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Early voting begins Thursday, June 8
Early voting begins Thursday, June 8 Early Voting begins Thursday, June 8 for voters that reside within the boundaries of the Paden School District, in Okfuskee County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Okfuskee County…
Read MoreDrummond, 41 other attorneys general negotiate $102 million settlement with Suboxone maker for illegal monopoly tactics
Drummond, 41 other attorneys general negotiate $102 million settlement with Suboxone maker for illegal monopoly tactics OKLAHOMA CITY (June 2, 2023) – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and 40 other U.S. attorneys general have negotiated a $102.5 million settlement with the maker of Suboxone, a prescription medication used to treat opioid addiction.…
Read MoreFORMER CORRECTIONAL OFFICER AT STATE PRISON SENTENCED TO SERVE 13 MONTHS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR ACCEPTING BRIBES TO SMUGGLE CONTRABAND
FORMER CORRECTIONAL OFFICER AT STATE PRISON SENTENCED TO SERVE 13 MONTHS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR ACCEPTING BRIBES TO SMUGGLE CONTRABAND OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, TY CRAIG, 25, of Hunter, Oklahoma, was sentenced to serve 13 months in federal prison for accepting bribes to smuggle contraband while serving as a correctional officer at an Oklahoma state…
Read MoreCAPTURED: Harris is now in jail in Okmulgee county
OSBI REPORTS THE OKMULGEE OFFICER SHOOTER IS IN CUSTODY OKMULGEE, OK (June 5, 2023) – Christopher Harris wanted for the June 1, 2023 shooting of Okmulgee Police Officer Dustin Clark has been apprehended. On June 5, 2023, authorities received a tip Harris may be in a room at the Bel Air motel in Okmulgee. Local…
Read MoreJudge Parish sets pre-trial docket
Judge Parish sets pre-trial docket District Judge Lawrence W. Parish has set his pre-trial docket for May 30 at 9:30 a.m. The nine cases listed on the docket are listed below. State of Oklahoma vs. Wesley Alan Parrick, Jr., Count 1- Petit larceny and Count 2- Trespassing after being forbidden. State of Oklahoma vs. Brigit…
Read MoreFarm Driving Permit Signed into Law
Farm Driving Permit Signed into Law Rep. Carl Newton, R-Cherokee, thanked the governor for signing into law a bill that will allow teens as young as 14 years old who live or work on a family farm to be eligible for a driving permit to go directly to or from home, work or school. House…
Read MoreThe Memorial Day Service is Monday, May 29 at Highland Cemetery at 11:00 a.m.
ENID MAN CHARGED WITH THREATENING TO KILL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
ENID MAN CHARGED WITH THREATENING TO KILL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, a criminal complaint has been unsealed that charges TYLER JAY MARSHALL, 36, of Enid, Oklahoma, with transmitting a threat in interstate commerce, announced United States Attorney Robert J. Troester. Public records reflect that on May 19, 2023, Marshall was charged by criminal…
Read More45th Infantry Division annual Memorial Day Ceremony
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma National Guard’s Office of Public Affairs invites all local media to the 45th Infantry Division Museum’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony. The ceremony will take place on Monday, May 29 at 10 a.m. at the 45th Infantry Division Museum, located at 2145 NE 36th Street in Oklahoma City. …
Read MoreDick Conner Correctional Center to remain locked down
Dick Conner Correctional Center to remain locked down OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is allowing structured movement of inmates at all facilities except Dick Conner Correctional Center in Hominy, Okla., which will remain on lockdown until further notice. No visitation will be held at DCCC but will return to normal at all…
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