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Alan Dale Adkins

Alan Dale Adkins Alan Dale Adkins was born February 28, 1975 at Okemah Hospital to Jim Adkins and Brenda McFarland. Alan passed away at his home in Weleetka at the age of 48. Alan loved the working the farm and raising hogs. He loved hunting, fishing and rodeo. His love for the rodeo continued throughout…

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Drummond issues formal opinion pointing to lack of oversight in state purchasing

Drummond issues formal opinion pointing to lack of oversight in state purchasing OKLAHOMA CITY (April 13, 2023) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued a formal opinion today affirming a recent report by the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT) that found significant shortcomings in state purchasing oversight. Responding to an opinion requested by state Rep.…

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Turkey Numbers Reported “Steady” Ahead of April 16 Hunting Opener 

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Spring turkey hunting season will open statewide Sunday, April 16. Bird numbers are “holding steady” compared with 2022 numbers but still remain well below long-term averages in all regions. (GARRETT GASTON/FLICKR CC-BYNCND2) GOBBLER REPORT 2023 Turkey Numbers Reported “Steady” Ahead of April 16 Hunting…

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Recognizing Those Who Serve Others

Recognizing Those Who Serve Others Rosalynn Carter says, “Without volunteers, we’d be a nation without a soul.” So as a nation, we celebrate volunteers this month. Volunteers are essential to the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program of Oklahoma. Ombudsman Volunteers are not just friendly visitors, they are trained to investigate complaints and resolve problems on…

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Companion planting flowers and veggies can boost pollination

Companion planting flowers and veggies can boost pollination By Trisha Gedon STILLWATER, Okla. – When gardeners plant their vegetable and flower gardens, the edibles and ornamentals typically are located in different places. But planting them in the same bed is beneficial to pollinators. Casey Hentges, Oklahoma State University Extension associate specialist and host of OSU…

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Commerce Presents Recruitment and Expansion Efforts to the Senate Economic Development Select Committee

    Commerce Presents Recruitment and Expansion Efforts to the Senate Economic Development Select Committee   OKLAHOMA CITY – This week, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) presented the state’s recent recruitment efforts and success trends for existing companies to the new Senate Economic Development Select Committee.  Since 2018, Commerce has seen a 91% increase in…

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Arts & Culture Day is next Tuesday, April 18th! 

Arts & Culture Day is next Tuesday, April 18th!  Arts & Culture Day is Oklahoma’s dedicated arts advocacy event. Bringing together lawmakers, business leaders, educators, and arts advocates, Arts & Culture Day provides attendees with the tools needed to advocate for the expansion of the arts & culture in Oklahoma. Tuesday, April 18, 2023 8:30am…

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Ruth Ann Travis

Ruth Ann Travis Graveside services for Ruth Ann Travis will be held Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Morse Cemetery north of Okemah with Bro. David Hamilton officiating. Ruth Ann Travis was born November 21, 1936 in Dewar, Oklahoma to Charles and Willie Mae Friend. She passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023…

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Marcus Barry Scott

Marcus Barry Scott Funeral services for Marcus Barry Scott will be held Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Salt Creek Indian Baptist Church of Wetumka. Interment will follow at the Salt Creek Church Cemetery. Wake services will be Monday, April 17, 2022 at 7:00 PM also at the Salt Creek Church. Marcus…

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Mike Eugene Willis

Mike Eugene Willis Funeral services for Mike Eugene Willis will be held Monday, April 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the First Assembly of God Church of Okemah, 1700 W. Broadway, Okemah, OK. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah. Mike Eugene Willis was born October 21, 1958 to Albert Glen Willis and…

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