Oklahoma Welcome

04/08/2025

Following cooler than average temperatures this weekend into Monday, afternoon highs will return to near and above normal for the remainder of next week. Low to medium rain chances on Sunday will quickly fade away as a ridge of high pressure builds overhead.

04/08/2025

Sunset Walks & Trails

As the days get a little shorter and school ramps back up, find some peace with a stroll on our walking trails at Long Lake Resort.

Evening walks are the perfect way to clear your head, enjoy the sunset, and reconnect with nature after a busy day.

Bring the family, the dog, or just yourself—and discover the beauty of Long Lake as the sun goes down.

🍂 Make the most of these last summer evenings before fall gets here!

04/08/2025

ATTENTION: 75th Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy Application Update

The application window for the 75th Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy has been extended to September 1, 2025, and is now open to NON-CLEET CERTIFIED APPLICANTS.

Application Deadline: September 1st at 11:59 PM
Anticipated Academy Start Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
Academy Length: 24 weeks

The 75th OHP Academy is a full, traditional academy designed to uphold the highest standards in Oklahoma law enforcement training. Our mission is simple: to produce the best troopers in service to the state of Oklahoma.

A full list of qualifications can be found at the application links below.

Applicants with prior law enforcement experience will enter the academy at Step 2 and will not be required to relocate.
👉 Apply here: https://okgov.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/okgovjobs/job/Oklahoma-County/Law-Enforcement-Highway-Patrol-Officer-III_JR44671?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR52E98GdCLvCFeYe8wZ1lEsetBddQM0VP8sXv0zJG4ibx7DAkpGw1dBpgvQ6w_aem_Cavv5cY-qpDciaJ2FrSggQ

Applicants without prior law enforcement experience will enter the academy at Step 1.
👉 Apply here: https://okgov.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/okgovjobs/job/Oklahoma-County/Regular_JR48772?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR77PAB8Pbm5XrrS_6iH9mp52xksOfJCI34WedNS7pcvMwUaz1zajlHOjALRQA_aem_uL8fPUY4A41Y9ieGLON_8A

If you’ve been looking for a way to serve your state with pride, discipline, and honor — this is your moment.

Don’t miss your opportunity to protect and serve Oklahoma.
Start your journey. Serve your state. Become an Oklahoma State Trooper.

04/08/2025

Celebrating 10 Years with Brenda McMurray!

For the past decade, Brenda McMurray has been a bright light at First National Bank—greeting every customer with warmth, compassion, and the kind of kindness that makes you feel right at home.

Whether she's at work, chatting over a Blended Blondie from 7 Brew, or spending time with her loved ones and furbabies on a day off, Brenda lives by a simple but powerful philosophy: communicate clearly, lead with compassion, and always make people feel welcome.

Brenda, thank you for 10 incredible years of heart, service, and smiles. We’re lucky to have you—and so are our customers!

Join us in congratulating Brenda on her 10-year anniversary! 👏

04/08/2025

We would love for you to join us for our 5th annual “Coming Home for Christmas Banquet”.

When? Thursday, November 18, 2025
Where? Donald W. Reynolds Center
Time? Doors open at 5:30pm and Dinner is served at 6:00pm

We will have a Live Auction and a Silent Auction.

If you know a church or an organization that would like to get together and make a themed basket, they can donate it to our silent auction!!

Sponsorship Opportunities:
Gold: $1,000
Silver: $500
Sponsorship includes a table and 8 tickets.
Individual Tickets (not guaranteed to sit together): $35

Ways to pay: cash, check, PayPal or CashApp!

If you have any questions or would like to buy tickets please contact us at 918-817-0402 or by email at [email protected] (Subject: 2025 Banquet Tickets)

04/08/2025

04/08/2025

https://okwnews.com/news/obituaries/herman-harrell-dub-tolbert/

Herman Harrell (Dub) Tolbert was born to Harrell and Jessie Tolbert of Bokoshe, Oklahoma on May 21, 1943. From the day he was born until the day he passed, he spent his days on the farm tending the land he loved and building a life rooted in hard work and heart. One day, Dub was

04/08/2025

https://okwnews.com/news/whatzup/whatzup-outdoors/fishing-report-july-30-2025/

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation NORTHEAST Birch: July 27. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 85°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass hybrids fair on live shad around channels and points. Crappie fair on jigs around brush structure and creek channels. Report sub...

04/08/2025

https://okwnews.com/news/lifestyle/health-wellness/level-up-wellness-where-you-live-work-and-play-apply-to-become-certified-healthy/

Businesses, organizations and communities can apply through Nov. 1 OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s (OSDH) Certified Healthy Oklahoma Program will begin accepting applications for 2025 on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. This free, statewide initiative recognizes organizations priori...

04/08/2025

https://okwnews.com/news/lifestyle/renowned-retail-ceo-and-oklahoma-native-sharen-jester-turney-to-be-honored-by-annie-oakley-society-at-annual-luncheon-courtenay-dehoff-to-receive-trailblazer-award/

The Annie Oakley Society celebrates women of impact while raising funds to support educational programming at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum OKLAHOMA CITY, July 31, 2025 — The Annie Oakley Society will honor retail industry leader and philanthropist Sharen Jester Turney at the annua...

04/08/2025

https://okwnews.com/news/whatzup/state/broken-arrow-dentist-to-pay-more-than-500000-after-false-claims-act-allegations/

OKLAHOMA CITY (July 31, 2025) – Broken Arrow dentist Rocky Cullens has agreed to pay more than $500,000 to the State of Oklahoma following an investigation of False Claims Act allegations by the office of Attorney General Gentner Drummond. As operator of Stonewood Hills Oral Maxillofacial Surgery ...