Cattlemen’s Association annual fundraising banquet
Cattlemen’s Association annual fundraising banquet The Okfuskee County Cattlemen’s Association’s Annual Banquet is September 16, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Okfuskee County Fairgrounds in Okemah, Oklahoma. This free event will welcome beef industry vendors, a live auction with items and homemade desserts. The meal is provided by the Okfuskee County Cattlemen’s Association and no…
Read MoreMcCall Issues Statement Condemning Bomb Threats Against Schools
McCall Issues Statement Condemning Bomb Threats Against Schools OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, today issued a statement condemning the bomb threats recently called in to multiple Oklahoma schools and asking education stakeholders to tone down political rhetoric and renew their focus on increased student academic outcomes. “First and foremost, I want…
Read MoreOklahoma National Guard deployed one CH-47 Chinook helicopter and five aircrew members to Louisiana today to battle wildfires there.
The Oklahoma National Guard deployed one CH-47 Chinook helicopter and five aircrew members to Louisiana today to battle wildfires there. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt authorized the 8-day deployment after the Louisiana Department of Emergency Management requested support. Louisiana declared a state of emergency after wildfires developed in Beauregard, Rapides and Grant Parishes. The deployment will…
Read MoreGovernor sets Special Election Dates for Okfuskee County Commissioner District 1
J. Kevin Stitt Office of the Governor State of Oklahoma EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE PROCLAMATION I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, pursuant to the authority vested in me by 26 O.S. § 12-111(A), hereby order that a Special Election be held to fill a vacancy in the office of County Commissioner for…
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Kortnie Michelle Wilbourn Funeral services for Kortnie Michelle Wilbourn will be held Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Wetumka, Oklahoma. Interment will follow at the Wetumka Cemetery. Kortnie Michelle Wilbourn was born December 2, 1978 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Michael Wilbourn and Rhonda (Dyer) Springs. She…
Read MoreOklahoma Water Resources Board Holds Public Meetings on Statewide Water Plan
Oklahoma Water Resources Board Holds Public Meetings on Statewide Water Plan OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Water Resources Board is hosting a series of in-person and virtual meetings with water industry professionals and the public on the development of the Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan (OCWP). The Plan focuses on securing and building water resilience for…
Read MoreRep. Conley Announces She will not Seek Reelection in 2024
Rep. Conley Announces She will not Seek Reelection in 2024 OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Sherrie Conley, R-Newcastle, announced Thursday she would not seek a fourth term in 2024. Conley, whose district covers parts of McClain and Cleveland counties, was first elected in 2018, and was reelected in 2020, and 2022. “It has been the honor…
Read MoreRainbow Quilts Given to Rainbow Nursing Home
Rainbow Quilts Given to Rainbow Nursing Home Submitted by: Jamie Braden “Every Tuesday was Quilting Day at our church in Depew.” said Rainbow Nursing Home resident, Beth, as she held her new colorful lap quilt. “A room full of women with many hands working round would gather each week. Those were good times.” Memories…
Read MoreCeremonial signing held for legislation increasing poll worker pay
Ceremonial signing held for legislation increasing poll worker pay OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, attended a ceremonial signing of his legislation to increase compensation for election day inspectors, judges and clerks. Senate Bill 290 was approved in June and ceremonially signed by Gov. Stitt on Friday. “I’m very pleased that we could take a…
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