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The gap between intentions and outcomes can be vast in politics, as the push to raise Oklahoma’s minimum wage demonstrates.Proponents say they want to help struggling citizens at the bottom of the state’s economic ladder.

TUPELO SCHOOL TEACHES ETIQUETTE. Rural Oklahoma School districts have the opportunity to apply and receive grant money to fund a special project for students. Tupelo 5th Graders received such a grant to learn proper etiquette.

How Can I Be Certain That I’ve Not Committed The Unforgivable Sin?

Misdemeanors Vincent Wayne Reed, Centrahoma, OK – Petit larceny. (Coal County Sheriff) Mason Dixie Adams, Coalgate, OK – Obstructing an officer.

Oklahoma primary elections will be held Tuesday, June 16, and include a wide variety of important races, including the governor and several major state positions, plus State Question 832 to amend the Oklahoma Minimum Wage Act.If passed, the State Question 832 initiative would incrementally increase...

Honor rolls for Emerson Elementary 2nd Semester of 2025-2026 has been announced.Students listed on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll (Making all A’s) include: 1st grade—Amyllia Brazeal, Rhett Battles, Mattie Benson, Asher Blue, Claira Epperson, Ryder Hargis, Divinity Johnson, Myla Mehaffey, Aiden...

Special Thank you to Sherry Loudermilk Photography for the Above Photo

Oklahoma’s farmers and ranchers are used to working long hours and putting in extra effort during critical times of the year.From planting to harvesting and from calving season to shipping livestock, the “sunup to sundown” and beyond - lifestyle is interwoven into agriculture.For our state’s...

Spring commencement exercises at Northwestern Oklahoma State University were held Saturday, May 9, at Ranger Field beginning at 10:30 a.m.Six candidates received Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees.

The Chickasaw Nation Election Commission announces the filing period opens June 1 and continues through June 3, 2026, for the 2026 General Elections.Candidates must contact the election secretary’s office, at (580) 310-6475 to schedule an appointment or to obtain additional information.