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Ledger photo by Jeremy Robbins Fort Sill reports that 226 Soldiers, family members, and civilians are in self-quarantine on the post.

Ledger photo by Jeremy Robbins Fort Sill reports that 226 Soldiers, family members, and civilians are in self-quarantine on the post.

226 at Fort Sill in self quarantine

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Monday, March 23, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY — One week ago, seven Soldiers at Fort Sill were in self-quarantine. By 6 p.m. Friday that number had multiplied to 226 Soldiers, family members and civilians who work on the Army post, according to Jessica Tackaberry, media relations specialist in the Fort Sill Public Affairs Office.
Oklahoma Covid-19 Update

Oklahoma Covid-19 Update

Oklahoma Covid-19 Update

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief
Thursday, March 19, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – The number of Oklahomans who have become infected with the Coronavirus has grown to 44, officials with the state health department said today. Data release by the health department shows that more than 700 Oklahomans have been tested for Covid-19.
Prom has been canceled

Prom has been canceled

Walters Schools Serve Meals During Shutdown; Prom to be Rescheduled

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2020
In a Facebook post March 18, Walters Public Schools announced that breakfast and lunch meals will be served during the coronavirus shutdown, starting March 23. Meanwhile, all school sporting events, extracurricular activities and even the Prom have been canceled, school officials announced.
Sunshine Law

Sunshine Law

Sunshine Brief

Jj Francais Associate Publisher
Thursday, March 19, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY — In an effort to allow continued government meetings while honoring new in-person limitations recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Oklahoma legislature has approved temporary amendments to the state’s Sunshine laws.
State Democratic Party Event Postponed

State Democratic Party Event Postponed

State Democratic Party Event Postponed

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
The 23rd annual Carl Albert Dinner and Awards scheduled for April 3 in Tulsa was postponed “until further notice.” The award is named for the 46th U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives, the late Carl Albert, of McAlester.
State Senate votes to reset part of SQ 780

State Senate votes to reset part of SQ 780

State Senate votes to reset part of SQ 780

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – The Oklahoma Senate voted Wednesday to increase penalties for drug possession near schools, drawing criticism from proponents of a state question in 2016 that made such crimes misdemeanors.
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