Gov. Kevin Stitt signs a ceremonial copy of House Bill 1411, establishing the True Grit Trail in Oklahoma Appearing left to [...]
FOR THE CHILDREN by Joe Dorman, OICA CEO OKLAHOMA CITY – Our state is fortunate to have many outstanding individuals who are [...]
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Simple Modern's Spooky Season Three new Halloween-inspired patterns arrive Aug. 25, followed by a broader fall collection in September. Spooky season starts Aug. 25 with Simple Modern's release of a two-part Halloween and fall drinkware collection, beginning with [...]
OSU Photo SWO opens 31,000 square foot terminal, celebrates 10 years of commercial service (STILLWATER, Okla., Aug. 19, 2026) — For travelers accustomed to driving to Oklahoma City or Tulsa to catch a flight, Stillwater Regional Airport Director Kellie [...]
Participants in the upcoming Sheep and Meat Goat Boot Camp will combine classroom and hands-on education in an effort to better manage their operations. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture) By Trisha Gedon STILLWATER, Okla. – Small ruminant producers [...]
Simple Modern is an Oklahoma company. The Oklahoma-based company expands its third-annual Stock Your School campaign and gives $500 grants for five local Teacher of the Year educators. Oklahoma-based drinkware and consumer goods company Simple Modern expanded its [...]
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Enjoy a four-course meal with celebrity chef POCOLA, Okla. (Aug. 25, 2026)- Iron Chef Cat Cora is hosting a restaurant takeover at Seven Ponies inside Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola on Oct. 23 and 24. Cora, who trained at [...]
Free entertainment, Ford Bronco giveaway DURANT, Okla. (Aug. 25, 2026)- Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant is hosting the Ultimate ‘80s Weekend Sept. 10-12. The weekend will feature giveaways, ‘80s swag and exciting live entertainment. Entertainment Gilley’s will have free [...]
PatriciaT (DURANT, Okla.) August 22, 2026 - Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant announced its third and final millionaire of the summer early Sunday morning as part of the 2026 edition of “3 Months. 3 Millionaires.” Patricia T. from [...]
1089111356 AAA Foundation study examines the growing acceptance of speeding and public support for speeding countermeasures. OKLAHOMA CITY – Aug. 18, 2026 – "No one actually drives the speed limit." Three in ten drivers agreed with that statement in a new [...]
Study Offers Clarity for Pastors About Their Church Members PITTSBURGH (August 18, 2026) – According to a groundbreaking study from Infinity Concepts and Grey Matter Research, the average evangelical gives himself or herself just a 2.42 GPA across 12 key areas of spiritual [...]
OBU Red Earth Concert Series Claire Marquardt former Poteau resident serves as collaborative pianist on the Oklahoma Baptist University faculty. This year, she has founded the Red Earth Chamber Series (RECS), an independent professional chamber music concert series [...]
Obituaries
Carna A. “Butch” Woolbright was born on October 9, 1942 at Summerfield, Oklahoma to Carl and Verna (Evans) Woolbright and passed from this life in Heavener, Oklahoma on August 25, 2026 at the age of 83. Carna was an [...]
Charles “Charlie” Marler, 79, of Poteau, Oklahoma, passed away on August 17, 2026, in Durant, Oklahoma. Charlie was born on September 6,1946, in Poteau, Oklahoma to William and Mary Etta (Martin) Marler. Charlie served 12 years in the National Guard [...]
Ardis Mose, Jr., a beloved husband, stepfather, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 79. Born on November 21, 1946, in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Ardis was the cherished son of the late Ardis and Emma Mose. Ardis graduated from [...]
Timothy Joe “Tim” Renfro, 58, of Pocola, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Tim was born on March 18, 1968, in Poteau, Oklahoma, to Joe and Martha (Durham) [...]
