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Hi Muskogee, we made it to Thursday! 

In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: AI boom’s water toll, murder mystery dinner and wine tasting, and Jo Dee Messina + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

Modernizing workforce support statewide: Oklahoma Works moved its Muskogee job center to the NSU Muskogee campus, and Guymon’s center relocated too, to improve access and better connect jobseekers and employers — see where centers moved.

A boost for local life: The Cherokee Nation has unveiled a community center for elders in nearby Tahlequah’s Sequoyah Heights, a 3,000-square-foot space with commercial kitchen, seating area, playground, and safe room, supported by grants — get all the details.

AI boom’s water toll: Google’s massive Pryor data center used 1.1 billion gallons in a year and discharged wastewater to the Neosho River as Oklahoma water demand is expected to climb 18% — get all the details.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Get lucky at St. Patrick’s Plant Bingo
• Celebrate women’s stories over tea
• Shop Muskogee’s premier kids’ consignment event
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now
• Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

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From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.

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Burger night upgrade: Watson’s Chophouse on 3rd grills hand-patted, half-pound burgers from 100% premium ground loin… think Mushroom Swiss with truffle aioli or a bacon “cheezeburger” crowned with a quarter-pound of pork belly. Big, bold, and gloriously messy, it’s Muskogee-style comfort done right.

Lace up this week: Muskogee Skate Center brings the hometown rink vibe with public skating, birthday party packages, and a snack bar that cures Monday moods. Perfect for friends or kids, a few laps turn into laughs and easy quality time.

History, no homework: In a renovated Midland Valley Railroad Depot, Three Rivers Museum serves up Muskogee’s story: railroad lore, a 1940s diesel switch engine, and a sweet nod to the city’s Girl Scout cookie roots. It’s a low-key wander with substance, minus the lecture hall vibes.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Muskogee for grown ups

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🖼 Oil Paint Workshop: Still Life @ Muskogee Art Guild | Friday (3/6) at 10:00 AM – At Muskogee Art Guild, Cheryl Roach leads a from-life still life oil workshop that nails the foundations, form, values, and color that behaves. Think Dutch masters without the wigs, learn to mix paint properly, sort warm vs cool, and make that pear look intentional.

🏆 Three Forks Tournament @ Three Forks Harbor | Saturday (3/7) at 6:30 AM – Round two of the Three Forks Tournament, and the bragging rights are getting louder. Show up with your best gear and an even better story, then see what everyone brings in at the weigh-in. Losers buy coffee, winners pretend it was skill, not luck.

🃏 Three Rivers Trading Card, Vintage Toy, & Collectibles Show @ Muskogee Civic Center | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Muskogee Civic Center Arena is hosting a proper trading card, vintage toy, and collectibles show. Eighty tables of sports cards, Pokémon, Magic, and oddball treasures you swore would pay for college. Bring your stash, buy, sell, and flex those haggling muscles, no picked over leftovers.

🌮 Indian Tacos and Charity Bingo @ American Legion Post #20 | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Feeling charitable, hungry, and a little competitive? Ten-buck Indian tacos for dine-in bingo players, takeout for the rest, and cards at $10, $15, or $20. Come for the taco, stay for the quilt, the cordless drill, the gift cards, and bragging rights.

💃 Family Engagement Night: Social Dance & Demonstration @ Muskogee High School | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Think you can keep up with a round dance? Muskogee Public Schools Indian Education hosts a family night to learn social dances from across Indian Country, with friendly guidance and zero pressure. Bring the crew, wear comfy shoes, and trade screen time for steps.

🔨 Seeds of Hope Dinner and Live Auction @ Indian Capital Technology Center | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – If you like your philanthropy served with lasagna, chicken Alfredo, and a side of sax, Gospel Rescue Mission’s dinner and live auction at ICTC Perry Center delivers. Muskogee’s Jermaine Mondaine brings tunes, Hoot Owl keeps it lively, and your bids plant hope here at home.

✂ Wow Wednesday: Crafting @ Muskogee Public Library | Wednesday (3/11) at 4:00 PM – Got an elementary kid who treats your dining table like a craft zone? Wow Wednesday is a relaxed after-school make-and-take, with simple projects, friendly helpers, and enough glue sticks to power through. They craft, you savor ten quiet minutes, and the fridge gets new art.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/7 Seeds of Hope Dinner and Live Auction @ Indian Capital Technology Center – 6:00 PM
• 3/7 Simply Seger @ Roxy Theater – 7:30 PM
• 3/14 Murder Mystery Dinner and Wine Tasting @ The Ivy Room – 6:30 PM
• 3/28 Jo Dee Messina @ Muskogee Civic Center – 7:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Muskogee report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 73°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 55%

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Tomorrow – High: 75°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 83%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. Low around 48, with temperatures rising to around 52 overnight. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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