There is a quiet kind of patriotism that lives in the pages of a community newspaper. It is not loud or brash. It does not chase after the latest fads or viral outrage. Instead, it documents the truth of everyday life—faithfully, honestly, and without fail. In Choctaw County, The Choctaw Plaindealer has been that voice for generations.
Today, we find ourselves at a crossroads not unlike those faced by our forebears. The world is noisier than ever. Headlines shout from a thousand digital corners, many with no stake in Choctaw County, no care for our people, our schools, our courthouse, our kin. But still, every week, your hometown paper shows up. We cover city board meetings, school board decisions, local sports, high school achievements, arrests, obituaries, and the quiet, hard-earned victories that make up a life here.
This week, we’re making a special offer—not just for the sake of business, but for the sake of community. For a limited time, we are offering a one-year subscription to The Choctaw Plaindealer for just $25. That’s the very same price we charged in 2002, the year I was first honored to be named publisher. It is a throwback not just in cost, but in spirit. A reminder that what we do matters.
Subscribing to your local newspaper is more than a transaction—it’s a commitment. A commitment to truth, to accountability, and to the belief that small towns deserve the same kind of watchdog journalism and civic storytelling as any big city. It is your way of saying, “This place matters.”
So whether you've been a reader since we still set type by hand, or you're new to the county, we invite you to join—or rejoin—our loyal subscribers. For $25, you’re not just getting ink on paper. You’re investing in the soul of Choctaw County.
We thank you for your support. And we’ll keep showing up—just like we always have.
Editor’s note: Joseph McCain is the publisher of The Choctaw Plaindealer. He has worked in the newspaper industry for over 30 years and may be reached at 662-803-5236 or email newsroomwinstoncountyjournal.com.
