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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt delivers his final State of the State address to a joint session of the Oklahoma Legislature Monday. His speech began the four-monthslong legislative session. After serving eight years, Stitt will leave office next January. Jenna Lowrance | Southwest Ledger

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt delivers his final State of the State address to a joint session of the Oklahoma Legislature Monday. His speech began the four-monthslong legislative session. After serving eight years, Stitt will leave office next January. Jenna Lowrance | Southwest Ledger

Legislative session opens; Stitt delivers his final State of the State address

M. Scott Carter
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Second Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature opened Monday and, just like the previous seven sessions, it kicked off with a speech by Gov. Kevin Stitt.

Stitt pushes to eliminate OSSAA

M. Scott Carter & Murray Evans
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY - Saying representatives of the “unelected and unaccountable” association had too much power, Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt called on state lawmakers to eliminate the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association and adopt an open-transfer policy between all schools.
Oklahoma films reel millions of dollars into the state

Oklahoma films reel millions of dollars into the state

Oklahoma films reel millions of dollars into the state

Debi DeSilver
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Oil isn’t the only industry pumping millions of dollars into Oklahoma’s economy. A recent press release from the Oklahoma Film + Music Office estimates that $65.7 million was reeled into the state in 2025 and contributed to the creation of 5,336 jobs.
What Were We Reading?

What Were We Reading?

What Were We Reading?

James Finck, Ph.d.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
During this time of year, a popular topic for articles is looking back at the year that was. In that spirit, my editor asked if I would write a book review of one of last year’s top 10 best-selling books. I agreed, then quickly realized a problem. I hadn’t read any of them.
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