The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported two COVID-19 deaths from Tuttle on Sunday and one from Rush Springs on Monday.
Rob Collins, a highly respected Oklahoma media veteran, joined LMA on Jan. 11 as the project lead for the Oklahoma Media Center, a journalism collaborative of 20 state newsrooms.
Fire departments across the nation work year-round to promote awareness about fire safety. This month, firefighter cancer awareness will be the top subject as January is dedicated to ensuring firefighters maintain their own safety too.
From Thin Mints to Tagalongs, Samoas and more, your favorite cookies can show up on your doorstep via a delivery service this year.
Due to past culinary failures, Cameron Bartlett’s family is normally opposed to allowing him anywhere near a kitchen appliance that isn’t a microwave.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Cindy and David Badger hosted a small prayer gathering Saturday in front of their pickup in the far back corner of the state Capitol parking lot, but they were among the few who showed up, despite rumors of protests.
Police have arrested a man who fled the scene after he crashed his car during a pursuit.
Agriculture Day at the Capitol is notorious for honoring the Governor’s Outstanding Achievement Award in Agriculture. Upon receiving this award, the individual is inducted into the Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame.
With the current pandemic, terms such as “herd immunity,” “infection rates” and “contact tracing” are now part of daily conversations. You’d hear the same if it were a foreign animal disease, such as foot and mouth disease, hitting the United States. In such situations, animal disease traceability is critical to emergency response efforts.
If you’re close to retirement, you’ll have several financial issues to consider. But you’ll want to pay attention to one of the most important of these issues: health care costs. How can you prepare yourself for these expenses? First, get an early start on estimating health care costs.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Black leaders in Oklahoma said Friday they find it hard to believe U.S. Sen. James Lankford’s claim that he didn’t understand that challenging the certification of the Electoral College vote would also be seen as a "direct attack" on minority votes.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s governor doubled down on his new school quarantine plan Friday even as doctors and the state’s top education leader said it flies in the face of federal COVID-19 mitigation strategies.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahomans who need to renew or update their driver's license should plan months ahead.
Edit: Road closed at Turnpike Road, not Turner Turnpike.
Tobacco kills thousands of Oklahomans every year. In an effort to change that, Gov. Kevin Stitt has declared January 20-27, 2021, as Oklahoma Quit Week. The OK to Quit Campaign is working to raise awareness of the free resources available to help people quit using all kinds of tobacco products.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported one additional death from Chickasha on Friday.
Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Friday that out of an abundance of caution he is activating over 75 members of the Oklahoma National Guard to assist local law enforcement should any protests at the State Capitol, or other locations, turn violent.
About 400 Oklahoma National Guard soldiers and airmen are expected to head to Washington, D.C. this week to assist with security during the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
OKLAHOMA CITY — State health officials are hopeful that the federal government will start allocating Oklahoma additional COVID-19 vaccine doses in the coming weeks as demand continues to exceed supply.
Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Thursday the federal government has approved the State of Oklahoma’s request for public assistance for 16 additional counties to help with expenses related to the winter weather storm that began on Oct. 26, 2020.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported one additional death from Chickasha on Thursday.
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook regarding strong winds and fire weather in Oklahoma.
If you’re looking to make healthy choices in the New Year and want some help getting started, join the Chickasha Public Library’s Health Literacy Bingo program!
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time Wednesday, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly mob siege of the Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office.
A majority of U.S. House Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump on Wednesday afternoon.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., leads the final vote of the impeachment of President Donald Trump, for his role in inciting an angry mob to storm the Congress last week, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout from the attack of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout from the attack of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump loyalists.
Lawmakers, staff and Second Amendment supporters are being urged to stay away from the state Capitol this weekend as officials brace for possible armed and violent protests.
Lawmakers, staff and Second Amendment supporters are being urged to stay away from the state Capitol this weekend as officials brace for possible armed and violent protests.
In an exceptionally timely session of the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma’s Emerson-Wier Liberal Arts Symposium, acclaimed author and speaker Judah Pollack will explain the critical importance of innovation and disruption in our rapidly changing world.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported one additional COVID-19 death for Grady County on Wednesday.
Blood transfusions are the most frequent procedure performed in hospitals with more than 33,000 daily donations required to meet patient needs in the U.S. To ensure blood is available when needed, communities worldwide rely on the commitment of altruistic blood donors who empower blood centers to continue serving their communities through the availability of a safe and robust blood supply.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Districts can skip the mandatory two-week quarantine for teachers and students as long as they’re following COVID-19 safety protocols such as mask-wearing and social distancing, health officials said Tuesday.
The garden at Stillwater's Our Daily Bread Food and Resource Center is a complement, a complement to the community service organization’s usual operations and an additional source of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Committee members of Chickasha’s Bullock Memorial Center will host a drive-thru luncheon to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 2,210 new COVID-19 cases and 29 additional deaths on Tuesday.
The Pioneer Library System welcomes central Oklahoma job seekers to interact with a variety of community employers as it presents a virtual job fair, scheduled from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Jan. 28.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported that over 150,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been administered statewide as of Monday.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s congressional delegation remained mum on what, if anything, they’re doing to try to increase the pace of COVID-19 vaccine dispersal in the state.
Note: Story edited on Jan. 12 with quote from OSDH.
The mayor of a small town in Grady County has received a big honor from the Oklahoma Municipal League and the Mayors Council of Oklahoma.
There are currently 505 active COVID-19 cases in Grady County, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s daily situation update.
The violent mob that stormed the national Capitol Wednesday repulsed many voters who supported President Trump’s reelection but the insurrection did not demoralize his zealots in America’s heartland.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 5,232 new COVID-19 cases and 31 additional deaths on Friday.
A temporary absentee ballot verification option which was put in place by state legislators last year has expired.
An upcoming Grady County Commissioners meeting will take place on a different day and at a different location.
On Monday, January 4, Mayor Chris Mosley issued a proclamation that the week of January 12-15, 2021, will be known as Dr. Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher Educational Justice Week in Chickasha, OK. He was joined by Dr. R.P. Ashanti-Alexander, Ward 3 Council Member, to present the proclamation to the L…
The newest addition to the Chickasaw Nation’s AYA walking app (AYA) will be “William.” Launching in January, William is the latest addition to the “Cattlemen” series of characters available for AYA. William will set walkers down new paths full of fresh points of interest.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 3,781 new COVID-19 cases and 39 additional deaths on Thursday.
When Jeff Greenlee picked up a Boston Marathon souvenir shirt for his 2014 race, he never imagined the most significant steps he would take in it would be in a hospital.
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Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m, Friday, January 8, 2021 at Sharon Baptist Church, Chickasha, OK. Joyce L. Pechacek was born September 28, 1935 in Prague, OK. She passed from this life on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in Chickasha, OK. She was born to George Leroy Pruitt and Clara Estelle (Shr…
Apr 23, 1952 - Jan 10, 2021 Deborah Jean Sehon, 68, of Chickasha, OK, passed away on January 10, 2021. Born on April 23, 1952 in Shawnee, OK, she was the only daughter of the late A.D. and Reva Burlison. Debbie graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1970 before attending East Central Univers…
Deborah Jean Sehon, 68, of Chickasha, OK, passed away on January 10, 2021 following a courageous battle against ALS. Born on April 23, 1952 in Shawnee, OK, she was the only daughter of the late A.D. and Reva Burlison. Debbie graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1970 before attending East C…
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