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Gang member gets more time for role in prison drug ring

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Thursday, February 4, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY – A member of the Southside Locos gang serving an 18-year state prison term was sentenced to an additional 250 months in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.

Personal income Vs. Consumer spending

Personal income up, consumer spending down

Steve Sichterman Data Journalist

Thursday, February 4, 2021

After two months of declines, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that December 2020 saw an increase of 0.6% in personal income nationwide as the CARES Act, which provided income stimulation beginning in April, wound down.

Unemployment fund dips, tax rates rise

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Thursday, February 4, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY – The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on Oklahoma’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.

Eastside Pharmacy at 3612 SE Lee Blvd. in Lawton.

Eastside Pharmacy sees customers as family

Tim Farley

Thursday, February 4, 2021

When a customer base starts at zero, every new account is a blessing. That’s the attitude Eastside Pharmacy partner Brent Brennan and his staff have held the past 18 years. Eastside Pharmacy, 3612 SE Lee Blvd.

McCasland Foundation gift caps program expansion

News Staff

Thursday, February 4, 2021

The Duncan-based McCasland Foundation recently made a $425,000 gift to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, which will support expansion of OMRF’s Aging and Metabolism Research Program and complete its $5.2 million fundraising campaign.

Oklahoma Meat

Cattlemen’s group critical of beef inspection bills

Tim Farley

Thursday, February 4, 2021

Two legislative measures designed to help Oklahoma’s meat producers will likely create more problems than they solve, according to the state’s Cattlemen’s Association. Senate Bill 761 would authorize the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, rather than the U.S.

Data privacy

Data privacy bills filed in Legislature

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Thursday, February 4, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY – Several measures that address concerns about data privacy and data manipulation have been introduced for consideration by state lawmakers this year.

5 Common Covid-19 Vaccine Questions

News Staff

Thursday, February 4, 2021

Oklahomans are rolling up their sleeves by the thousands for COVID-19 vaccines. Although demand is outpacing supply, many remain uncertain about aspects of the shots. Experts at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation offer answers to five frequently asked questions about the vaccines.

Comanche County Courthouse to open Feb. 16.

Comanche Co. Courthouse to reopen Feb. 16

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Thursday, February 4, 2021

LAWTON – The Comanche County Courthouse will remain closed for two more weeks, Central District County Commissioner Johnny Owens announced January 29. The building was closed to the general public on November 25, 2020, because of an increase in COVID-19 cases in the county and across the state.

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company conducted a successful fundraising campaign for the United Way of Southwest Oklahoma.

Goodyear-Lawton associates conclude successful United Way campaign

News Staff

Thursday, February 4, 2021

Associates at the Goodyear-Lawton plant recently completed their annual United Way campaign with a total of $466,366.13 pledged in support of the local United Way agencies.

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