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Think about the last time you were prompted to upgrade something in your life. I’m not talking about the teenager at the concession stand asking if you want to upgrade to a large popcorn.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Alan Armstrong is championing a bipartisan push for nationwide energy and infrastructure permitting reform.

Today is the 272nd day of 2026 and the eighth day of autumn. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1789, the U.S. Congress established a regular army, maintaining several hundred troops.

(StatePoint) Most homeowners feel reasonably ready for storms this time of year. In a new national survey, the T-Rex Tape Storm Readiness Report, more than half (63%) confidently rate their home’s preparedness for storms a 7 out of 10 or higher.

The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) presents awards at our Fall Forum. The luncheon is Wednesday, Oct. 14 in Oklahoma City; we are excited about the winners. The Burnes/Lichtenstein Journalism Award honors journalism covering children’s issues.

OKLAHOMA CITY Mobil Materials of Ada has submitted the apparent low bid to the state Department of Transportation on paving of the new segment of SH 99 between Seminole and Bowlegs and widening of Milt Phillips Ave. through Seminole.

One of the issues I’ve focused on is how our state helps connect people with jobs, specifically people with disabilities. Folks with intellectual and developmental disabilities can find real barriers to employment. Only 44% of working- age Oklahomans with a disability are employed.

Saturday⮚Seminole High School Hall of Fame breakfast for current members, 9 a.m. at the SSC Student Union ⮚ SHS Hall of Fame induction ceremony, 3 p.m. at the Haney Center ⮚ SHS all-class reunion, 6:30 p.m. at the Reynolds Wellness Center ⮚ Free monthly meal from 4-6 p.m. at First United Methodist...

Birthdays-Today’s birthdays include Ivy Bible, James Boyett, Art Cline, Clancy Day, Nancy Dourity, Corrie Edgell, Thomas Edwards, Harold Ellison, Amanda Esquivel, Roy Harris, Dominique Johnson, Kevin Landreth, Tawny Lena, Cody Ligon, Ricky Long, Sara Long, Tommie Morris, Margaret Neal, Brenda...