8-31-04 - The FBI is taking part in an investigation into allegations of wrongdoing at the Bryan County Jail. Local prosecutors called in the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation last week amid accusations that a jailer raped a female inmate, but First News has learned the FBI is also asking questions about possible civil rights violations.
The allegations surround inmate on inmate abuse, that wasn’t stopped by jailers. The jail administrator resigned on Monday, and today Sheriff Bill Sturch says changes are on the way, pending the outcome of the investigations. The jail was taken over by the Jail Authority Board in July. Sturch says the recent allegations aren’t an indictment of the new board, but rather growing pains that come with any newly formed entity.
The OSBI and FBI will submit their finding to the Bryan County DA later this week.
Posted: 05/23/13 - Julie Luton of Bonham took home the top honor of the evening at the recent volunteer banquet hosted by the Fannin County Children’s Center. Luton was named the CASA Volunteer of the Year for her work in advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care. Read More
Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
