Staff photo by D.E. Smoot
Councilors Marlon Coleman, left, and Ivory Vann, right, present a floral
arrangement to Perline Boyattia, center, who was recognized along with her late husband, the Rev. R.E. Boyattia, for their service to the community both personally and through their church. The presentation was made Monday during the Muskogee City Council meeting. Mayor Bob Coburn presented a plaque and key to the city to Boyattia, who has carried on her late husband’s ministry.

From March 15, 2016