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Gubernatorial candidate forum to highlight Stephens County GOP annual Fish Fry

News Staff

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

An Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate forum will highlight Stephens County Republican Party’s 22nd annual fish fry. The party fundraiser has grown to become Oklahoma’s second largest gathering of Republicans each year.

Tales from Oklahoma’s Twin Territories: Kiowa interpreter Lucius Aitsan Part 2 of 2

Debi DeSilver

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

In bringing the message of “the Jesus Road” to the Saddle Mountain Kiowas, Isabel Crawford needed help. The 31-year-old, single missionary with a hearing disability used a “hearing horn” and learned sign language to communicate.

Emergency Drought Committee approves assistance program

News Staff

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

A new program to provide emergency drought assistance to Oklahoma crop and livestock producers was approved Tuesday by the Emergency Drought Committee.The application period opens March 9 and continues through June 30.

2025 Festival of Light sets record, receives national recognition

From Staff Reports

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

CHICKASHA – The 2025 Chickasha Festival of Light concluded a record holiday season, further solidifying its reputation as one of the premier Christmas destinations in the United States.

Devon, Coterra name merger team members

From Staff Reports

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Devon Energy is moving quickly to transfer its headquarters from Oklahoma City to Houston following its recent merger with Coterra Energy, a Texas firm. Merger and integration team members were recently named by the two companies.

Twin Chickasha Hearings Reveal Agents Knew of Hail Claim Practice

J.c. Hallman

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

As the Oklahoma Supreme Court weighs a motion to assume original jurisdiction — that is, overturn — Oklahoma City District Court Judge Amy Palumbo’s decision to permit Attorney General Gentner Drummond to intervene in Oklahoma’s ongoing hail claim saga, two back-to-back hearings in State Farm cases...

FISTA hosts third annual Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Forum

From Staff Reports

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

LAWTON - The third annual Counter- Unmanned Aerial Systems Forum, held Feb.

U.S. Department of Justice

Oklahoma among 29 states sued by U.S. Justice Dept. for voter registration infomation

Mike W. Ray

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – The U.S. Justice Department filed suit Thursday against five more states – Oklahoma, Utah, Kentucky, West Virginia, and New Jersey – alleging failure to produce their full voter registration lists upon request.

Scenic rivers bill advances in Oklahoma Senate

From Staff Reports

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, has advanced legislation to protect four rivers in southeast Oklahoma from developments that could harm the pristine waterways.

Elgin adopts restrictions on picketing at funerals

Eric Swanson

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

ELGIN — Under a new city ordinance, protesters who picket within 1,000 feet of a funeral in Elgin could face a $500 fine.The Elgin City Council voted 4-0 on Feb.

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