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Rural Hospitals in Oklahoma

Rural Hospitals in Oklahoma

STAFF EDITORIAL: Be more like Georgia

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
The Oklahoma Legislature should consider borrowing an idea from Georgia that The Peach State enacted three years ago in an effort to preserve rural hospitals In 2016 the Georgia General Assembly passed a measure which allows individuals and businesses to make donations to that state’s financially...
Organizers for The Teal Pumpkin Project “encourages people to raise awareness of food allergies and promotes inclusion of all trick-or-treaters throughout the Halloween season.

Organizers for The Teal Pumpkin Project “encourages people to raise awareness of food allergies and promotes inclusion of all trick-or-treaters throughout the Halloween season.

THE BOTTOM LINE: Let’s be inclusive

Jj Francais Associate Publisher
Monday, September 30, 2019
Our streets will soon be abuzz with werewolves and witches, doctors and superheroes of treats. It is that time of year when we allow our kids some free expression and lug them around from house-to-house, from business-to-business in search of candy, treats and trinkets.
Governor Stitt’s plan to re-establish a state office in Washington, D.C., will provide another, a valuable set of eyes and ears in the nation’s capital.

Governor Stitt’s plan to re-establish a state office in Washington, D.C., will provide another, a valuable set of eyes and ears in the nation’s capital.

GUEST OPINION: Protecting our state’s interest

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Monday, September 23, 2019
Governor Stitt’s plan to re-establish a state office in Washington, D.C., will provide another, a valuable set of eyes and ears in the nation’s capital. U.S. Sen.
Oklahoma ranks among the top in the nation for fatality wrecks among minors.

Oklahoma ranks among the top in the nation for fatality wrecks among minors.

THE BOTTOM LINE: It's common sense

Jj Francais Associate Publisher
Monday, September 23, 2019
United States Supreme Court Justice William Douglas once wrote, “common sense often makes a good law.” Perhaps his assessment is true, but what is common sense? Other than two words strung together, often used to mock someone for not knowing how to change a tire or boil water, what is common sense?
It is next to impossible to get a majority of eligible voters to the polls for any election. School bond elections are perhaps the worst attended. As few as 5 to 10% of the electorate is expected to cast their vote as to whether or not a facility needs a new roof.

It is next to impossible to get a majority of eligible voters to the polls for any election. School bond elections are perhaps the worst attended. As few as 5 to 10% of the electorate is expected to cast their vote as to whether or not a facility needs a new roof.

THE BOTTOM LINE: Isn’t it time to let the majority of Oklahomans speak?

News Staff
Monday, September 16, 2019
Gold was at $35.15; the first McDonalds was built, and Coke could now be purchased in cans. The year was 1955. Much has changed since the days of James Dean and Rosa Parks but what hasn’t changed is how we fund construction of Oklahoma public schools.
Our state motto, “Labor Omnia Vincit” which translates to “labor conquers all things” is more than a motto to most of us. It is a way of life - our way of life.

Our state motto, “Labor Omnia Vincit” which translates to “labor conquers all things” is more than a motto to most of us. It is a way of life - our way of life.

Proud to be an Okie

Jj Francais Associate Publisher
Monday, September 2, 2019
I might have not had a vote in the decision that resulted me in being born in Texas, but I have for the last 18 years continued to choose again and again to call Oklahoma home. I haven’t stayed for the money, the fame, the low-point beer or any other materialistic reason.
For most of us, Labor Day is the perfect day to purchase new furniture, a new car or take advantage of last-minute sales. It is the last day of summer activities and the perfect day for a picnic or BBQ.

For most of us, Labor Day is the perfect day to purchase new furniture, a new car or take advantage of last-minute sales. It is the last day of summer activities and the perfect day for a picnic or BBQ.

THE BOTTOM LINE: From Riots to Picnics and Pools Celebrating Labor Day

Jj Francais Associate Publisher
Monday, September 2, 2019
Like nearly every other American holiday, Labor Day means a day of respite, a day to disconnect from the grind, a day of our own making. A small number among us will set aside a few minutes to ponder the meaning of Labor Day.
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