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Miami Utility Customers Notified of Electric Rate Increase Tied to GRDA Cost

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Miami Utility Customers Notified of Electric Rate Increase Tied to GRDA Costs MIAMI, Okla. — Miami utility customers were notified this week of an upcoming electric rate increase, following discussion at the January 2026 City Council meeting. City officials say the increase is primarily the result of higher wholesale power costs imposed by the Grand River Dam Authority, the city’s electricity provider. The adjustment is part of a phased rate increase plan linked to GRDA’s multi-year rate changes affecting municipal utilities across Oklahoma. Under the plan discussed by council members and utility staff, the rate increase includes: A $4 increase to the fixed monthly residential base charge, which is paid regardless of electricity usage. An increase to the per-kilowatt-hour usage rate , along with existing fees associated with power delivery and system maintenance. Together, these changes raise both the minimum monthly bill a...
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OSBI Announces $10,000 #Reward in McCurtain County Homicide Investigation

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OSBI Announces $10,000 Reward in McCurtain County Homicide Investigation TOM, Okla. (Jan. 6, 2026) — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the #homicide of 75-year-old Joe Fernando Salinas near the rural community of Tom, authorities said Tuesday. On Sept. 3, 2025, #McCurtain County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a death at a property near Jasper Hollow Road and Tom Cemetery Road , where they found Salinas deceased with injuries consistent with a homicide, officials said. The sheriff’s office subsequently requested assistance from the OSBI, which is now handling the investigation. The case remains active more than four months later, and no arrests have been made , OSBI said. The enhanced reward amo...
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A Century at the Counter: Nott’s Deli and Grocery Prepares to Say So Long

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A Century at the Counter: Nott’s Deli and Grocery Prepares to Say “So Long” By Miami News-Digest — Miami, Oklahoma For 106 years, the bell on the door at Nott’s Deli and Grocery has rung out a familiar sound in downtown Miami, a small, unassuming chime that signaled more than a customer entering a store. It meant neighbors meeting neighbors, stories being exchanged, and traditions quietly carried forward from one generation to the next. Founded in 1919, Nott’s Deli and Grocery has been a steady presence through wars, depressions, booms, busts, and the long arc of Route 66 history. Few businesses anywhere in the Ozarks can claim such continuity, and fewer still have done so while remaining deeply personal — a family business in the truest sense of the word. Now, after more than a century of service, the Nott family is retiring the business. Nott’s Deli and Grocery will remain open through January 31, 2026 ...
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A Storefront of Surprises on #Route66, Where Custom Meets Communit

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A Storefront of Surprises on #Route66, Where Custom Meets Community By Miami News-Digest — Miami, Okla. On a stretch of historic Route 66 where neon nostalgia and small-town resilience intersect, a storefront on North Main Street has quietly become something more than a place to shop. The Market on Route 66 , now located at 29 N. Main Street , is part gift shoppe, part custom studio, and part community crossroads — the kind of place that reveals itself slowly, rewarding curiosity. The business first opened in Miami about a year ago at 101 Main Street , before relocating in October 2025 to its current home, a move that brought increased visibility and foot traffic. “Glad for the spot... it offers better foot traffic,” said Teresa Lester. Lester, who operates the shop, credits Keith from Chapters , the neighboring business, with helping them get settled into the adjoining bui...
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Miami, Oklahoma Approves Flock Safety ALPR Cameras Without Public Hearing

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Miami, Oklahoma Approves Flock Safety ALPR Cameras Without Public Hearing By Miami News-Digest — Miami, Okla. The City of Miami, Oklahoma recently approved a contract with Flock Safety to install automated license plate reader ( ALPR ) cameras for the Miami Police Department, a move confirmed through city social media postings. The contract, described as contingent upon legal and financial review, authorizes the procurement of ALPR cameras from the Atlanta-based surveillance technology firm. However, to our knowledge, no formal public hearing or recorded vote has been made available to the community, and no ordinance or ordinance summary has yet been published in the city’s official minutes. No Public Engagement or Approval Process Seen Residents concerned about transparency say they have seen only brief social media announcements, with no public disclosure of cost, number of cameras, locations, or ...
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Miami, Oklahoma aprueba cámaras ALPR de Flock Safety sin audiencia pública

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Miami, Oklahoma aprueba cámaras ALPR de Flock Safety sin audiencia pública Por Miami News-Digest — Miami, Oklahoma La Ciudad de Miami, Oklahoma aprobó recientemente un contrato con Flock Safety para instalar cámaras de lectura automática de placas vehiculares ( ALPR ) destinadas al Departamento de Policía. El contrato fue descrito como condicionado a revisión legal y financiera. Sin embargo, hasta donde tenemos conocimiento, no se realizó ninguna audiencia pública formal ni se publicó una votación registrada o una ordenanza oficial. Falta de participación y transparencia pública Residentes expresan preocupación por la ausencia de información clave, incluyendo el costo del contrato, la cantidad de cámaras, sus ubicaciones y las normas que regirán el acceso y uso de los datos. “Es importante que los residentes entiendan quién tendrá acceso a los datos, cuánto tiempo se conser...
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Oklahoma’s SNAP Policy Shift: A Step Towards Healthier Choices and Healthier Children

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Oklahoma’s SNAP Policy Shift: A Step Towards Healthier Choices and Healthier Children Starting February 15, 2026, #Oklahoma will implement a new Healthy Food Waiver that prohibits the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( SNAP ) benefits to buy soft drinks and candy in grocery stores, convenience stores, and online retailers across the state. Under this waiver approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture ( #USDA ), the state government is amending the definition of “eligible food” to exclude: Carbonated sodas, sweetened teas and lemonades, sports and energy drinks, flavored waters with sweeteners, and similar beverages marketed with added sugar or artificial sweeteners. Candy products including chocolate bars, gummies, hard candies, licorice, taffy, mints, and chewing gum. Allowed items still include essentials like fruits, vegetables, proteins, milk, coffee, unsweetened tea, and 100% fruit or vegetable juice. The waiver is part of a t...
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