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The US gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

WASHINGTON — The United States gained a decent 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in Octo ber as federal workers departed after cutbacks by the Trump administration, the government said in delayed reports.The unemployment rate rose to 4.6% last month, highest since 2021.

Light the World campaign reaches Oklahoma, Texas

James Finck, Ph.d.

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

One of my favorite aspects of the Christmas season is how the spirit of Christ makes people just a lit tle bit kinder. People look out for the welfare of their fellow man just that much more.

Hollis in f inal phases of f iber installation

News Staff

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

From staff reports HOLLIS – Right now, things are quiet in Hollis.But only until all the f iber- optic internet access in finished.Located in far southwestern Oklahoma – roughly three miles from the Texas border –Hollis and its rural area are going fiber optic.

Proposed state law would open public meetings to more citizen comments

Mike W. Ray

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Should it become law, a newly filed bill in the Oklahoma Legislature would have a significant effect on how public bodies conduct their meetings.Senate Bill 1252 by state Sen.

Oklahoma cotton gin operators apply for rate i increase

Mike W. Ray

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY - Operators of Oklahoma’s 10 regulated cotton gins contend they cannot continue to operate under rates that were set more than four decades ago, and have asked for permission to raise their ginning and bagging charges.

$1.5B CVMR metals refinery project scrapped; Westwin sues, sued

Mike W. Ray

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

A $1.5 billion metals refinery ostensibly planned for construction in Amarillo, Texas, by Canadian corporation Chemical Vapor Metal Refining and its founder, Kamran Khozan, was instead abandoned.

As Rep. Ajay Pittman, left, and Seminole Nation General Council member Anastasia Pittman, right, stand accused of fraud by the Oklahoma Ethics Commission, the mother-daughter political duo has shared an Amazon “surgery recovery gift list” that includes a paper shredder among more than 100 requested items. (NonDoc)

Rep. Ajay Pittman denies fraud allegations, Anastasia Pittman seeks paper shredder

Tres Savage & Tristan Loveless Nondoc.com

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY — As the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office continues to investigate her campaign finances, Rep.

State’s high court shoots down Walters’ social studies standards

M. Scott Carter Southwest Ledger

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Oklahoma’s new academic standards for social studies education won’t be used after all; they were struck down by the Oklahoma Supreme Court Tuesday.

From the left, Lawton Economic Development Authority Chairman David Madigan and board member George Gill listen to a discussion Thursday at Lawton City Hall. The board acknowledged Westwin Elements’ notice of election not to proceed with a large-scale commercial refinery in Lawton.

LEDA official: Logistical problems drove Westwin decision

Eric Swanson

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Logistical problems were the main reasons why Westwin Elements decided against building a large-scale commercial nickel refinery in Lawton, said Richard Rogalski, executive director of the Lawton Economic Development Authority.

Poultry Lawsuit: Time to End the Campaign Against Ourselves

Southwest Ledger Editorial Board

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Throughout its history, Oklahoma has been known for its commitment to agriculture. Yes, our oil and gas reserves and riches have been glamorized but this land was tamed with barbed wire, and it is agriculture that has kept the lights on for so many Oklahomans.

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