Area News
Hamilton appointed to Strategic Military Planning Commission
Hamilton appointed to Strategic Military Planning Commission OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, appointed Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, to the Strategic Military Planning Commission. Hamilton, an Army veteran and West Point graduate, will serve on the nine-member commission as an ex-officio member. “I greatly appreciate Pro Tem Treat for appointing me to…
Read MoreCattlemen’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 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 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 MoreCOUNSEL OF MVSKOKE ELDERS ETVLWV (TRIBE)
COUNSEL OF MVSKOKE ELDERS ETVLWV (TRIBE) “We respect our elders. There is wisdom that comes from experience, and I am not going to stop learning from wise counsel.” (Okmulgee, Muscogee Reservation)—For a number of months an elder group consisting of former Muscogee Nation elected Principal Chiefs, Council Speakers, Representatives, Executive branch administrators, high…
Read MoreEd Smith Jr. resigns from E911 Board
Ed Smith Jr. resigns from E911 Board By R.L. Thompson The Okfuskee County Commissioners accepted the resignation of Ed Smith Jr. (Skeeter) from the Okfuskee County E-911 Board during their meeting on August 7. Smith submitted his letter of resignation to the Commissioners on August 8. In his letter of resignation, Smith said he “was…
Read MoreOKNG opens recruiting storefront in Norman
OKNG opens recruiting storefront in Norman OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma National Guard’s Office of Public Affairs invites all local media to a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Oklahoma Air National Guard recruiting storefront in Norman, Oklahoma. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, August 22, at 2 p.m. at 3625 W. Main…
Read MoreRoe, Garvin Push for AG Opinion on Sales Taxes for Rural Ambulance Services
Roe, Garvin Push for AG Opinion on Sales Taxes for Rural Ambulance Services Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay, and Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, have requested an opinion from Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond regarding the distribution of county sales tax revenue to support private businesses providing a public service. In April 2021, Garvin County voters approved…
Read More