Drought Commission extends deadlines on select practices

From staff reports The Emergency Drought Commission voted Tuesday, March 26 on several motions regarding the Emergency Drought Cost-Share Program. The deadline for practices related to water well drilling, pipeline, pumping plant and water facilities has been extended to Dec .

Forst to be inducted into Agriculture Hall of Fame

From staff reports Terry Stuart Forst, a fifth generation Oklahoman who owns and manages the state’s oldest and most continuous family- operated ranch, has been named the 2024 recipient of Governor Stitt’s Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture Award.

Hemphill County Texas A&M AgriLife Beef Cattle Conference

From staff reports The 2024 Hemphill County Texas A&M AgriLife Beef Cattle Conference will be held April 23-24, 2024, Jones Pavilion, Canadian, Texas.

4-H excused absences bill signed by Gov. Stitt

From staff reports Gov. Stitt on Tuesday signed House Bill 1006 into law, which will grant 4-H students an excused school absence when participating in an approved activity. The bill’s author, Rep.

Cotton County commissioner resigns office on eve of trials

WALTERS – Cotton County Commissioner Micah Lee “Mike” Woods, facing trials in district court here this month on a multicounty grand jury’s ouster recommendation and on an embezzlement charge, resigned from office March 27.

CCIDA approves deferral agreement for Cosmetic Specialty Labs loan

LAWTON – The Lawton-based company Cosmetic Specialty Labs, which announced that it had suspended manufacturing, will have another six months to repay its loan from the Comanche County Industrial Development Authority.

Comanche County approves agreement to address opioid crisis

LAWTON – Comanche County is moving forward with plans to work with other southwest Oklahoma counties on addressing the state’s opioid crisis. With little discussion, the Comanche County Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 March 18 to approve a memorandum of understanding with 16 other counties.