About McCurtain County Government Transparency, Media LLC. 

McCurtain County News is an independent, digital-first news organization dedicated to nonpartisan investigative reporting, public record transparency, and community coverage across McCurtain County, Oklahoma—including Broken Bow, Idabel, Hochatown, and surrounding municipalities.

Founded to deliver objective legal and governmental oversight, our mission is to provide residents with accurate, verified facts grounded in primary sources, public records, and official Oklahoma state statutes.

Editorial Standards & AP Compliance

We adhere strictly to the Associated Press (AP) Statement of News Values and Principles.

• Accuracy & Fact-Checking: Every article is vetted against official records, court dockets, statutory citations, and primary source documentation before publication.

• Editorial Independence: We operate free from political influence, municipal conflicts of interest, or advertiser control.

• Corrections Policy: If a factual error occurs, we correct it promptly and transparently. Major corrections are noted directly at the top or bottom of the article detailing what was updated and why.

• Byline & Accountability Policy: Every news report published carries an identified human byline. We do not publish anonymous or unverified editorial attacks.

Leadership & Editorial Board

Entity / Parent Organization: McCurtain County Government Transparency, Media LLC

Owner & Journalist: Cristal Joslin

Direct Contact: mccurtaincountynews@gmail.com

Technical & Site Administration: Shane Collette (shane@mccurtaincountygovernment.com)

Headquarters / Main Office: Hochatown, OK 74728

Ownership & Funding Disclosure

McCurtain County News is locally owned and operated by Cristal Joslin under McCurtain County Government Transparency, Media LLC.

• Revenue Sources: Our operations are funded strictly through local digital advertising, subscriber support, and private capital.

• Non-Interference: Advertisers and financial supporters hold zero sway or review over our newsroom’s editorial decisions, story selection, or investigative reporting.

Contact Information

• Owner & Editorial Inquiries: Cristal Joslin (mccurtaincountynews@gmail.com)

• Technical & Admin Inquiries: Shane Collette (shane@mccurtaincountygovernment.com)

• Newsroom & News Tips: tipdesk@mccurtaincountygovernment.com

• Corrections & Retractions: corrections@mccurtaincountygovernment.com

• Mailing Address: McCurtain County Government Transparency, Media LLC, Hochatown, OK 74728

• Website: mccurtaincountygovernment.com