Body The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) has been awarded the Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America (MHA), a national recognition honoring employers committed to creating mentally healthy workplaces and supporting employee well-being.

Body Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced the launch of Oklahoma READY, a statewide opioid abatement initiative aimed at equipping students with the tools to avoid substance use before it starts.

Body Elevation is normal (stable), water temperature 77°F and murky. Catfish, Blue, Catfish, Channel, Catfish, Flathead good on chicken liver, live bait, shad, sunfish around channels, main lake, points, river channel.

Body FORT TOWSON — In the latest installment of our local athlete check-in series, we catch up with Fort Towson’s Avery Daniels, who has just wrapped up her freshman year. The Daniels family has a history of track and field excellence in Southeast Oklahoma.

Body Redshirt senior quarterback John Mateer, redshirt junior defensive lineman Taylor Wein and redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Eddy Pierre-Louis will represent OU at SEC Media Days.

Body Attorney General Gentner Drummond opened nominations for the 2026 Officer of the Year Awards program, inviting law enforcement around Oklahoma to recognize officers who have gone above and beyond in service to their communities.

Body Attorney General Gentner Drummond recently filed a new lawsuit against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, alleging the insurer engaged in a coordinated scheme to wrongfully deny or underpay legitimate hail and wind damage claims submitted by Oklahoma homeowners.

Body In recent weeks it has been this newspaper’s responsibility to tell our readers and area citizens about some rather unpleasant and even disappointing occurrences in our beautiful part of Oklahoma.

Body “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” — William Arthur Ward.

Body “Lindsey Graham was a true American who loved people around him. This is a moment in time to reflect because you never know when your soul will be required of you. He was an Air Force veteran and passionate advocate for America and the people of South Carolina.