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Murphy USA Inc. announces dividend increase

Staff Report
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
EL DORADO, AR. – The Board of Directors of Murphy USA Inc. recently declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Common Stock of Murphy USA Inc. of $0.64 per share.This represents an increase of 28% from the Q2 2025 dividend. The dividend is payable on June 1 to stockholders of record as of May 18.

Lockheed Martin declares Q2 2026 dividend

Staff Report
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
BETHESDA, MD – The Lockheed Martin Corporation’s board of directors has authorized a second quarter 2026 dividend of $3.45 per share.The dividend is payable on June 26 to holders of record as of the close of business on June 1.

On a rare occasion, opponents unite to oust an incumbent

M. Scott Carter
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – Here in Oklahoma, the idea of a loud, blusterous campaign season is nothing new. Years ago, Democrats led the charge with Republicans in the back seat during the campaign cycle.Today, those roles have changed. Republicans call the shots; Democrats play catchup.
Rep. Danny Sterling

Rep. Danny Sterling

New Law Targets Nitrous Oxide Misuse in Oklahoma

M. Scott Carter
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – A new law that clamps down on the use of nitrous oxide passed the Legislature this year and was recently signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt.The law could help prevent the misuse of the chemical also known as laughing gas. Written by state Rep.

Ceremony to mark redevelopment of old

Staff Report
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
DUNCAN – A groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate redevelopment of the Stephens County Refinery site will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 29, at the refinery site located approximately half a mile east of the intersection of Old Highway 81 and Refinery Road in Duncan.
Taylor Nelson, chief communications officer for the Oklahoman Tourism and Recreation Department, speaks during the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce’s State of Tourism Luncheon last Monday at the Apache Casino Hotel. Stephen Robertson | Southwest Ledger

Taylor Nelson, chief communications officer for the Oklahoman Tourism and Recreation Department, speaks during the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce’s State of Tourism Luncheon last Monday at the Apache Casino Hotel. Stephen Robertson | Southwest Ledger

Tourism official: Industry generated $12.8B in revenue in 2025

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Preliminary data shows that Oklahoma tourism generated $12.8 billion in revenue in 2025, an increase of 57% since 2020, said Taylor Nelson, chief communications and marketing officer for the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department.

Former exec of failed Lindsay bank pleads guilty to fraud

Mike W. Ray
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The former president and chief executive officer of a failed Lindsay bank pleaded guilty Wednesday to bank fraud.Danny W. Seibel, 55, of Lindsay, was indicted Dec. 3, 2025, on 18 crimes outlined in a 19page indictment issued by a federal grand jury in Oklahoma City’s Western District federal court.
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