Military service to satisfy some Sheriff requirements... OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, secured unanimous approval from the Senate for House Bill 1003, which raises the age of consent from 16 to 18 years of age.

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected the first American-born pope on May 8, becoming Pope Leo XIV. Pope Leo was born on Sept.

More than 100 Oklahoma 4-Hers got an inside look at state government during the 26th annual 4-H Day at the Capitol on April 23 in Oklahoma City. Dorothy Wilson, state 4-H program leader at Langston University, said the day provided a wonderful opportunity for participants to meet with their legislators and experience the Oklahoma Capitol building.

This fall, Oklahoma FFA chapters will have the opportunity to turn their STEM ideas into reality because of a $50,000 grant by the Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) Foundation to the Oklahoma FFA Foundation. Oklahoma FFA chapters located in areas served by PSO can now apply to the Oklahoma FFA Foundation for a STEM After-School grant.

Tonia Kathleen Bosserman, known affectionately as Tonia, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, in Durant, Okla. Born on Jan. 19, 1965 in DeQueen, Ark., Tonia was a beacon of love and a source of boundless fun to all who knew her.

Phillip Farris Milam, known to all as Phil, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, at the age of 68 in Ardmore, Okla. Born on Feb. 26, 1957 in Boswell, Okla., Phil lived a life devoted to his family and the simple pleasures of life.

Funeral services for Tommy Crowder, of Boswell, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Lois Faye Ruffin, of Idabel, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Green Chapel Assembly of God of Wright City.

Kenneth Paul Clay, ONLY known by friends and family as Keno, passed from this world on May 9, 2025 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born Nov. 21, 1960 in Lawton, Okla., and grew up in the Clayville/Daisy area before moving to Rattan. His 64 years were marked by his love of sports, devotion to family and cherished moments with wife, Staci of the past 15 years.