Governor Stitt taps Ellen Buettner to serve as CEO of Oklahoma Health Care Authority
Governor Stitt taps Ellen Buettner to serve as CEO of Oklahoma Health Care Authority On August 2, 2023, Governor Kevin Stitt announced his appointment of Ellen Buettner as CEO of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA). “For 15 years, Ellen has been a dedicated public servant in the health and human services sector and she…
Read MoreAnnual Tax-Free Weekend is An Opportunity to Shop Small
Annual Tax-Free Weekend is An Opportunity to Shop Small Certain clothing and footwear items will be exempt from sales tax Friday, August 4 through August 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug. 3, 2023) – Ahead of the annual Tax-Free Weekend, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) here in Oklahoma is encouraging consumers to shop small. The…
Read MoreNorman legislators respond to Supreme Court decision allowing ACCESS Oklahoma project to proceed
Norman legislators respond to Supreme Court decision allowing ACCESS Oklahoma project to proceed Sen. Mary Boren, Rep. Jacob Rosecrants, Rep. Annie Menz, and Rep. Jared Deck released the following statement Friday regarding the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s decision to allow the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) to continue with plans to build the South Extension turnpike. “The…
Read MoreWeaver calls national law enforcement conference held in OKC ‘tremendous success’
Weaver calls national law enforcement conference held in OKC ‘tremendous success’ OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, extended his thanks to all the members of law enforcement who traveled across the country to participate in the national summer conference for CALEA, the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., held in Oklahoma City…
Read MoreBrittany Ann Taylor
Brittany Ann Taylor Funeral services for Brittany Ann Taylor will be held Monday, August 7, 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Pigeon Family Cemetery in Salem. Brittany Ann Taylor was born July 29, 1988 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Darryl Chalepah and Joyce Taylor.…
Read MoreCynda Louann Factor
Cynda Louann Factor Funeral services for Cynda Louann Factor will be held Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Roberts Family Cemetery in Okemah. Cynda Louann Factor was born April 17, 1965 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Louis Factor and Patty Sue…
Read MoreOkfuskee County Free Fair Hay Show and Lamb Lead
Okfuskee County Free Fair Hay Show and Lamb Lead Pre-Entry Deadline August 18 The 2023 Okfuskee County Free Fair will be held September 6 – 9 at the Okfuskee County Fairgrounds, 1201 E. Columbia in Okemah. A pre-entry deadline of Friday, August 18 is set for Hay Show exhibits for forage to be analyzed. …
Read MoreOkemah Insurance and Cross Timbers Insurance merge
Okemah Insurance and Cross Timbers Insurance merge By R.L. Thompson The Okemah Insurance Agency, Inc. and Cross Timbers Insurance Group, LLC announced their merger on July 19. Tom Sexton has operated the Okemah Insurance Agency for almost 18 years. His daughter Dixie Sexton White joined him at the agency a few years ago. While Tom…
Read MoreThe truth about chiggers
The truth about chiggers Chiggers are a nuisance during the summer months. The little red mites feed on leaves and humans, irritating the skin with itchy, inflamed bites. Dr. Justin Talley, head of the Oklahoma State University Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, said any area of high vegetation can support chigger populations because of…
Read MoreA nation of laws protects democracy
A nation of laws protects democracy By Roger L. Thompson A quote contributed to one of our founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin should still cause all of us to take a moment, and reflect. According to several who have written concerning his statement, it is noted that Benjamin Franklin was asked as he was leaving the…
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