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The FBI has launched an investigation in McCurtain County following a disturbing recording obtained by News 9. The recording, captured by Gazette reporter Bruce Willingham, revealed county officials discussing plans to beat, kill and bury two newspaper reporters in Idabel, including Willingham's son, Chris.

McCurtain County Community Pushing For Speedy Investigation Into County Officials

McCurtain County Community Pushing For Speedy Investigation Into County Officials

Deanne Stein The McCurtain County community is ready to take their concerns to the Oklahoma State Capitol. The concerns stem from the release of audio files by the McCurtain County Gazette that revealed county officials talking about killing journalists and lynching black people.

McCurtain Co. Jail Administrator Placed On Leave, Protestors Ask For More

McCurtain Co. Jail Administrator Placed On Leave, Protestors Ask For More

News 9 Protesters looked on as the McCurtain County Jail Administrator was placed on paid leave.

Gov. Stitt Calls For Attorney General To Investigate Complaints Against McCurtain Co. Sheriff

Gov. Stitt Calls For Attorney General To Investigate Complaints Against McCurtain Co. Sheriff

News 9 Governor Kevin Stitt is calling for the Oklahoma Attorney General to investigate complaints of misconduct against McCurtain County Kevin Sheriff Clardy.

Woman Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against McCurtain Co. Sheriff's Office

Woman Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against McCurtain Co. Sheriff's Office

Jordan Fremstad An Oklahoma woman is filing a wrongful death civil rights lawsuit against the McCurtain County Sheriff’s Office. The lawsuit comes after a plethora of controversy surrounding audio recordings from the Idabel local newspaper – the McCurtain County Gazette.

State Senator Reacts To McCurtain County Commissioner Resignation

State Senator Reacts To McCurtain County Commissioner Resignation

News 9 The resignation of a McCurtain County commissioner Wednesday has drawn the reaction of an Oklahoma state senator.

McCurtain Co. Commissioner Resigns Amid Fallout From Controversial Audio

McCurtain Co. Commissioner Resigns Amid Fallout From Controversial Audio

News 9 McCurtain County Commissioner Mark Jennings handed in his resignation Wednesday morning, days after audio revealed that he and other county officials allegedly discussed killing two local journalists.

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McCurtain Co. Officials Suspended From Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association After Audio Clips Released

McCurtain Co. Officials Suspended From Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association After Audio Clips Released

News 9 Several McCurtain County officials have been suspended from the Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association after audio clips of alleged threats were released.

McCurtain Co. Officials Suspended From Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association After Audio Clips Released

McCurtain Co. Officials Suspended From Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association After Audio Clips Released

News 9 Several McCurtain County officials have been suspended from the Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association after audio clips of alleged threats were released.

McCurtain Hospital Evacuated Due To Bomb Threat

McCurtain Hospital Evacuated Due To Bomb Threat

News 9 The McCurtain Memorial Hospital is being evacuated after a bomb threat Tuesday.

McCurtain Hospital Evacuated Due To Bomb Threat

McCurtain Hospital Evacuated Due To Bomb Threat

News 9 The McCurtain Memorial Hospital is being evacuated after a bomb threat Tuesday.

Audio Altered, Illegally Obtained McCurtain Co. Sheriff Claims

Audio Altered, Illegally Obtained McCurtain Co. Sheriff Claims

News 9 The McCurtain County Sheriff’s Office has released a statement regarding the recordings of several county officials (including the sheriff) allegedly containing discussions of violence and racism, the statement claims that the audio may have been altered.

Audio Altered, Illegally Obtained McCurtain Co. Sheriff Claims

Audio Altered, Illegally Obtained McCurtain Co. Sheriff Claims

News 9 The McCurtain County Sheriff’s Office has released a statement regarding the recordings of several county officials (including the sheriff) allegedly containing discussions of violence and racism, the statement claims that the audio may have been altered.

Protestors Call For Resignations For Several McCurtain Co. Officials After Audio Clips Released

Protestors Call For Resignations For Several McCurtain Co. Officials After Audio Clips Released

Deanne Stein A large crowd gathered for a peaceful protest at the McCurtain County commissioners’ meeting Monday morning. They’re calling for the resignation of several county officials following the release of audio clips containing discussions of violence and racism.

Protestors Call For Resignations For Several McCurtain Co. Officials After Audio Clips Released

Protestors Call For Resignations For Several McCurtain Co. Officials After Audio Clips Released

Deanne Stein A large crowd gathered for a peaceful protest at the McCurtain County commissioners’ meeting Monday morning. They’re calling for the resignation of several county officials following the release of audio clips containing discussions of violence and racism.

McCurtain Co. Commission Convenes Emergency Meeting; Protestors Gather Outside

McCurtain Co. Commission Convenes Emergency Meeting; Protestors Gather Outside

News 9 Protestors have gathered outside the McCurtain County Commission offices Monday morning in Idabel as the commission convenes an emergency meeting.

McCurtain Co. Commission Convenes Emergency Meeting; Protestors Gather Outside

McCurtain Co. Commission Convenes Emergency Meeting; Protestors Gather Outside

News 9 Protestors have gathered outside the McCurtain County Commission offices Monday morning in Idabel as the commission convenes an emergency meeting.

Gov. Stitt Calls For McCurtain County Officials To Resign

Gov. Stitt Calls For McCurtain County Officials To Resign

News 9 Governor Kevin Stitt issued a statement Sunday evening calling for the resignation of multiple McCurtain County officials after comments they allegedly made were published in a recording.

Gov. Stitt Calls For McCurtain County Officials To Resign

Gov. Stitt Calls For McCurtain County Officials To Resign

News 9 Governor Kevin Stitt issued a statement Sunday evening calling for the resignation of multiple McCurtain County officials after comments they allegedly made were published in a recording.

FBI Investigating Alleged Death Threats Made By County Officials Against Oklahoma Newspaper Reporters

FBI Investigating Alleged Death Threats Made By County Officials Against Oklahoma Newspaper Reporters

News 9 The FBI has launched an investigation in McCurtain County following a disturbing recording obtained by News 9. The recording, captured by Gazette reporter Bruce Willingham, revealed county officials discussing plans to beat, kill and bury two newspaper reporters in Idabel, including Willingham's son, Chris.

FBI Investigating Alleged Death Threats Made By County Officials Against Oklahoma Newspaper Reporters

FBI Investigating Alleged Death Threats Made By County Officials Against Oklahoma Newspaper Reporters

News 9 The FBI has launched an investigation in McCurtain County following a disturbing recording obtained by News 9. The recording, captured by Gazette reporter Bruce Willingham, revealed county officials discussing plans to beat, kill and bury two newspaper reporters in Idabel, including Willingham's son, Chris.

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