OKLAHOMA CITY — HB 3936 was recently signed into law which updates the law with clear and concise language that will help prosecute crimes related to child sexual abuse. The term “child sexual abuse material” more accurately captures the nature of the material and the sexual exploitation of minors and better encompasses multiple media formats such as images, videos, and other digital content.

LEXINGTON — The Lexington Assessment and Reception Center Deputy Warden Tasha Parker was arrested for the introduction of contraband into a penal institution. She was terminated from her position yesterday.

The following statement is in response to a recent story by The Oklahoman concerning a group disturbance at the Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitation Center. Contrary to the opinions of certain people, what transpired at Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility on Friday was not a riot; it was a group disturbance.

WHEN: Games begin Thursday, May 30 at 3 p.m., with the finals expected to get underway about 6:30 p.m. WHERE: The Stickball Arena at the Choctaw Cultural Center, 1919 Hina Hanta Way, Durant.

Happy Belated Birthday to Vickie Roberts (May 14)! Happy Birthday to Ron Springs (May 15), Carliss Harmon (May 18) and Trenton Hall (May 19)! To nominate someone for Iris Garden Club Yard of the Month, call 580.969.8094 or 580.372.5748 with name, address and phone number. Fort Towson Historic Site will have its 200th celebration on Saturday, May 18, beginning at 10 a.m.

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The Iris Garden Club of Hugo met on April 22 at the Burnside community room. Hostesses were Joye Satterfield and Holley Lowrance.

Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn. com One of Andy’s fondest memories is early morning coffee with his mom. Coming in from doing farm chores he would find her pouring for both of them. Then when he went off to college, he would return on the weekends and continue their habit of having coffee together before all the others got out of bed.

WILBURTON –– The Eastern Oklahoma State College soils judging team won the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture national championship last week in Twin Falls, Idaho. The victory marks the second straight national championship for the program.