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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives High School Page Program is now accepting applications for the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature, announced Program Director Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang.

By Andy and Renie Bowman Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn.com Here’s what happens so often. A person becomes an adult, marries, has children, grows ill or old, and dies.

Jackie Lane, of Hugo, Okla., passed away Nov. 30, 2023, at the age of 58. Jackie L. Lane was born on March 27, 1965 in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of Robert Lane and Ruby Lois (Wooten) Lane. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Richard Thomas Lane and sister, Tammy Sue Champion.

Funeral services for Liddie Elizabeth Erskin, of Bokchito, Okla., will be held at 2 p.m. Dec.

Private family memorial burial for Don Jay Ward, of Hugo, Okla., will be held at 11:15 a.m. Dec.

Santa is making his list and checking it twice. Are you working on a Christmas gift list? Do you struggle with finding the perfect gift for your loved one who lives in a nursing home? Here is a helpful list of ideas.

OKLAHOMA CITY –– The impact of the HIV epidemic has been profound, affecting individuals, families and entire communities across the globe. In Oklahoma, an estimated 8,800 individuals have HIV and approximately 17% (1 in 6) are unaware of their status.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, commented last week on the execution of Phillip Dean Hancock. Humphrey serves as chair of the House Criminal Justice and Corrections Committee and was on hand at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester during the execution.

by Chelsea Julian Last week, government, military and defense industry leaders attended a grand opening event for the University of Oklahoma’s new Sooner Advanced Manufacturing Lab. The lab enables research and workforce development to support the growing defense industry in Oklahoma.