SBA to Open Business Recovery Center in Seminole to Help Businesses Impacted by Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding
SBA to Open Business Recovery Center in Seminole to Help Businesses Impacted by Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center today announced the opening of an SBA Business Recovery Center in Seminole on Thursday July 7, 2022, to provide a wide range…
Read MoreInitial claims decrease for fourth consecutive week
Initial claims decrease for fourth consecutive week Oklahoma ranks in the top 10 in CNN’s Back-to-Normal Index OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) reports that initial claims, continued claims and the initial claims’ four-week moving average decreased, while the continued claims’ four-week moving average increased for the week ending June 25. “Oklahoma’s…
Read MoreHAPPENINGS AT THE GOLF COURSE
HAPPENINGS AT THE GOLF COURSE By Billie Gail Fox The 4th of July Tournament was held on Saturday, July 2nd. In spite of the heat, 48 golfers turned out. Bill Parker, Jim Manning, Pat Vaughn and Chuck Johnson won the tournament with a score of 17 under par. 2nd place went to Brad,…
Read MoreOil & Gas Collections Reach All-Time High
Oil & Gas Collections Reach All-Time High Charts and graphs OKLAHOMA CITY – Aided by record collections from oil and gas production, Gross Receipts to the Treasury in June and for the just-ended fiscal year show the state’s economy continues to expand in spite of current inflationary pressure, State Treasurer Randy McDaniel announced today. Collections…
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Fishing Report NORTHEAST Bell Cow: July 5. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 82°F and stained. Largemouth bass fair on buzz baits, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, shorelines, and standing timber. Channel catfish fair on worms around brush structure, shallows, and standing timber Black crappie and white crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure and…
Read MoreSpeaker McCall shares condolences regarding passing of former Rep. Jerry Shoemake
Speaker McCall shares condolences regarding passing of former Rep. Jerry Shoemake OKLAHOMA CITY – House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, today shared his condolences regarding the passing of former Rep. Jerry Shoemake, D-Morris. “Rep. Shoemake faithfully served the citizens of House District 16 for twelve years, and was considered a friend by his colleagues in the…
Read MoreFederal broadband discount still available for Oklahoma households
Federal broadband discount still available for Oklahoma households By Gail Ellis STILLWATER, Okla. – Thousands of Oklahomans are missing an opportunity to lower their monthly internet bills. The federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program is available to help households pay for internet service, but few have signed up since the program’s debut in December 2021. The…
Read MoreOkemah City Council announces special meeting
The Okemah City Council will conduct a special meeting of the City Council for the purposes of conducting a workshop session for the upcoming Water System Improvements. Location: Okemah City Hall, Council Room, 502 West Broadway, Okemah, OK. 74859 July 7, 2022 5:00 p.m.
Read MoreDonna Curry
Donna Curry November 29, 1965 – June 28, 2022 Donna Curry, 56, of McAlester, passed away Tuesday, June 28, in Tulsa. The family will welcome frineds for visitation on Sunday, July 3, at Brumley-Mills Funeral Home from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 5, at 10:00 a.m. at the Frink-Chambers School…
Read MoreAverage gasoline prices in Oklahoma have fallen
July 5, 2022 Average gasoline prices in Oklahoma have fallen Average gasoline prices in Oklahoma have fallen 7.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.44/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,294 stations in Oklahoma. Prices in Oklahoma are 3.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.62/g higher than…
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