The Antlers American

07/17/2025

07/03/2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those involved and injured.

PRESS RELEASE

CHOCTAW NATION - (July 2, 2025) This evening at approximately 6 p.m. a fire broke out at the Tuskahoma Capitol Grounds while preparing for our annual Boom in the Valley. The incident caused at least five injuries. The cause of the accident is not yet known, but an investigation is underway.

The Choctaw Nation is canceling the Boom in the Valley event, which was scheduled for Thursday, July 3.

Please join us in praying for those injured.

06/13/2025

06/10/2025

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOLLOWING HOMICIDE IN ANTLERS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
JUNE 10, 2025

ANTLERS, OK – On June 10, 2025, the Antlers Police Department requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate a homicide.

Just before 2:00 a.m., officers responded to a shooting at a residence near Northwest C Street and Northwest Fifth Street in Antlers. When officers arrived on scene, they discovered 19-year-old Kaden Ray Neese, who had suffered from an apparent gunshot wound. Neese was pronounced deceased at the scene.

During the investigation, OSBI special agents identified the suspect as 22-year-old Andrew Scott Ragan. It was determined that Ragan shot Neese and fled the scene. Ragan was located at a residence off Northwest Third Street. He was arrested and booked into the Pushmataha County Jail on a First-Degree Murder complaint.

This is still an ongoing investigation. The OSBI appreciates the Antlers Police Department, Pushmataha County Sheriff’s Office, and the Choctaw Nation Lighthorse Police Department for their assistance with this investigation and arrest.

We are "Protecting Oklahoma one Partnership at a time.”

06/09/2025

Our condolences go out to the family, friends, and community during this difficult time. Steve will be greatly missed by so many.

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of the Owner and Chairman of the Board of FirstBank, Steve Burrage.

Steve was a remarkable leader whose vision, integrity, and unwavering dedication shaped the course of our organization. We are forever grateful for the time and energy he gave so generously. His legacy will continue to guide and inspire us.

Please keep the Burrage family in your prayers.

Rest in peace, Steve. You will be deeply missed.

04/30/2025

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Pushmataha County in southeastern Oklahoma...

* Until noon CDT.

* At 1139 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located 3 miles northeast of Rattan, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

* Locations in or near the path include...
Corinne...
Oleta...
Cloudy...
Rattan...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED;
MAX HAIL SIZE...

04/30/2025

With the incoming storm cell, please stay alert. We have been placed under a Tornado Watch from now until 5 p.m.

10:30AM: Tornado risk is increasing in far southeastern Oklahoma and northeast Texas with these storms as they move northeast

04/22/2025

❗️NEW PUBLIC CLINIC - COMING SOON❗️

We are excited to announce that a new same-day health clinic is coming soon to the Antlers community!

The Antlers Community Health Clinic will be open to everyone—no CDIB required—and ready to help with same-day services.

Opening day is April 30th, 2025!

Location: 506 N Hwy 271, Suite C, Antlers, Oklahoma

More information to come. Check back here for future updates!

04/09/2025

Update 4/7 1pm: 1 Million Dollar bond has been set for Hienok Demessie for robbing a woman at EZ Mart in Antlers then shooting a man in Pruett's parking lot. He has be charged with: 1st Degree Robbery, Use of a Firearm while committing a felony, felon in possession of a firearm, shooting with intent to kill, leaving the scene of an injury an accident. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

04/04/2025

With all the rain accumulating, watch for areas where water has crossed/crested the roadways. Be safe and be smart! Don't drive through standing and or moving water.