Mulready Files Action Against CVS/Caremark
Mulready Files Action Against CVS/Caremark Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready announced today the filing of an administrative action against CVS/Caremark that outlines alleged violations of the Patient’s Right to Pharmacy Choice Act. The filing targets the practice of “steering patients” to CVS pharmacies and prescription mail-order services and seeks to censure, suspend, place on probation…
Read MoreNew Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center breaks ground
New Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center breaks ground By: Sara Plummer An unprecedented public-private partnership for better mental health was showcased Thursday at a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center in downtown Tulsa. The 106-bed hospital will replace the current Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health and will feature a 24-hour crisis response Urgent…
Read MoreOKLAHOMA TOURISM AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER STATE PARK EARTH DAY EVENTS
OKLAHOMA TOURISM AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER STATE PARK EARTH DAY EVENTS The department will hold events across the state at 10 different state parks. OKLAHOMA CITY (April 21, 2023) — The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department has announced a statewide Earth Day event at 10 different state parks Saturday, April 22. The agency is inviting…
Read MoreKenneth Eugene Lucas Jr.
Kenneth Eugene Lucas Jr. Kenneth Eugene Lucas, Jr. was born May 21, 1966 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Kenneth Eugene Lucas and Betty Jo (Mack) Powers. He passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 in Okemah, Oklahoma at the age of 56. Kenneth Eugene Lucas grew up in Oklahoma City. He worked as a mechanic enjoyed…
Read MoreThomas Dale Fairres Sr.
Thomas Dale Fairres Sr. A memorial service for Thomas Dale Fairres Sr. will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Thomas Dale Fairres Sr. was born March 10, 1955 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Margie (Smith) Fairres and Thomas Youl Fairres. He passed away Saturday,…
Read MoreCongratulations to Kristing Thao.
Congratulations, to Mason sophomore Kristine Thao. Kristine is shown here with her science teacher Vernice Nichols, Okfuskee County Conservation District Manager Michelle Dodson, Thao, and Mason Superintendent Vernie Thomas, as she is presented with a plaque and cash prize for winning the “Healthy Soil, Healthy Life” art contest. Thao won the Okfuskee County Conservation contest,…
Read MoreOKFB to host second-annual 4-H and FFA legislative camp June 27-28
OKFB to host second-annual 4-H and FFA legislative camp June 27-28 Oklahoma Farm Bureau is set to host Capitol Camp June 27-28 at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City. Capitol Camp, formerly known as the Youth Legislative Experience, will bring together high school juniors and seniors from 4-H and FFA to learn about the…
Read MoreExploitation of an elderly person
Exploitation of an elderly person Charges filed By R. L. Thompson For many older adults they depend on their family to take care of them in their sunset years. According to an affidavit filed by Okemah Police Chief Patrick Williams which led to criminal charges being filed in District Court in Okfuskee County, an elderly…
Read MoreSenate supports bill making first conviction of domestic violence against pregnant women a felony
Senate supports bill making first conviction of domestic violence against pregnant women a felony The full Senate has approved a bill to make domestic violence against a pregnant woman a felony upon the first conviction. Senate Bill 1046, by Sen. Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, was approved unanimously on Thursday after previously winning support in two separate…
Read MoreOKFB praises Drummond’s action on lesser prairie chicken listing
OKFB praises Drummond’s action on lesser prairie chicken listing Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel today thanked Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond for joining a lawsuit challenging a federal rule listing the lesser prairie chicken as endangered and threatened under the Endangered Species Act. “We appreciate Attorney General Drummond standing up for our family farmers…
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