politicians reading reports from other lawyers about the factual basis and indeed, even the guilt or innocence. Young called for the resignations of the officials caught on tape, according to Public Radio Tulsa. Theyve spent more patching it (badly) than a total resurface would cost. Clearly, they abused their authority and violated citizens civil rights. Apr. Copyright 2023 KSLA. McCurtain County Wilderness Area | Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Home Hunting Where To Hunt McCurtain County Wilderness Area Contacts Hunting: (580) 298-7152 Game Warden (County): (580) 513-4963 (McCurtain) (580) 513-4651 (McCurtain) (580) 513-6866 (McCurtain) Area Acres 14,000 ac. They did not deny the comments alleged by the newspaper, but claimed, without proof, that the recording had been altered. Turkey: Eastern wild turkeys are present in fair numbers. "I have grandkids and great grandkids coming up and I don't want them subject to what my parents went through and what I'm going through," protester Coyartta Nelson said. Yet, politicians, late on the scene, want to abandon that precedent based upon reports from other lawyers. Bobwhite . "I'm asking that you kill me, lynch me, tomorrow at noon and promise you won't do it to another person," Van Voast said. Read MoreState Supt. 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They say one juvenile and two young men were approached by two men while loading their boat out of Mt. .goog-te-banner-frame {display:none !important;} McVeigh was a veteran of the Gulf War and was described at the time as a sympathizer with the U.S. militia movement. According to the District Court of McCurtain County, William. Jennings allegedly talked about running a military tank into the newspaper building, conducted county business outside of a meeting, and said he would run for sheriff if he could take a Black guy and whoop their ass and throw them in the cell.. Want To Shoot Your Shotgun Better? Montgomery County Shooting Complex has Trap/Skeet, Sporting Clays, 5 stand and Archery. A large protest was held Monday morning (April 17) outside of the McCurtain County Sheriff's Office as more than a hundred people called for the resignation of the sheriff, Kevin Clardy, and other county officials. The Gazette-News, which doesnt have much of an online presence, reported in its Thursday print edition that it released the full audio, a recording that lasts three hours and 37 minutes. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.. A few clouds from time to time. A reporter at the McCurtain Gazette-News made the recording in which those involved could be heard discussing plans to kill Gazette reporters Chris and Bruce Willingham after a commission meeting March 6. Subscribe today for discounts and deals, travel tips, and exclusive video content. Intervals of clouds and sunshine. "National. Shreveport police identify three officers involved in deadly shooting. Pour en savoir plus sur la faon dont nous utilisons vos donnes personnelles, veuillez consulter notre politique relative la vie prive et notre politique en matire de cookies. (Editor's note: At press time, McCurtain County District 2 Commissioner Mark Jennings had resigned. Read MoreTwo missing girls were suspected to be with convicted rapist, Calls continue to grow for several leaders in McCurtain County to resign after being caught on tape discussing hanging black people and murdering reporters. McCurtain County. "If you don't have the guts to do it, then I need you to step down immediately and turn yourself in for a crime.". Today, we see our system drifting toward decisions by politicians because they read some papers and know better. OSBI Investigating Homicide Involving Teenagers In McCurtain County. Mainly sunny. caught on tape discussing hanging black people and murdering reporters. Officers say they believe Alexander is responsible for the shooting. A Land Access permit is required to enter the area, available at area hunting and fishing license vendors. McCurtain Gazette-News releases entire audio of county leaders talking about killing reporters, lynching Black residents The Oklahoma sheriff boasted about physically confronting the local. Authorities said one of the teens involved grabbed a rifle and fired shots into the air. Bombs kill people! "It's ugly, and it's evil and it's cruel," another protestor, Kayla Beck, said. Waterfowl: Migrating waterfowl and resident wood ducks occur infrequently on the reservoir. Montgomery County Shooting Complex has Trap/Skeet, Sporting Clays, 5 stand and Archery. News9.com is proud to provide Oklahomans with timely and relevant news and information, 1-800-722-8180, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department This would empower tenants to hold landlords accountable and ensure they are not unfairly targeted for asserting their rights. Ryan Walters called teachers union a "terrorist organization."