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06/02/2026

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By Rep. Jim Grego Senate Bill 998 is one of the latest pieces of legislation finding its way to the Oklahoma Supreme Court. SB 998 allows electrical generating companies to pass some of the upfront cost of

06/02/2026

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David Durham passed away May 31, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 55. David was born February 16, 1971, to Derwood Durham and Jeannie Simmons in Waldron, Arkansas. ‭‭David attended Pocola First Baptist. He loved music, gaming, drawing and star gazing. ‬‬ David was preceded

06/02/2026

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Rebecca James, 64, of Poteau, Oklahoma, passed away on May 30, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on October 22, 1961, in Poteau, Oklahoma, to Marion and Carolyn (Cantwell) Butler. Rebecca grew up in Panama and attended Panama Schools, where she enjoyed playing basketball in

06/02/2026

Some of the best road trip destinations in Oklahoma cost almost nothing to enjoy. A full tank of gas and a cooler packed with snacks are basically all you need.

06/02/2026

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06/02/2026

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State Representative Rick West (R-Heavener) By Rep. Rick West The interim between legislative sessions offers legislators a chance to be back home in the district full time, talking to constituents, hearing their concerns, answering their questions. I've been doing a lot of that

06/02/2026

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Senate President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton New law extends foster care services from 18-to-21years old OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today applauded Governor Kevin Stitt for signing Senate Bill 1806, legislation extending foster care services from

06/02/2026

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Small Business Owner Nicole Sustaire urges Oklahomans to vote no on State Question 832 QUINTON, OK (June 1, 2026) – In a new video, NFIB member and Oklahoma small business owner Nicole Sustaire warns that if State Question 832 is approved by the voters, she and other Main

06/02/2026

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06/02/2026

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Prescribed Fire Demo, Habitat Management Tours Planned Landowners can learn to improve conditions for wildlife on their properties at a Deer and Wild Turkey Habitat Management Field Day set for June 12, 2026, at Lexington Wildlife Management Area. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registra...