Each year, the American Bankers Association (ABA) recognizes the nation’s best bank marketing initiatives at the ABA Bank Marketing Conference. The 2022 Brand Slam awards honored elite bank marketing strategies that stood out among hundreds of nationwide entries from banks of all sizes.

OKLAHOMA CITY — (KOCO TV Reports) There has been a change in the race for Oklahoma’s governor. A poll by Amber Integrated says that among 500 likely voters, 46% support Joy Hofmeister while 45% support incumbent, Kevin Stitt.

The Stitt for Governor 2022 Campaign has announced the Tulsa Firefighters PAC endorsement of Governor Kevin Stitt for re-election in 2022. “Governor Stitt has championed firefighters across our state and it’s our honor to endorse him for a second term,” said Matt Lay, President of the Tulsa International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 176 in Tulsa.

Cannabis users soon may be a majority among young adults in the District of Columbia and several pot-friendly states, a trend that points to a potential future of destigmatized marijuana across much of the nation.

An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is underway in wild birds across the nation, including Oklahoma, which could pose a serious threat to domestic poultry production. HPAI has been confirmed in hunter-harvested birds this fall in Oklahoma.

Funeral services for James Michael Reese, of Rattan, Okla., will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct.

Funeral services for Rosemary Richardson, formerly of Hugo, Okla., will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 at South Central District Building in Hugo. Rosemary passed away Oct. 13, 2022, at the age of 67.

Memorial services for Gerald Ware, of Boswell, Okla., will be held at 2 p.m. Oct.

Graveside services for Marjorie “Ann” (Matthews) Perrin, of Durant, Okla., will be held at 5 p.m. Oct. 20, 2022 at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Antlers, Okla. Marjorie passed away Oct. 12, 2022, at the age of 82.

Funeral services for Lonnie James Watson, Sr., of Wright City, Okla., will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Wright City. Lonnie passed away Oct. 14, 2022, at the age of 78.