Canoo Delivering First Made in Oklahoma Electric Vehicles to State Government
Canoo Delivering First Made in Oklahoma Electric Vehicles to State Government Milestone delivering first batch in agreement of up to 1,000 vehicles A leading high-tech mobility company announced on Monday, November 13, they are delivering its first Made in Oklahoma electric vehicles to the state of Oklahoma. This is a milestone that marks the start…
Read MoreFreedom still rings in America
Editorial Freedom still rings in America By Roger L. Thompson On April 17, 1775, when the British tried to take the weapons from the Americans and fighting broke out and a shot was fired. This shot was later described as the “shot that was heard around the world.” Whether it was pouring tea in the…
Read MoreStitt Cabinet official’s concerns over Oklahoma education agency finances prompted resignation
Stitt Cabinet official’s concerns over Oklahoma education agency finances prompted resignation Education secretary says she struggled to get information from Ryan Walters By Nuria Martinez-Keel and Carmen Forman Oklahoma Voice OKLAHOMA CITY — The governor’s former education secretary said she resigned from her position after three months because the state superintendent’s administration…
Read MoreOU Health Breaks Ground on New Children’s Behavioral Health Center
OU Health Breaks Ground on New Children’s Behavioral Health Center OU Health broke ground and kicked off a capital fundraising campaign Wednesday, Nov. 1, for a new pediatric Behavioral Health Center, an innovative facility where Oklahoma youth will receive the highest quality of treatment and support for mental and behavioral health conditions. The facility, called…
Read MoreCaleb Michael Fraser
Caleb Michael Fraser Funeral services for Caleb Michael Fraser will be held Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Okemah High School Panther Dome with Bro. Donald Baker officiating and assisted by Connie Reilly. Caleb Michael Fraser was born April 4, 1983 in Henryetta, Oklahoma to Michael E. Fraser and Linda (Conceicao) Fraser.…
Read MoreOklahoma National Guard Museum hosts annual Veterans Day ceremony
Oklahoma National Guard Museum hosts annual Veterans Day ceremony OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma National Guard’s Office of Public Affairs invites all local media to the annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Oklahoma National Guard Museum, formerly known as the 45th Infantry Division Museum. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, November 11 at 10…
Read MoreJuanita L. Dodson
Juanita L. Dodson Juanita was born November 3, 1940, in Banner, Oklahoma to Rosco Landers and Ornest B. (Smith) Landers. She passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at her home in Wetumka at the age of 83. Juanita was a longtime resident of the Okemah area. When she was young, she would help with the…
Read MoreOctober Sales Tax Disbursements Up for Okemah and Okfuskee County
October Sales Tax Disbursements Up for Okemah and Okfuskee County October Use Tax Disbursements Up for Okemah and Okfuskee County By Alanna Bradley ONL Reporter The report for sales and use tax disbursements for October 2023 was released by the Oklahoma Tax Commission recently. The disbursements reflect local tax revenue receipts from August 2023 business.…
Read MoreDrummond files litigation against social media giant Meta for knowingly damaging mental health of youth
Drummond files litigation against social media giant Meta for knowingly damaging mental health of youth OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 24, 2023) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed a lawsuit today against Meta for knowingly designing and deploying harmful features on Instagram, Facebook and its other social media platforms that are addictive to children and teens. Meta…
Read MoreViews From the Back Pew
Views From the Back Pew Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Being prepared is something that my granddad always believed. I remember anytime that I would go with him on a trip, he seemed to pack the car with half the tools from his toolbox. He was a…
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