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Legislation designed to dramatically improve Oklahoma’s public-school literacy outcomes, including a mandate that students repeat the third grade if they read far below grade level, has advanced from both chambers of the Oklahoma Legislature with strong support.

Currently, Oklahoma has one of the nation’s shortest school years and some of the nation’s worst academic outcomes.House lawmakers have now voted to increase the length of the school year, hoping additional instructional time will boost student learning as well.

Sheryn Ann (Sanders) Campbell, age 50, a Stonewall resident, was born on March 10, 1976, to Charles and Nancy Sherion (Wood) Sanders, at Ada, OK. Sheryn passed away on March 21, 2026 in her home at Stonewall, OK at the age of 50 years and 11 days.

“Drones can be useful tools, and I am all about useful tools. One of my mottos is ‘the right tool for the right job.’” Martha StewartOn Nov. 21, 1916, a biplane crashed into the cold waters of Long Island’s Great South Bay.

COALGATE — The Coal County Chamber of Commerce brought together community members, business leaders and elected officials for its annual banquet, celebrating the people and organizations that help make Coal County a strong and vibrant place to live and work.

Our sympathy is extended to the family of Anna Pearl Claunch-HyattWith hearts both heavy and grateful, we celebrate the remarkable life of Anna Pearl Claunch-Hyatt—a woman whose quiet grace, steadfast kindness, and enduring love left an imprint on all who were blessed to know her.

Louis Stevens, 55, Tupelo, was injured in a motorcycle accident Monday morning, March 30, at 9:29 a.m.The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that Stevens was eastbound on the on ramp to SH 3 East, 0.3 miles east of County Road 3640 in Pontotoc County.

COALGATE — What could have been a devastating situation for one Coal County resident instead became a powerful reminder of the strength of small-town community.

FeloniesHarold Albert Latham, Jr., Lehigh, OK – Unlawful possession of controlled drug with intent to distribute AFCF (after former conviction of felony); maintaining place for keeping/ selling controlled substances (AFCF).

I get hundreds, sometimes thousands, of letters a week from fans of my TV show, radio show and daily podcast. All of them say the same thing- they appreciate that I always say publicly what they’re thinking- but they’re afraid to say out loud.