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Attorney General Candidate Jon Echols poses for a photo with Pottawatomie County Sheriff Freeland Wood after a visit to The Farmer's Daughter Market in Tecumseh. Photo provided

Attorney General Candidate Jon Echols poses for a photo with Pottawatomie County Sheriff Freeland Wood after a visit to The Farmer's Daughter Market in Tecumseh. Photo provided

Q&A with Attorney General Candidate Jon Echols

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Jon Echols, a fifth-generation Oklahoman and former House District 90 representative, is running for Attorney General on a platform of transparency, accountability, and support for law enforcement.Echols, a lifelong Oklahoman, is married with three children.
Oklahoma Film & Music Office Outreach and Production Manager, Yousef Kazemi passed out packets to the Tecumseh City Council explaining the Oklahoma Film and Music Incentive Program. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Oklahoma Film & Music Office Outreach and Production Manager, Yousef Kazemi passed out packets to the Tecumseh City Council explaining the Oklahoma Film and Music Incentive Program. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Oklahoma Film visits with Tecumseh Council

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
During the public comments portion of the Tecumseh City Council’s September meeting, Yousef Kazemi introduced himself to the council as the Oklahoma Film and Music Office Outreach and Production Manager.
Cyndi Hanft pushes her 4-year-old twin grandchildren, Jaxson and Willow Gaines during OBU Fan Day at KidSpace Park on Aug. 30. _e temperature was almost 20 degrees cooler than last year's event and the turnout was great. Photos by Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Cyndi Hanft pushes her 4-year-old twin grandchildren, Jaxson and Willow Gaines during OBU Fan Day at KidSpace Park on Aug. 30. _e temperature was almost 20 degrees cooler than last year's event and the turnout was great. Photos by Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

OBU Fan Day at KidSpace Park

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
McLoud City Manager Cody Roe and Deputy Clerk Monica Poindexter recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the Aug. 28 McLoud City Council meeting. The pledge was led by special guest, 9-year-old Magnolia McClure (Mayor McClure's daughter). Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

McLoud City Manager Cody Roe and Deputy Clerk Monica Poindexter recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the Aug. 28 McLoud City Council meeting. The pledge was led by special guest, 9-year-old Magnolia McClure (Mayor McClure's daughter). Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Free pet tags available courtesy of the McLoud Library

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The McLoud City council approved waiving the $5 dog tag fees for two months. Lisa Lempges with the McLoud Public Library spoke to the board and offered to pass out the pet registration forms to help encourage citizens to turn them in during this fee-free time period.
The Hope House dining area offers a cozy place to gather. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

The Hope House dining area offers a cozy place to gather. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Youth & Family Resource Center

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The Youth and Family Resource Center (YFRC) held an open house on Aug. 29 for the public to tour the facility and see the wonderful services they offer the community.
Sen. James Lankford sits down with community leaders to hear their concerns and answer questions. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Sen. James Lankford sits down with community leaders to hear their concerns and answer questions. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Lankford Highlights Key Wins in Sweeping Federal Legislation

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
U.S. Sen. James Lankford told local business and community leaders last week that while much of the political debate in Washington has been focused on “one big, beautiful bill,” many of its provisions directly affect families, businesses, and communities across the state.
Tecumseh Chamber President, Kim Elliott poses next to Force 50 Project Coordinator Pete Reed, MAJ (Ret) . Teccumseh was stop 22 of 100 for the 100 towns in 100 days funding campaign that will encompass all 77 counties. Photo Provided

Tecumseh Chamber President, Kim Elliott poses next to Force 50 Project Coordinator Pete Reed, MAJ (Ret) . Teccumseh was stop 22 of 100 for the 100 towns in 100 days funding campaign that will encompass all 77 counties. Photo Provided

Season of the Warrior Campaign

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Pete Reed, Retired Major, OK Army National Guard, made a stop in Tecumseh last week on behalf of the “Season of the Warrior” Campaign Tour. The goal of the campaign is to reach 100 cities in 100 days to raise funds for the Native American Warrior Project.
Frank Phillips batters and fries catfish outside the Brooksville Community Center, as his brother Leonard Phillips watches, during a fish fry fund-raiser on Aug. 23. Phillips caught about 150 pounds of catfish for the fund-raiser, which benefitted a new restroom at the Brooksville Cemetery. So far, the framework has been built for the restroom, and Brooksville Mayor Charles Carthen said, in addition to mens' and womens' restrooms, it will have a sitting area.

Frank Phillips batters and fries catfish outside the Brooksville Community Center, as his brother Leonard Phillips watches, during a fish fry fund-raiser on Aug. 23. Phillips caught about 150 pounds of catfish for the fund-raiser, which benefitted a new restroom at the Brooksville Cemetery. So far, the framework has been built for the restroom, and Brooksville Mayor Charles Carthen said, in addition to mens' and womens' restrooms, it will have a sitting area.

Brooksville Fish Fry Fundraiser

Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
Wednesday, August 27, 2025