22nd annual Stephens County GOP Fish Fry to be a sellout

DUNCAN – “I think we will have a sellout,” said Stephens County Republican Party Chairman Leon Farris. “We have over 75 tables spoken for and only 15 left with two weeks to go.

Former exec of failed Lindsay bank pleads guilty to fraud

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.

Senate adjourns ‘sine die’ Tuesday, ending legislative session – sort of

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate, facing a barrage of internal fights in the Republican Caucus, mountains of legislation and an often uncooperative House of Representatives, voted to adjourn the Second Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature sine die early, on May 14.

An analysis: Freedom Caucus, House complaints causing trouble for Senate leaders, final days of legislative session

Southwest LedgerOKLAHOMA CITY – In Oklahoma, there is no legislative session without problems.The issues stem from the fact that people of all kinds come together during a very short amount of time to address a huge number of problems.And at the State Capitol, party loyalty is a major concern.

Planet Fitness announces Q1 results

HAMPTON, NH – Planet Fitness Inc. recently announced its financial results for first quarter ending March 31, 2026.According to Planet Fitness, systemwide same club sales increased 3.5%. Total revenue increased from the prior year period by 21.9% to $337.2 million.

Despite federal crackdown, Oklahoma still a destination for undocumented migrants

Despite the Trump administration’s campaign to locate and deport illegal immigrants, Oklahoma is still a destination for undocumented aliens.

Chesapeake increases dividend

DOVER, DE – During a recent meeting, the Board of Directors of Chesapeake Utilities Corp. voted to increase the quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common stock from $0.685 per share to $0.735 per share.The Board’s action raises the 2026 annualized dividend by $0.20 from $2.74 to $2.

Church & Dwight Co. declares dividend

EWING, NJ – Church & Dwight Co. Inc. recently reported that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.3075 cents per share.This quarterly dividend will be payable June 1, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2026.

Papa John’s declares Q1 dividend

LOUISVILLE, KY – Papa John’s International Inc. recently announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.46 per common share. The dividend is payable May 29, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 18, 2026.