Paid Obituary – John Amos Alexander
John Amos Alexander - fondly known as John by his family and friends - went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, at the age of 77. The son of Frank and Oleta (Conley) Alexander, he was born Jan. 12, 1947, in Madill, Okla. John grew up attending...
Legal Notices – November 7 2024 Edition
(Published in Johnston County Sentinel on November 7 & 14, 2024) IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR JOHNSTON COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA In the matter of the estate of TEDDY DEAN GASTINEAU, Deceased. Case No: PB-2018-31 NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT OF FINAL ACCOUNT AND...
TIME TO VOTE AT LAST!
By John A. Small Managing Editor If there is one thing that voters on both sides of the partisan aisle seem more than willing to agree upon, it is their fervent desire to see the current campaign season over, done with and receding from sight in the rearview mirror…...
Fun times at annual Fall Festival
The two young ladies above dressed as pirates' treasure chests are all smiles as they visit with a friend at the 2024 Fall Festival last Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Johnston County Fair Barn in Tishomingo. The annual fundraising event is a joint effort by the Tishomingo...
Community Calendar – October 31 2024 Edition
JCEMS Fundraiser Johnston County EMS will host a Hot Dog Fundraiser event today (Thursday), Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event will take place on Main Street in Tishomingo, next to Hartwell Funeral Home. Cost is $5 per serving for a hot dog with...
Local refuge will be closed to public for controlled deer hunt
A large portion of Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge will be closed to the public Nov. 6-8 for a controlled white-tailed deer hunt. Refuge Road (main entrance) will be closed to the public Nov. 6 in the afternoon, and will not reopen until after dark on Friday,...
Anoatubby honored as MSC’s inaugural Legacy Award recipient
The Murray State College (MSC) Foundation has named MSC alumni Gov. Bill Anoatubby the first recipient of the Legacy Award. The Legacy Gala was created to become the principal night of philanthropy to support Murray State scholarships and the operation of the...
Jackson graduates from OCCE Institute
The Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Executives (OCCE) recently announced that Jesi Jackson, executive director of the Johnston County Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the OCCE’s Chamber Management Institute (CMI) at the 2024 annual conference that was held...
Cole honored as Rising Tiger Distinguished Alumni at ECU
East Central University in Ada recently hosted its annual Homecoming Gala. The Gala has become a tradition for ECU alumni, with the annual Milam Awards being presented to ECU alumni who have excelled in football during their time at ECU and in their chosen...
MSC Distinguished Alumni, Champion Awards announced
Murray State College recently announced the selection of Ann Holloway and Lorene Walker-Auld as this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award winners. Wade Middleton will also be honored with the inaugural Champion award for supporting the college’s endeavors. “It is a...
