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Read MoreJeannie Kay Green
Jeannie Kay Green Jeannie Kay Green was born December 6, 1956 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Cecil and Betty (Cook) Green. She passed away December 21, 2023 in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 67. Jeannie was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing her computer, planting flowers, mowing her yard, going to yard sales and spending time…
Read MoreIRS helps taxpayers by providing penalty relief on nearly 5 million 2020 and 2021 tax returns; restart of collection notices in 2024 marks end of pandemic-related pause
IRS helps taxpayers by providing penalty relief on nearly 5 million 2020 and 2021 tax returns; restart of collection notices in 2024 marks end of pandemic-related pause WASHINGTON – In a major step to help people who owe back taxes, the Internal Revenue Service today announced new penalty relief for approximately 4.7 million individuals, businesses…
Read MorePSO Announces Refunds on Interim Rates
PSO Announces Refunds on Interim Rates TULSA, Okla. (December 20, 2023) – Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) residential customers will see refunds of interim rates on their monthly bills starting in January. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission approved new rates for PSO customers on November 21, resulting in refunds with interest on interim rates that…
Read MoreLinda Kay Dun
Linda Kay Dunn Graveside Services for Linda Kay Dunn, 79 were held December 19, 2023 at Highland Cemetery at 10:00 A.M. Linda was born to George Leonard Donnell & Lillian (Taylor) Donnell December 24, 1943 in Okemah, Oklahoma. Linda was a 1961 graduate of Okemah High School; she attended East Central University and earned a…
Read MoreBessie Mae Morphis
Bessie Mae Morphis Bessie Mae Morphis passed away December 17, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 82. Bessie was born to John Harold Underwood and Amy Roselie (Smith) Underwood on January 18, 1941 in Okemah, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her husband Donald Morphis, four brothers Junior, Charles, Orville, and…
Read MoreStart off the New Year with a Free Hike in an Oklahoma State Park!
Start off the New Year with a Free Hike in an Oklahoma State Park! This New Year’s Day, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) is offering free guided hikes, admission and parking at participating parks as part of the national America’s State Parks First Day Hikes. This initiative promotes outdoor recreation and takes place…
Read MoreOur Emotions
Thinking Out Loud: Our Emotions Emotions are not only something that simply stir around in the brain; they also invade every cell in the body and affect the immune system. However, they are ingenious in that they communicate with our inner response to change, and equally important, eventually they provide many messages about how to…
Read MoreBullard files bill to stop age discrimination in firearms purchases
Bullard files bill to stop age discrimination in firearms purchases OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, filed legislation recently to better protect the Second Amendment rights of Oklahomans when purchasing firearms. Senate Bill 1218 would prohibit licensed dealers from denying anyone over the age of 18 from purchasing a firearm based on his or…
Read MoreUCO to Graduate More than 900 Students at Fall Commencement Ceremonies, Dec. 15-16
UCO to Graduate More than 900 Students at Fall Commencement Ceremonies, Dec. 15-16 The University of Central Oklahoma will celebrate the achievements of approximately 921 graduates during the Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremonies Dec. 15-16, in Central’s Hamilton Field House. UCO President Todd G. Lamb will offer comments at each of the university’s four ceremonies. Commencement…
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