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City Council approves annexation of 64.75 acres
City Council approves annexation of 64.75 acres By R.L. Thompson The Okemah City Council met on Monday evening, November 13 at 6:00 in their regular meeting. Mayor Ron Gott, Vice Mayor Ronnie Lucas, and Councilman Wayne Bacon were present. Councilmen Brandon Anderson and Mike Ishmael were absent. Following the approval of the minutes and purchase…
Read MoreCanoo Delivering First Made in Oklahoma Electric Vehicles to State Government
Canoo Delivering First Made in Oklahoma Electric Vehicles to State Government Milestone delivering first batch in agreement of up to 1,000 vehicles A leading high-tech mobility company announced on Monday, November 13, they are delivering its first Made in Oklahoma electric vehicles to the state of Oklahoma. This is a milestone that marks the start…
Read MoreStitt Cabinet official’s concerns over Oklahoma education agency finances prompted resignation
Stitt Cabinet official’s concerns over Oklahoma education agency finances prompted resignation Education secretary says she struggled to get information from Ryan Walters By Nuria Martinez-Keel and Carmen Forman Oklahoma Voice OKLAHOMA CITY — The governor’s former education secretary said she resigned from her position after three months because the state superintendent’s administration…
Read MoreOU Health Breaks Ground on New Children’s Behavioral Health Center
OU Health Breaks Ground on New Children’s Behavioral Health Center OU Health broke ground and kicked off a capital fundraising campaign Wednesday, Nov. 1, for a new pediatric Behavioral Health Center, an innovative facility where Oklahoma youth will receive the highest quality of treatment and support for mental and behavioral health conditions. The facility, called…
Read MoreDrummond files litigation against social media giant Meta for knowingly damaging mental health of youth
Drummond files litigation against social media giant Meta for knowingly damaging mental health of youth OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 24, 2023) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed a lawsuit today against Meta for knowingly designing and deploying harmful features on Instagram, Facebook and its other social media platforms that are addictive to children and teens. Meta…
Read MoreOkemah News Leader to host debate for Commissioner Candidates
Okemah News Leader to host debate for Commissioner Candidates By R. L. Thompson The Okemah News Leader will host a debate on Thursday, November 2 at the Okfuskee County History Center in Okemah for the upcoming District One County Commissioner race. The debate will start at 6:00 p.m. All four candidates are invited to attend. The…
Read MoreWelcome to 2023 Homecoming coronation, we are going to start introducing the underclassman homecoming attendants
Top row left to right: Ty Haynes, Trae Lugrand, Blake Gaxiola, Donavin Evans, Kainan Coon, Karsyn Richel, Cash McIntyre Bottom row left to right: Hannah Ward, Maddie Gaxiola, Caleson Coon, Hailey Shepard, Addyson Bean, Ma Freshman Attendant Kodie Speir *Kodie is the daughter of Keven and Emily Worley and Brandon and Chrystal Speir and the…
Read MoreGas Prices Fall Despite Clouds of War
Gas Prices Fall Despite Clouds of War Domestic pump prices maintained their daily decline despite the uncertainty rippling through the oil market in the days since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel. Oil prices have risen a few dollars per barrel this week, but that is far from the roughly $40 per barrel temporary spike following…
Read More2024 SOCIAL SECURITY CHANGES
2024 SOCIAL SECURITY CHANGES Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 71 million Americans will increase 3.2 percent in 2024, the Social Security Administration announced today. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by more than $50 per month starting in January. More than 66 million Social Security beneficiaries will…
Read MoreOkemah City Council to Meet Thursday Evening Oct 12 at 6:00 pm
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