Atoka County Times

11/07/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes! 🗽
We want to celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country.

Submit your Veteran’s photo and info to be featured on our social media November 10–14 and join us in saying thank you for their service and sacrifice.

https://www.atokacountytimes.com/p/7/contact-us

11/06/2025

📢 Choctaw Nation Announces One-Time Food Assistance Payment

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) is offering a Temporary Food Assistance Program to support tribal members whose SNAP benefits may be affected by a possible government shutdown.

Eligible members can receive a one-time $150 payment per approved SNAP recipient.

🗓️ Apply online through the Chahta Achvffa Member Portal between Nov. 3–14, 2025.

For details or questions, contact [email protected]
or call 1-800-522-6170.

Read more here 👉 https://www.atokacountytimes.com/article/1259,choctaw-nation-announces-one-time-food-assistance-payment

11/05/2025

🚨 High‑Speed Pursuit Ends with TVI Maneuver on US‑69 🚨

A multi‑county chase that began in Grayson County, Texas, and moved into Oklahoma was brought to a controlled stop on U.S. Highway 69 after a skilled officer executed a TVI (Tactical Vehicle Intervention) maneuver near the intersection of Highway 69 and Shady Lane.
Atoka County Times

Read the full article for the details: https://www.atokacountytimes.com/article/1227,tvi-maneuver-ends-multi-county-pursuit-on-highway-69

Stay alert, Atoka County — these moments remind us the road can get dangerous in seconds.

11/04/2025

🚔 Traffic Stop Turns into Felony DUI Arrest in Atoka County
A routine speeding stop on Hwy 69 led to major charges when law enforcement detected the odor of alcohol and ma*****na — the driver was already on a suspended license and had prior convictions.

Read the full story here ➤ https://www.atokacountytimes.com/article/1207,smell-of-alcohol-and-chewing-gum-leads-to-felony-dui-arrest

11/04/2025

🚌 JAMM Transit Celebrates “Mobility Week 2025”
From Nov 2–8, JAMM Transit is joining public transportation systems across Oklahoma to highlight the power of safe, reliable, and accessible transit.

Say hi to the driver for us!

As part of the week’s activities, they’re offering free town route trips and engaging the community to raise awareness about how transit connects us to jobs, health care, education and more.

📖 Read the full story here 👉 https://www.atokacountytimes.com/article/1231,jamm-transit-celebrates-mobility-week-2025-with-community-activities-promoting-safe-and-reliable-transportation

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11/03/2025

📋 Southern Oklahoma Nutrition Program Menu (Nov 3–7)
Important: The menu for the week of Monday, November 3 through Friday, November 7 is out now! Check it for the daily meal offerings coming soon.

For full details, read the article here 👉 https://www.atokacountytimes.com/article/1219,southern-oklahoma-nutrition-program-menu

11/03/2025

🚌 JAMM Transit Celebrates “Mobility Week 2025”
From Nov 2–8, JAMM Transit is joining public transportation systems across Oklahoma to highlight the power of safe, reliable, and accessible transit.
Atoka County Times

As part of the week’s activities, they’re offering free town route trips and engaging the community to raise awareness about how transit connects us to jobs, health care, education and more.
Atoka County Times

📖 Read the full story here 👉 https://www.atokacountytimes.com/article/1231,jamm-transit-celebrates-mobility-week-2025-with-community-activities-promoting-safe-and-reliable-transportation

JAMM Transit - INCA Community Services INCA Community Services, INC.

11/02/2025

🏈 Atoka Wampus Cats Took on the Spiro Bulldogs!
On October 23, our Wampus Cats clashed with the Bulldogs in a classic “cats vs. dogs” matchup. 🐱🐶

📸 Photos courtesy Brian Lemons Sports Photos

Want the full details and more game photos? Check out the story here 👉

The Atoka County Times, a locally owned newspaper, is in its 67th year of existence.

11/02/2025

⏰ Don’t forget! Daylight Savings Time ends this Sunday. 🌙
Your smartphones and most digital devices will automatically “fall back,” but don’t forget to set any analog clocks (wall clocks, alarm clocks, oven clocks, etc.) back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.

Enjoy the extra hour of sleep! 😴🍂

11/01/2025

🤑 WIN A $250 PRINTING PACKAGE 🤑

​Your chance to score a FREE Printing package valued at $250 is happening right now!
​The Sasquatch Printing team is set up in the plaza, during the Another 48 Hours music festival, and ready to meet you.

We’re giving one lucky person a package worth $250 to put toward their next big project (think flyers, business cards—you name it!).

​➡️ Stop by our table in the plaza, say hello to the Sasquatch and Atoka County Times teams, and enter the giveaway before it's too late!

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11/01/2025

🎶It’s Festival Day in Downtown Atoka! 🎶🎉

The Another 48 Hours in Atoka Music Festival is happening TODAY (Saturday, Nov. 1) — and you won’t want to miss it!

Two stages • Music all day starting at noon
Food trucks & vendors
Court Street will be blocked off for a full day of fun and live entertainment

Stop by and see us!
The Atoka County Times will have a booth next to the Information Booth on Court Street. If you didn’t get your copy of the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Magazine, you can pick one up there while enjoying the festival!

For the full artist lineup and event details, visit another48hours.com
Read more about the festival here: [https://www.atokacountytimes.com/article/1228,another-48-hours-music-festival-returns-to-atoka-oklahoma]

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