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A statue of Te Ata, an actress and citizen of the Chickasaw Nation who was born in pre-statehood Indian Territory and became a celebrated First American performer, stands in the Oval at USAO. In the background is Troutt Hall, named for former USAO President Roy Troutt. PROVIDED

A statue of Te Ata, an actress and citizen of the Chickasaw Nation who was born in pre-statehood Indian Territory and became a celebrated First American performer, stands in the Oval at USAO. In the background is Troutt Hall, named for former USAO President Roy Troutt. PROVIDED

USAO plans street festival Aug. 31

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, August 24, 2023
CHICKASHA — A street festival sponsored by the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma will be held downtown on Thursday, Aug. 31 from 6-8:30 p.m. The 200 block of Chickasha Avenue will be barricaded from 3-9 p.m. “to allow time for set-up and tear-downs,” the City Council was told.
Three generations of the Billingsley family have worked in the auto and insurance industry. From left are Sabra Billingsley-Reynolds, Craig Billingsley, Janie Billingsley and Grannon Billingsley. Sabra and Grannon are the children of Craig and Janie Billingsley. PROVIDED

Three generations of the Billingsley family have worked in the auto and insurance industry. From left are Sabra Billingsley-Reynolds, Craig Billingsley, Janie Billingsley and Grannon Billingsley. Sabra and Grannon are the children of Craig and Janie Billingsley. PROVIDED

Billingsley Ford expands footprint into Altus

Tim Farley
Thursday, August 24, 2023
ALTUS — The Billingsley family, long known for its southwest Oklahoma auto dealerships and community leadership, spread its wings into Altus earlier this summer.
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi) speaks to reporters following a tour of Fort Sill on Friday. ERIS SWANSON | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi) speaks to reporters following a tour of Fort Sill on Friday. ERIS SWANSON | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

U.S. Sens. Mullin, Wicker tour Fort Sill

Eric Swanson
Thursday, August 24, 2023
FORT SILL — A recent fact-finding trip brought two members of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee to Fort Sill. U.S. Sens. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) and Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi) spoke to military leaders Aug. 18 about the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2024. The U.

Cameron University creates Banking Institute

News Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023
LAWTON — In an effort to create a skilled and trained workforce pipeline for banks, credit unions and other financial institutions in southwest Oklahoma, the Cameron University Banking Institute (CUBI) has been created.
Public Service Co. of Oklahoma crewmen work on a power line in Tulsa earlier this year. PROVIDED

Public Service Co. of Oklahoma crewmen work on a power line in Tulsa earlier this year. PROVIDED

PSO rate case in a stalemate

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, August 24, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY — The state Corporation Commission appears to be ‘back to square one’ on the $155 million rate increase application by Public Service Co. of Oklahoma. Commission Chairman Todd Hiett described the case as “a complicated issue.
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