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January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month

D. Mills Law Enforcement Advocate — Creek County

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

A month designed to bring attention to and inform the public about this very serious, often unreported, and dangerous activity.Human trafficking includes both forced labor and sex trafficking.

January is National Stalking Awareness Month

D. Mills Law Enforcement Advocate — Creek County

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

January is National Stalking Awareness Month and this year's theme is Know it, Name It, Stop It. This year's theme reflects a call to action to educate and identify stalking behaviors.

Central Tech training builds skills that make a difference for Blood

Central Tech training builds skills that make a difference for Blood Donors and Patients

News Staff

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

January is National Blood Donor Month, and while it is a time to recognize the lifesaving generosity of blood donors, it is also an opportunity to highlight the individual training to safely collect those donations.

Beware! New scam alert called “brushing”

Angie Gentry Angie.gentry@bristownews.com

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

What will they come up with next? There is a new scam taking place called “brushing”. A brushing scam is where you get a package delivered to your doorstep. The package is in your name and the address is correct. You have no idea what is inside because you aren't the one that ordered it.

Winter hits the community with sub zero temperatures

News Staff

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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A special “Thank You” to all of you who submitted snow pictures.

News Staff

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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Creek County Sheriff's office executes sting operation

Angie Gentry Angie.gentry@bristownews.com

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

On Sunday, Jan. 18, the Creek County Sheriff's office executed a sting operation after receiving a tip regarding a planned burglary.Acting on the information, the deputies positioned themselves in different areas inside the residence, with the owner's permission, and waited.

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Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience, performing at the Freeland Center

News Staff

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

GRAMMY-Award-winning zydeco artist Terrance Simien brings his internationally acclaimed band, Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience, to the Freeland Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

The community’s police department gathered with the kids to be a kid for a short time, sledding with and showing the kids that police officers are really the good guys, even in sub zero weather. by Jessica Lynn

BPD having fun with area kids, sledding

Freelancer Writer

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Creek County and the whole state were hit by a winter storm over the past few days, bringing snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. Most areas saw around 6– 8 inches of snow, enough to make roads slick and tricky to navigate.

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Colliding, fiery semis shut down turnpike

News Staff

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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