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First National Bank of Lindsay was closed Oct. 18, 2024, by the Comptroller of the Currency after uncovering “false and deceptive bank records suggesting fraud.” The financial institution’s former president and CEO was indicted last year on 18 federal criminal charges, and his alleged co-conspirator was indicted recently on eight felony counts. Curtis W. Awbrey | Southwest Ledger

First National Bank of Lindsay was closed Oct. 18, 2024, by the Comptroller of the Currency after uncovering “false and deceptive bank records suggesting fraud.” The financial institution’s former president and CEO was indicted last year on 18 federal criminal charges, and his alleged co-conspirator was indicted recently on eight felony counts. Curtis W. Awbrey | Southwest Ledger

Borrower at failed bank charged with fraud and money laundering

Mike W. Ray
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – The alleged co-conspirator in a fraud scheme that led to the collapse of a bank in Lindsay was indicted Wednesday in federal district court here on eight felony counts.Shaun U.

Judge shoots down agreements in poultry lawsuit

M. Scott Carter
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
TULSA – Oklahoma’s 20-year-old lawsuit over poultry pollution isn’t dead after all.A federal judge shot down agreements between the state and several poultry producers in a 20-page ruling that was issued Wednesday.Gregory Frizzell, the Judge for U.S.
Ostrowe says he is ready to serve as Lt. Governor

Ostrowe says he is ready to serve as Lt. Governor

Ostrowe says he is ready to serve as Lt. Governor

M. Scott Carter
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – Call him one of the seven.A last-minute candidate, wellversed in business with a solid understanding of state government, he is making a bid for the Lieutenant Governor’s office.
Republican gubernatorial candidates answer a barrage of questions during a Monday night debate hosted by Oklahoma Freedom Caucus at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. From left, Charles McCall, Chip Keating, Jake Merrick and Mike Mazzei. Mindy Ragan Wood | Southwest Ledger

Republican gubernatorial candidates answer a barrage of questions during a Monday night debate hosted by Oklahoma Freedom Caucus at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. From left, Charles McCall, Chip Keating, Jake Merrick and Mike Mazzei. Mindy Ragan Wood | Southwest Ledger

Gubernatorial Candidates Spar During Debate; Drummond Ridiculed, Fires Back

Mindy Ragan Wood
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – Several Republican gubernatorial candidates faced numerous questions about their policies during a debate hosted by the Oklahoma Freedom Caucus. One candidate, Attorney General Gentner Drummond, did not attend.
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Voluntary prayer legislation considered for Oklahoma schools

Debi DeSilver
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – Prayer in public schools has been a controversial subject in legislative circles at local, state, and national levels for at least 64 years, when the question of its constitutionality made it to the United States Supreme Court.In a landmark ruling, Engel v.
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