The Antlers American

08/20/2026

Early voting for the Aug. 25th run-off begins today, Thursday, Aug. 20 and runs through Saturday, Aug. 22. Polls are open 8am to 6 pm Thursday and Friday, and 8am to 2 pm Saturday.

Runoff Primary is next Tuesday, Aug. 25, 7am to 7pm.

08/19/2026

08/18/2026

The Bearcats' scrimmage on Friday has been moved to Okmulgee.

The Bearcats will still face off against Eufaula at 6 p.m., but the game had to be relocated due to Eufaula's new turf not being ready.

08/17/2026

Burn ban in effect for ALL of Pushmataha County.

08/15/2026

The Bearcats will play Friday night!

Instead of traveling to Hugo, Antlers will head to Eufaula to complete. Scrimmage starts at 6:00 p.m.

08/15/2026

Hugo Public School has announced the scrimmage scheduled for August 21st has been canceled.

08/15/2026

08/14/2026

ANTLERS MAN ARRESTED ON CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE CHARGES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
AUGUST 14, 2026

ANTLERS, OK - On June 24, 2026, the Pushmataha County District Attorney's Office requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate a child sexual abuse case.

During the investigation, OSBI special agents identified the suspect as 61-year-old Robert Shircliff.

Based on the information and evidence gathered during the investigation, on August 4, 2026, a felony arrest warrant was issued for Shircliff by the Pushmataha County District Court on multiple child sexual abuse charges.

On that same day, Shircliff was arrested by the Pushmataha County Sheriff's Office and booked into the Pushmataha County Jail.

This is still an ongoing investigation. If you suspect your child may have had inappropriate contact with Shircliff, please contact the OSBI tip line at [email protected] or 1-800-522-8017.

The OSBI appreciates the Pushmataha County District Attorney's Office, Pushmataha County Sheriff’s Office, and the Antlers Police Department for their continued assistance with this investigation.

*Charges are merely an accusation and the accused is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

08/04/2026

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***
From the Clayton Police Department

07/18/2026

🚨CAPTURED 🚨

TEAMWORK THAT KEEPS BRYAN COUNTY SAFE

Today, the U.S. Marshals Eastern District Fugitive Task Force successfully captured James Lee Kirby in southeastern Oklahoma.

Kirby was wanted by the Bryan County Sheriff’s Office on charges of R**e in the First Degree and In**st. He was also recognized as one of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Fugitives.

This arrest is another example of what can be accomplished when local, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement agencies work together with a common mission: protecting our communities and ensuring that dangerous fugitives have no safe place to hide.

I want to extend my sincere appreciation to the U.S. Marshals Eastern District Fugitive Task Force for their outstanding work and dedication. I also want to thank every agency that assisted in this operation. Your professionalism, cooperation, and commitment to public safety made today’s successful apprehension possible.

To those who believe they can evade justice by committing crimes in Bryan County, let today’s arrest serve as a reminder: we will continue to work alongside our law enforcement partners to locate you, arrest you, and bring you before the courts.

Thank you to everyone involved for your unwavering commitment to keeping Bryan County and our surrounding communities safe.

Sheriff Joey W. Tucker
Bryan County Sheriff’s Office