Jasper Troy William Jackson, Sr., known affectionately to friends and family as Troy Jackson, passed away peacefully on Oct. 24, 2024 in Paris, Texas, at the age of 81. Born on Aug. 29, 1943, in Belzoni, Okla., Troy was a man whose hands were as strong and capable as his heart was gentle and full.

It’s almost spooky time at the Chamber Of Commerce! This year’s Fall Festival will be held in front of the Chamber again this year. This will be a funfilled night planned for everyone –– setup begins at 4, streets will be blocked off no later than 4:30.

• OMRF part of $7.7 million trial to study how exercise combats aging Experts who study the aging process have long known exercise is fundamental in maintaining our overall health as long as possible. What’s not clear, however, is why some older people benefit from a workout more than others.

As Oklahomans gear up for Halloween, Shape Your Future, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), is here to help families enjoy the holiday with fun snacks and healthy tips. Halloween often leads to a surplus of sugary treats, but making mindful choices in advance can help families enjoy a balanced and healthier celebration.

Graveside services for Micheal Warren Lewis, of Valliant, Okla., were held at 1 p.m. Oct.

Funeral services for Billey Roy Ferguson, of Antlers, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. Oct.

Funeral services for Bryin Keyth Robinson, of Hugo, Oklahoma., will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 at South Central District Building in Hugo. Bryin passed away Oct. 22, 2024 at home, at the age of 34.

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Miles “Bo” Harvie Bacon, Jr., of Boswell, Okla., passed away Oct. 21, 2024, at the age of 66. Miles was born on Dec. 5, 1957 in Hugo, Okla., the son of Miles “Hob” H. Bacon, Sr. and Shirley (Teehee) Shultz. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother-in-law.

This week early voting starts in the Sooner state. Voters can vote on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m-6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at their county’s designated early voting site. In most counties, that is the county courthouse or election board office. Go to the Oklahoma State Election Board website for the early voting location in your county. In 2022, 122,000 Oklahoma voters cast their ballot in-person absentee, meaning they voted before the Tuesday election. 2024 is a presidential election year, so that number is expected to be double.