House Approves Sports Betting

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives gave the stamp of approval Tuesday to legislation to legalize sports betting and potentially bring in over $9 million a year to the state budget. Rep.

USDA Grants Fund Processors

State USDA Director Kenneth Corn, along with U.S. Sen. James Lankford have announced Southwest Intermediary Finance Team and Rural Enterprises Incorporated, each received a grant from USDA to allow funding for startup and expansion of independent meat processors across Oklahoma.

Son of Hinton Family Named Mississippi STAR Student

Christopher Grant Lynch, the son of Lea Ann Arrington, formerly of Hinton, has been named STAR Student for the 2022-2023 school year for Hebron Christian School in Pheba, Miss. by the Mississippi Economic Council M. B.

Geary Crash Kills One

A rollover accident Friday south of Geary claimed the life of an Oklahoma City man. According to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Michael Sterbach, 59, was eastbound on I-40 in Canadian County, about 7 miles south of Geary when his 2008 Toyota left the roadway for an unknown reason.

AG Lauds Bills Aimed at Pot Grows

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond praised state legislators today for approving a trio of measures aimed at addressing the rise of illegal marijuana grow operations in Oklahoma. The bills have passed their legislative chamber of origin and are now headed for the opposite chamber.

Today in History

Today is Wednesday, March 30, the 89th day of the year. There are 276 days remaining until the end of the year. In Washington, D.C.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

By Sharon Gates Hi, everybody! I’m back again. I hope you all had a good week. Mine was rather quiet. But next week I get to go have my taxes figured. Can’t wait! We always have to pay federal tax but usually get a little refund from the state.

Ferguson Features

Thompson B (T.B.) Ferguson, as the sixth governor of the Territory of Oklahoma from 1901-1906, was an ardent supporter of education.

When Did I Get So Dull?

I know I've never been accused of having a sparkling and outgoing personality, I admit it. I'm more the shy, quiet type. I like to think of myself as a woman of mystery like Mata Hari or Jessica Rabbit. An enigma, if you will. But when in the heck did I become the Queen of Dullsville?

Project Moves Panhandlers to Public Service

Max Murphy tries to be in line by 7 a.m., waiting for a green van carrying the promise of a day’s work and a $65 paycheck.