The Oklahoma Veterans Commission announces the appointment of Rear Admiral James (Jay) Bynum, USN (Ret.) as the new Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. Bynum officially began his role on Aug. 1, 2024.

1 Open your doors, Lebanon, so that fire may devour your cedars! 2 Wail, you juniper, for the cedar has fallen; the stately trees are ruined! Wail, oaks of Bashan; the dense forest has been cut down! 3 Listen to the wail of the shepherds; their rich pastures are destroyed! Listen to the roar of the lions; the lush thicket of the Jordan is ruined!.

(KJV used) In A.D. 33, Christ was given all authority.

Sales Tax holiday is set for Aug. 2-4, where designated items free from tax include any clothing or footwear less than $100.

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My name is Sammy Joe Drinkard, Jr. I am and have always been a Hugo Buffalo! I attended Hugo Public Schools from kindergarten to graduation. I was extremely active in the Agriculture program throughout high school. I worked as a janitor at the Hugo Middle School under Mr. Young and Alvin Johnson. I left HPS to further my education, first at Murray State College then on to Oklahoma State University, where I received my degree in Agriculture Education.

The “Be the Best in Oklahoma” 4-H State Public Speaking contest is conducted for the purpose of promoting a greater interest in public speaking and to allow all 4-H members the opportunity to develop and polish their public speaking skills. The contest was held in Ada, Okla.