CHOCTAW COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

The Choctaw Community Bulletin Board is a centralized hub that provides easy access to websites of local organizations and/or calendars of upcoming events. Stay connected and informed about the happenings in Choctaw by exploring the diverse range of community organizations and their dedicated websites. From cultural festivals to charity drives, the bulletin board keeps you in the loop, ensuring you never miss out on exciting events that enrich the fabric of the Choctaw community.

Community Organization Websites

Helpful Links

Town Hall Meetings for Choctaw's Roads-
A series of town hall meetings will be conducted by the City of Choctaw to engage with citizens regarding the current status of the road infrastructure. Town Hall Webpage

Celebrating Great Things in Choctaw

Recognition

Investigator Colten Lobb was honored with a Life Saving Award at the Oklahoma City Police Departments annual awards banquet. Investigator Lobb is credited with saving the life of a fellow law enforcement officers son.

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Community Survey

Community Economic Resiliency Initiative

Choctaw was awarded the 2023 CERI grant from the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG). CERI will provide practical planning assistance for the 23rd street corridor through the Institute for Quality Communities at the University of Oklahoma.

As a valued member of the Choctaw community, we would love to hear your thoughts about the corridor. This survey will only take approximately 5-7 minutes to complete. Please feel free to share with your family, friends, and neighbors. We appreciate your time and participation in this project survey as we build a better tomorrow.

Click here for the Citizen Survey

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Recognition

Chief Kelly Marshall recognizing her officers for rendering aid to local citizens during life threatening circumstances.

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Mayor Allcox with Chief Kelly Marshall, Officer Logan St. Clair, Officer Stephen Freeman and Officer Colten Lobb.

Officer Logan St. Clair: On November 27th, 2022, Officer Logan St. Clair was working an overtime traffic safety grant project when he heard dispatch start an ambulance to our local Wal-Mart on a shopper that was unresponsive.  Officer St. Clair responded and started CPR; another officer brought the department AED which administered one shock.  Officer St. Clair continued CPR until the Choctaw Fire Department then arrived on scene and began care of the patient.

Officer Stephen Freeman: On January 28th, 2023, Officer Stephen Freeman responded to a residence on an attempted suicide.  Upon arrival Officer Freeman found a male actively attempting to hang himself with a belt.  After several long moments of struggling with the male, Officer Freeman was able to remove the belt and place him on the ground.  The male continued to fight officer Freeman until help arrived and he was able to be placed into custody to receive mental health help.

Officer Colten Lobb: On July 4th, 2023, Officers were dispatched to our Wal-Mart on a shooting.  It was learned once on scene that a 14-year-old had accidentally shot his brother in the chest.  Officer Colten Lobb was one of the first officers to arrive.  Upon assessing the injuries, Officer Lobb applied a chest seal to the entrance and exit wounds on the 12-year-old.  Officer Lobb is a trained EMT; Chief Marshall firmly believes had Officer Lobb not had the knowledge and equipment provided; the 12-year-old would have had a fatal outcome.

Proclamation

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!

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At the September 19th City Council meeting, Mayor Allcox declared September 24th as Kenzie Stover day in the city of Choctaw. Kenzie was diagnosed with Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma at the age of 18.

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At the September 19th City Council meeting, City Councilman Cody Brewer declared September 21st as Brady Tucker Day in the city of Choctaw. This was a special moment for Councilman Brewer and the Tucker family, as Brady was Councilman Brewer's best friend when they were children. Brady was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 12 and passed away shortly after his 14th birthday.

Avery

On August 15th, the Mayor signed a proclamation officially designating September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the month of September, the city is paying tribute to local kids who have faced the battle against cancer.

In the image above, at the September 5th City Council meeting, Avery Clark stands with Mayor Allcox as he proclaims September 8th as "Avery Clark Day."

Below are the other children that are being recognized during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

In memory of young cancer fighters, the city commemorates Colter Eaton (9-27), Kensley Graham (9-1), Brady Tucker (9-21), and Angela Allen (9-25).

Celebrating young cancer survivors in our community, the city honors Graycen Kupczynski (9-13), Kenzie Stover (9-18), and Avery Clark (pictured above with the Mayor).

Retirement

Choctaw Fire Department's Chief Bumgarner has retired after serving the community for over 33 years. Happy Retirement Chief!!

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Congratulations!!

Kelly

Grant Awarded

Choctaw was recently awarded the CERI grant.

CERI

The CERI Program offers municipal governments the opportunity to develop planning demonstration (demo) sites that will model strategic community and long-term economic investment with a focus on placemaking and cultural heritage tourism. CERI aims to engage local governments to develop the tools they need to become economically resilient and sustainable.

For other grants that the city has been awarded, visit the grant announcement page- Choctaw grants

Great News!

A New Fire Truck for The City of Choctaw's Fire Department!

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Proclamation

Mayor Ross and CHS Wrestling Coach Benny Coleman

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Coach Benny Coleman was recognized for his years of service as a teacher and wrestling coach in the Choctaw- Nicoma Park School District.

RECOGNITION

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At the March 3, 2020 City Council meeting, Officers Gillum, Hill, and Seeds were honored for their heroic actions. Their commendable efforts in saving the lives of three individuals in separate events serve as a testament to their dedication and bravery.

Did we miss your organization? Email tshelby@choctawcity.org to add your website.