State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced recently that no political party filed a notice to allow Independents to vote in its primaries and runoff primaries during the 2026-2027 election years. Since no political party provided a notification to the State Election Board Secretary by the statutory deadline, all primaries will remain closed for the 2026-2027 election years. Oklahoma has three recognized political parties: Democratic, Libertarian, and Republican.

The holiday season brings joy and generosity, but it is also a prime time for scammers to cash in. AARP Oklahoma is alerting the public to the “12 Scams of the Holidays” and sharing prevention tips from the AARP Fraud Watch Network to help protect Oklahomans and their loved ones.

• New table game available to play now In November, Choctaw Casino & Resort –– Grant became the first casino in Oklahoma to offer 3-shot poker. The new table game is a combination of all the derivatives of poker at once, with players competing for bonus hands instead of playing against the house.

This week, the State Election Board mailed postcards to more than 71,000 voters requesting that they update their voter registration address, State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced. The postcards were mailed to voters who were identified by the U.S.

When looking for a unique holiday tree this season consider adding a plant you can enjoy now and throughout the year. Select a larger specimen to use as a floor plant, adding dramatic scale to your indoor decor. Smaller plants can be placed on tabletops throughout the house to add a bit of extra cheer in any room.

• Enjoy a delicious four-course meal and interact with an Iron Chef Food enthusiasts will have a chance to enjoy a four-course meal from an Iron Chef when celebrity TV star Alex Guarnaschelli takes over Chop House inside Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grant in January! Guarnaschelli is a staple of Food Network, where she hosts three shows including Ciao House, Supermarket Stakeout and Alex vs. America.

During its regular meeting on Dec. 8 in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission approved the entire slate of proposed regulation changes as recommended by ODWC Chief of Fisheries Ken Cunningham and Chief of Wildlife Bill Dinkines.

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