McCurtain Co. Commission Convenes Emergency Meeting; Protestors Gather Outside

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

Monday, April 17th 2023, 9:42 am

By: News 9, News On 6


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

The meeting is in response to audio of McCurtain Co. Sheriff Kevin Clardy, Commissioner Mark Jennings and several others allegedly made death threats to two reporters at the McCurtain County Gazette, a newspaper in the area.

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A crowd of protestors has gathered in Idabel.

A crowd began to gather at around 8 a.m., an hour before the meeting began, with protestors calling for the resignations of those involved.

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

Protestors are calling county officials' resignations.

In meeting now, Idabel Mayor Craig Young made a statement before meeting began, also calling for resignations of those heard on audio.

Neither Commissioner Jennings nor Sheriff Clardy are in attendance at the meeting.

We'll bring you updates on the emergency meeting here.

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