Senate Pro Tem Treat Appoints Sen. Pemberton as Retirement and Insurance Chairman
Senate Pro Tem Treat Appoints Sen. Pemberton as Retirement and Insurance Chairman OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today announced the appointment of Sen. Dewayne Pemberton, R-Muskogee, as the chairman of the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee. “Sen. Pemberton has a wealth of knowledge and proven background in a number of…
Read MoreCandidates file for County Commissioner
Candidates file for County Commissioner By R.L. Thompson Mark Coleman, former County Commissioner had already submitted his irrevocable resignation to the Governor and the Okfuskee County Commissioners effective on August 16 due to health reasons. Before the Commissioners could act on the letter, Commissioner Coleman passed away on August 20. During their August 20 meeting,…
Read MoreLavora Hall
Lavora Hall Lavora Bertis Hall, 87, went to be with her Heavenly Father on September 10, 2023 after enduring a battle with multiple myeloma. Lavora is preceded in death by her mother and father, Maude and Bert Anderson, husband Van Rhea Hall, sister Marie Marsh, son Jeff Hall, and daughter-in-law, Gail. She is survived by…
Read MoreKelly Sneed
Kelly Sneed Kelly Sneed was born Aug. 16, 1956, in Oklahoma City. He passed away Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, in Oklahoma City at the age of 67. All arrangements are being handled by Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Wetumka. Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com. To send flowers to the family visit. www.pamelaspioneerflowers.com
Read MoreSpecial Olympics Oklahoma to honor OSU President Shrum at Gold Medal Gala
Special Olympics Oklahoma to honor OSU President Shrum at Gold Medal Gala (TULSA, Sept. 7, 2023) — Special Olympics Oklahoma will honor Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum as the 2023 recipient of the “Barry Switzer Award of Excellence” Sept. 14 during the Gold Medal Gala at Southern Hills Country Club. Former University of Oklahoma…
Read MoreOklahoma State vs. Arizona State Postgame Notes
Oklahoma State vs. Arizona State Postgame Notes Oklahoma State (RV/-) at Arizona State September 9, 2023 | Tempe, Arizona (Mountain America Stadium) | Attendance: 42,569 Final Score: Oklahoma State 27, Arizona State 15 Records: Oklahoma State 2-0 overall; Arizona State 1-1 overall Postgame Notes After trailing, 15-7, early in the second quarter, OSU…
Read MoreThe Woodland Queen Fall Festival in Bristow
The Woodland Queen Fall Festival in Bristow Bristow, OK, October 21, 2023 -The Bristow Public Library is happy to announce their next event, the Woodland Queen Fall Festival, will take place on October 21, 2023. This FREE outdoor all-ages event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature an indoor…
Read MoreCATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET
CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET OKEMAH, OK, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 – The Okfuskee County Cattlemen’s Association is pleased to announce its next fundraising event will take place on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 6 p.m. at the Okfuskee County Fairgrounds. The Okfuskee County Cattlemen’s Association’s Annual Banquet is September 16, 2023 at 6:01 p.m. at…
Read MoreVacations are Good for Body and Soul
Vacations are Good for Body and Soul OKLAHOMA CITY – I read an interesting article about how Oklahomans work far more hours and use less vacation than those in other states. Coincidentally, this was at the airport as my own vacation was ending. Oklahoma ranked 14th for the hardest working workforce and finished in the…
Read MoreAmerican Legion to sponsor Flight Academy
American Legion to sponsor Flight Academy By R.L.Thompson Ron Gott, Commander of American Legion Post 0123 in Okemah announced this week, the American Legion will host the Sooner Flight Academy Day Camp again this year. The Flight Academy is a hands on Science Aviation Exploration for children ages 8-12. The Flight Academy is scheduled for…
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