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Captain John Weber and Officer Wesley McGuirt of the Sallisaw Police Department were recognized on the Senate floor Wednesday for their recent heroism. The Honorable Governor Kevin Stitt presented the officers with a governor’s commendation for their response to a high-speed pursuit that left the highway and endangered the lives of local citizens attending the Diamond Daze Festival in Sallisaw. The officers were also presented a citation by Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-Mc-Curtain, Sen. Tom Woods, R-Westville, and Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Sallisaw.
Read moreIn an overwhelming vote Friday, the Senate gave its final approval to Senate Bill 212 to strengthen the state’s fight against illegal purchases of Oklahoma land by aliens and non-U.S. citizens. Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, said with the proliferation of land grabs following the legalization of medical marijuana, the state must take swift, definitive action to preserve and protect Oklahoma and its citizens.
Read moreOn Saturday, May 6, Stacie MacCollister became the 50th graduate of the Water Resource Policy and Management (WRPM) Master of Science program at East Central University.
Read moreAfter years living under the cloud of a pandemic that limited where they could travel, many people have a strong desire to head off for parts unknown. As individuals and families ponder business trips or vacations, they may think about bringing a beloved pet along.
Read moreThe vastness of North America means there's no shortage of places to visit and sights to see. Individuals who have caught the travel bug could spend much of their lives traversing the continent and still not see everything North America has to offer. But that doesn't mean they can't try.
Read moreOklahoma Baptist University on Monday recognized employees for milestone years of service.
Read moreIn honor of May’s Teacher Appreciation Month, SONIC Drive-In’s SONIC Foundation donated $1.5 million to match all public contributions made to requests on DonorsChoose, a national nonprofit that allows individuals to donate directly to public school classroom requests submitted by teachers.
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