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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,…

Sand Springs family donates original copy of 1913 legislation to fund state Capitol construction OKLAHOMA CITY – Sand Springs resident John Patrick, along with his father, wife, four children, and sister, visited the state Capitol and Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) recently to donate a historic piece of legislation from 1913. The 110-year-old copy is of…

“Killers of the Flower Moon” Author to Speak at SSC Seminole State College will host a special presentation by David Grann, the author of the nonfiction book “Killers of the Flower Moon,” on Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. inside the Jeff Johnston Auditorium on campus. While admission to the event is free, space is limited.…

 Drummond, Opioid Abatement Board announce plans to award $23 million in opioid abatement grants OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug. 28, 2023) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced that the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board plans to issue up to $23 million in opioid abatement grant awards. Under the Political Subdivisions Opioid Abatement Grants Act, eligible entities are…

DUI arrest at Dollar General By R.L. Thompson A number of law enforcement vehicles gathered in the Okemah Dollar General store parking lot on Wednesday afternoon drawing the attention and curiosity of many people.  An incident report was filed at the Okemah Police Department by Okemah Police Officer Trey Jordan detailing the events that occurred…

Statement from Senate Democratic Leader Floyd on call for an investigation of state superintendent OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd, D-Oklahoma City, issued the following statement Tuesday regarding the House Democrats’ call for an investigation into the actions of the state superintendent of public instruction. “We support our Democratic colleagues in the State…

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…

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…

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…

OKMULGEE, OK—August 18, 2023— MISSION COMPLETE – ecoLINK Fiber Member Project Complete In 2018 East Central Electric accepted the mission of providing reliable, affordable internet service to members in our communities by forming ecoLINK fiber services. The mission was similar to when the co-ops first brought electricity to rural homes and farms. It made such…