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Paycom Software Inc.

Paycom Software Inc.

Paycom Software report 1Q earning

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Paycom Software Inc. (PAYC) on Tuesday reported a first-quarter profit of $63 million. The Oklahoma City-based company said it had profit of $1.08 per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and non-recurring costs, came to $1.33 per share.
Photo illustration by Bryan M. Richter

Photo illustration by Bryan M. Richter

COVID-19 isn't America's first Fight with deadly disease

As I was driving home from my office this week and listening to talk radio, the host kept talking about how if everyone took 50 milligrams of zinc each day we could wipe out COVID-19. It seems like over the last few weeks I have read or seen many so-called cures for our current crisis.
Citizens desiring to vote absentee

Citizens desiring to vote absentee

Absentee Ballot Decision

OKLAHOMA CITY – Citizens desiring to vote absentee in the June primary might have been discouraged from participating in the election if the Oklahoma Supreme Court had not recently struck down a State Election Board mandate governing absentee ballots.
State lawmakers announced a budget deal

State lawmakers announced a budget deal

State lawmakers announced a budget deal

OKLAHOMA CITY – State lawmakers announced a budget deal Monday that cuts most state agencies by about 4 percent, earmarks $160 million for Medicaid expansion and reduces --- and then replaces -- funds for the common education system. The legislative slight-of-hand was part of a $7.
Comanche County Sheriff

Comanche County Sheriff

Galloway makes a 2nd bid for sheriff

OKLAHOMA CITY – A military veteran and tribal police officer is making his second bid to become the next Sheriff of Comanche County. For the last eight years, Dell Galloway of Lawton has served in the Comanche Nation Police Department, where he is a lieutenant and a patrol supervisor.
Clorox logo

Clorox logo

Clorox tops Street forecasts

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Clorox Co. (CLX) on Friday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $241 million. On a per-share basis, the Oakland, California-based company said it had net income of $1.89. The results topped Wall Street expectations.
Photo provided               A 2019 Google image capture of the Sun Ok Barbershop before demolition.

Photo provided A 2019 Google image capture of the Sun Ok Barbershop before demolition.

Commercial building permits for Lawton

1609 NW Sheridan Rd. Built in 1950, once home to Sun Ok Barbershop, a building permit was applied on April 17 for demolition of the lot. Looking to be utilized as an office or retail space, the project is valued at $10,000 and the building permit is completed ready to be issued.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (17) makes a pit stop during the Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, S.C. in 2019.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (17) makes a pit stop during the Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, S.C. in 2019.

NASCAR will be watched closely when it returns to racing

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - NASCAR is preparing to be the first major U.S. sport to restart its season during the coronavirus pandemic - a welcomed return to racing and one that will be closely watched by the public and other professional leagues for missteps.