Jim Loomis Earns Order of Merit

The Southwestern Oklahoma State University Athletic Auction held August 9, was also the stage for special recognition.Jim Loomis of Weatherford, a 1966 SWOSU alumnus, was presented with one of the university’s highest honors, the SWOSU Presidential Order of Merit.SWOSU President the late Dr.

OBBB Puts Oklahoma Agriculture First

As a lifelong cow-calf rancher, I know firsthand the difficulties our farmers and ranchers face every day. Burdensome regulations, disease, recent natural disasters, and growing costs are just some of the challenges posed to farmers across the country.

Recreational Trails Grant Opens

The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) Grants Team is pleased to announce that the 2026 Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant application period is now officially open.Project sponsors interested in applying can download the application https://otrd.travelok.

Deadline For Absentee Ballots Is Approaching

Voters in Caddo County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the October 14 Carnegie Public Schools No. I-33, Hinton Public Schools No. I-161, and the Town of Carnegie Special Elections should apply now, Caddo County Election Board Secretary Chelsea Bassham said today.

Brian Hill Announces For Lt. Gov

MUSTANG – State Representative Brian Hill, a conservative leader, businessman, and Chairman of the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee, officially announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma.

Dancing With the Super, Geary Style

Sean Buchanan, Superintendent at Geary Public Schools, was the speaker at the annual Bryan County Teachers Meeting at Bloomer Sullivan Arena.To pump up the assembled educators and create some energy, Mr. B busted out some moves, got the blood pumping and the teachers engaged.

Oklahoma local food for schools

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is now accepting applications to participate in the Local Foods for Schools program for Fiscal Year 2026.

September is Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month, a nationwide effort to help individuals, families, and communities be ready for any emergency. Disasters can happen anytime — from severe storms and wildfires to power outages and floods.

Ferguson Features

The origin of Labor Day dates to the 1880s when The Central Labor Union celebrated in New York. President Glover Cleveland signed into law the federal holiday of Labor Day in 1894. What was the stance of T.B.