OMMA Launches Updated Website
OMMA Launches Updated Website The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) is excited to announce the launch of its updated website. OMMA worked closely with the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) to carry this project through to the finish line. With highly-sought quick links that make applying for a license, checking the status of…
Read MorePaden Second Semester and Yearly Honor Roll
Paden Second Semester and Yearly Honor Roll First Grade: Second Semester “A” Honor Roll: Remington Blackwell, Naomi Campbell, Jake Deal, Jazmin Lee, Bowdee Nutt, and Flower Yang. “A&B” Honor Roll: Larramie Baker, Xaylee Burris, Braylen Dale, Rhett Guinn, George Hang, Hudson Lee, and Ari Thomas. 21-22 School Year “A” Honor Roll: Jake Deal “A&B” Honor…
Read MoreDelayed by neighborhood shooting, Okemah 12u and 8u advance to state
Delayed by neighborhood shooting, Okemah 12u and 8u advance to state Of all the motivational speeches that coach Anthony Gaxiola rehearsed, inspiring his kids to overcome the fear of a neighborhood shooting probably wasn’t in the original script. Yet that’s a message that had to be delivered after Friday night’s game was postponed due…
Read MoreHAPPENINGS AT THE GOLF COURSE
HAPPENINGS AT THE GOLF COURSE By Billie Gail Fox “Pup” Rogers came into the clubhouse after his round of golf on Friday. June 24th, fell in a chair, and said…
Read More2022 Pharoah Class Reunion
2022 Pharoah Class Reunion The Pharoah Class Reunion was held Saturday, June 11th at the Okfuskee County Fairgrounds in Okemah. Registration began at 9a.m. with 27 alumni and family members attending. Lunch was served at noon with Earl Williams leading the prayer. The Alumni Committee appreciates all alumni and family members attending our 2022 reunion.…
Read MoreDebra Ann Stevens
Debra Ann Stevens Funeral services for Debra Ann Stevens will be held Friday, July 1, 2022 at 2:00 PM at the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Okemah. Debra Ann Johnson was born January 27, 1955 in Spiro, OK to Willie Johnson Jr. and Helen Osborne. Debra was a proud 1973 graduate of Spiro High…
Read MoreDaniel Dean Collins
Daniel Dean Collins Funeral services for Daniel Dean Collins will be held Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 2:00 PM at the Burnett Mission Church in Paden, Oklahoma. Interment will follow at the Oakdale Cemetery in Paden. Daniel Dean Collins was born June 2, 1945 in Paden, Oklahoma to Pleze Edgar Collins and Sylvia Cecil (Morelock)…
Read MoreBudget Break Down By Sen. Roger Thompson, Senate Appropriations Chair
Budget Break Down By Sen. Roger Thompson, Senate Appropriations Chair (For digital audio, go to www.oksenate.gov/audio) While education makes up the lion’s share of Oklahoma’s budget, health and human services represents the second largest category. This week, I want to break down some of the important appropriations we’ve made in the Fiscal Year 2023 budget,…
Read MoreState Prevails at U.S. Supreme Court, Can Protect Crime Victims in Eastern Oklahoma
State Prevails at U.S. Supreme Court, Can Protect Crime Victims in Eastern Oklahoma OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General John O’Connor released the following statement, “Today, the U.S. Supreme Court stood up for the safety of Oklahomans of native American heritage in eastern Oklahoma. The Supreme Court recognized Oklahoma’s sovereignty and jurisdiction to prosecute non-Indians who…
Read MoreRaymond Overall celebrates 100th birthday
Raymond Overall celebrates 100th birthday Friends and family stopped by the Colonial Park nursing home on Saturday, June 18 to celebrate the 100th birthday of longtime Okemah resident, Raymond Overall. Senator Roger Thompson was also on hand to present Raymond with a citation of recognition in honor of reaching the centennial milestone. Raymond…
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