Opinion

Closed stores are just a little bit of inconvenience....but it's worth it.

The Bottom line: Shared sacrifices

Monday, April 6, 2020

I am a fourth-generation Oklahoman with American roots going back seven generations. My father served in Vietnam. His father served in W WII.

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Guest Column: Distance learning during our new normal

Lenzy Krehbiel-burton Staff Writer

Monday, April 6, 2020

There are a host of reasons why my two children are not home schooled in normal circumstances. The trust and respect my husband and I have for their credentialed teachers, particularly after covering the 2018 teacher walk-out.

Ledger photos by JJ Francais Shelves of an area Walmart remain empty despite new store hours to accommodate cleaning and stocking.

FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK: Caring about others – as we find the cure for the pandemic

Mayor Stan Booker

Monday, March 23, 2020

As your mayor, I love to get out in the community and visit with you. My time with you is my favorite part of this job. However, for the next few weeks, I will have to keep my distance. Please know that I want to be with you. I want to be visiting with you and hearing your concerns.

Ledger photo by JJ Francais Shelves of an area WalMart remain empty despite new store hours to accommodate cleaning and stocking.

THE BOTTOM LINE: Where is the leadership?

Jj Francais Associate Publisher

Monday, March 23, 2020

Times of crisis require broad thinking, bold leadership and more often than not require those in power to make decisions that are controversial.

Written by By Mickey Dollens

Tough times require tough decisions by elected officials

News Staff

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that gatherings of 50 or more be canceled for eight weeks. It would be negligent to not consider our schools at this time. This decision must come from the Governor.

Statement from Rep. Lowe

Rep. Lowe issues statement after HJR 1027 passes House

News Staff

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Jason Lowe (D-OKC) released the following statement in response to the passage of House Joint Resolution 1027: “This resolution is specifically meant to take power away from voters by making the petition process more stringent.

By Trey Caldwell District 63 State Representative

I’ll never apologize for fighting for SW Oklahoma

News Staff

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Lawton, OK – I’ll never apologize for fighting for SW Oklahoma.

Shoppers are seen in the background behind a near-empty bread shelf at a Sam's in Lawton. Ledger photo by JJ Francais

THE BOTTOM LINE: Some where between a hand shake and a hello

Jj Francais Associate Publisher

Monday, March 16, 2020

There is virtually no one living in mainstream America who hasn’t heard about the coronavirus, evident by the run on toilet paper, bumping of elbows and the disruptions in our daily life – both big and small.

“‘If you are going to have the death penalty, this is the perfect case for it.’ Is that really the right conversation? This is still one of the many devils I wrestle with daily.”- State Rep. Ben Loring

GUEST COLUMN: Resuming executions nothing to celebrate

News Staff

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

House Bill 2876, by Rep. Jason Dunnington, D-Oklahoma City, died on Feb. 27, 2020, without ever being discussed. The reason why that’s important to me is because Gary Welch died on Jan. 5, 2012. He was executed by the State of Oklahoma and I was the person who put him on that gurney.

Joe Dorman

Guest Column: Agency consolidation: Beware of the past, we must not repeat it

News Staff

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Legislature has completed committee work on bills in the house of origin. The only bills left alive among those filed this year are the ones approved by committees and some legislation carried over from last year.

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