Senate 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 MoreSTATEMENT FROM OKLAHOMA EDUCATORS HALL OF FAME
STATEMENT FROM OKLAHOMA EDUCATORS HALL OF FAME For nearly 40 years, the Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame has celebrated those who have dedicated their lives to Oklahoma’s children and their futures. We honor their expertise, commitment, sacrifice, leadership, and service every year. We will continue to do so. Since the non-profit organization’s incorporation in 1984,…
Read MoreOkfuskee County Farm Family of the year
Congratulations to Leaning Oak Ranch and Buck, Dale, Tate and Debra Rich who were awarded the Farm Family of the Year Award by the Okfuskee County Cattleman’s Association Saturday, March 4 at their quarterly meeting. Thank you to the Rich family all that you do for Okfuskee County Cattleman and our community.
Read MoreInterim Executive Director Greg Slavonic takes charge on the first day at the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs
Interim Executive Director Greg Slavonic takes charge on the first day at the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) is excited to announce the appointment of retired Rear Admiral Greg Slavonic as its new Interim Executive Director, who officially took charge on March 13, 2023. Admiral Slavonic brings…
Read MoreSITES Program Addressing Infrastructure Needs, Bringing Increased Opportunities to Oklahoma Communities
SITES Program Addressing Infrastructure Needs, Bringing Increased Opportunities to Oklahoma Communities In February, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the launch of its new Supporting Industrial Transformation and Economic Success (SITES) Program. The SITES Program is proactively addressing statewide site infrastructure needs to meet the demand of existing businesses as well as companies…
Read MoreNorman R. Gilley
Norman R. Gilley Norman R. Gilley, age 90, passed away at the Oklahoma Veteran’s Center in Talihina, Oklahoma, early Tuesday morning, March 14, 2023. Mr. Gilley was born in Boynton, Oklahoma on October 02, 1932 and was one of fifteen children. When he was seventeen, he joined the United States Marine Corp and served in…
Read MoreJeffrey Dean Fisher
Jeffrey Dean Fisher Funeral services for Jeffrey Dean Fisher will be held Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah with Nancy Dodson officiating. Jeffrey Dean Fisher was born December 20, 1953 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Frank James Fisher and Caroline (Chaffin) Fisher. He passed away March…
Read MoreLuther Franklin Cowan
Luther Franklin Cowan Luther Franklin Cowan, a resident of Yukon, Oklahoma, passed away on March 16, 2023 at the age of 79 after a relatively short battle with pneumonia and respiratory failure. A celebration of Luther’s life will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Parks Brothers Funeral Home in his…
Read MoreDorothy Irene Tierney
Dorothy Irene Tierney Funeral services for Dorothy Irene Tierney will be held Friday, March 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah. Dorothy Irene Tierney was born July 5, 1930 in Okfuskee, Oklahoma to James L. Gates and Ora J.…
Read MoreCapt. Richard Shawn Parker
Capt. Richard Shawn Parker Funeral services for Capt. Richard Shawn Parker will be held Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Southeast Expo Center in McAlester, Oklahoma. Interment will follow at the Wetumka City Cemetery with full honors. Richard Shawn Parker was born May 28, 1970 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Rickey J. Parker…
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