Missing in Oklahoma Event Slated
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The annual Missing in Oklahoma event will be held May 26 at the UCO Forensic Science Institute in Norman.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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Bill Would Make Grooming a Felony
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OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. David Bullard, RDurant, recently advanced legislation to make “grooming” a felony crime in Oklahoma.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Ferguson Features
Ferguson Features
Joe Bryan
March is Women’s History Month. As such, I plan to celebrate the lives of four women who played important roles in the life and history of the Ferguson Home Museum. The first will of course be Elva Shartel Ferguson, wife and civic leader and honored mother.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
SENIOR CENTER NEWS
SENIOR CENTER NEWS
Brenda Stein
March is here. It is the third month of the year, named after the Roman god of war, Mars. It brings us spring on March 21, the vernal equinox. Another fact is that March and June always end on the same day of the week.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Today In History
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March 4 is the 63rd day of the year (64th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 302 days remain until the end of the year.AD 51 – Nero, later to become Roman emperor, is given the title princeps iuventutis (head of the youth).306 – Martyrdom of Saint Adrian of Nicomedia.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Shown at the Generational Trauma workshop are drummers and singers Amick Birdshead, Robert Littlebird, Billy Youngbird, Overton Sankey and Phoenix Whiteshirt.
Generational Trauma Workshop Promotes Healing
Roy Espy Special To The Watonga Republican
I attended the recent Native American Generational Trauma workshop last week at the Lucky Star Casino. At the bottom of the agenda for the workshop was a quote from White Buffalo Woman “Understanding is a wonderful thing.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Speaker Welcomes Baby
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Monday at 12:54am, Speaker Kyle Hilbert, RBristow, and his wife Alexis Rae Hilbert celebrated the birth of their third daughter, Della Rae Hilbert. At 7lbs, 3 ounces, Della is the namesake of Speaker Hilbert’s late great-grandmother, Della Geraldine “Nanny” Hall.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Mulready Issues Statement on State Farm Dividends
Mulready Issues Statement on State Farm Dividends
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OKLAHOMA CITY – State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, one of the largest writers of auto insurance in Oklahoma, announced it is sending $5 billion back to qualifying auto customers through a dividend following stronger- thanexpected underwriting performance.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Legislation Addresses Domestic Violence
Legislation Addresses Domestic Violence
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ross Ford, RBroken Arrow, passed six bills in the House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee. The bills now await consideration to be heard by the full membership of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Bill to Increase Mental Healthcare Access Clears Health and Human Services Committee
Bill to Increase Mental Healthcare Access Clears Health and Human Services Committee
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt was backed by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Monday. Senate Bill 1836 will help Oklahomans maintain good mental health and prevent crises.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026