State Treasurer Todd Russ released the July 2026 State Tax Revenue Report, showing total monthly revenue of $1.5 billion, a 2.6 percent increase from July 2025. Over the last 12 months, Oklahoma revenues totaled $17.95 billion, up $977.5 million, or 5.8 percent year-over-year, underscoring continued resilience in the state’s diversified revenue base.
Muskogee man pleads guilty to second-degree murder
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Robert William Rainford, age 51, of Muskogee, entered a guilty plea to one count of Second-Degree Murder in Indian Country, punishable by imprisonment for a period of any term of years and up to life, and a $250,000 fine.
Councilman Eddie Bohanan’s August column
Halito,
I hope everyone had a fun and safe Fourth of July. The day was beautiful, and it helped make the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary truly memorable.