The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is now accepting applications for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The program is designed to enhance the specialty crop industry by offering competitive grant funding made possible through the USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service.

Jack Chambless book includes Buffalo memories/teammates

1 Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, “I find no pleasure in them”— 2 before the sun and the light and the moon and the stars grow dark, and the clouds return after the rain; 3 when the keepers of the house tremble, and the strong men stoop, when the grinders cease because they are few, and those looking through the windows grow dim; 4 when the doors to the street are closed and the sound of grinding fades; when people rise up at the sound of birds, but all their songs grow faint; 5 when people are afraid of heights and of dangers in the streets; when the almond tree blossoms and the grasshopper drags itself along and desire no longer is stirred.

The Blood of Christ 11 But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that are now already here, a he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made with human hands, that is to say, is not a part of this creation. 12 He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, thus obtaining b eternal redemption.

OKLAHOMA CITY – A pair of youth governor programs sponsored by the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) inaugurated their leaders for 2026 in a State Capitol ceremony on the opening day of the Oklahoma Legislature. State Supreme Court Justice Noma Gurich administered the oaths of office.

What Stitt has to say regarding Medical Marijuana “...As Governor, my top priority has always been keeping Oklahomans safe. One of the greatest threats to public safety is the out-of-control marijuana industry.

• Early voting information for the Feb. 10 Hugo City Council Special Election Polls will be open from 7 a.m.

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Chris Cannon Q: What specific changes would you bring to the city council that you believe are not happening now? A: Focus and objectivity. Personal allegiances and perceived betrayals have hindered the council’s ability to conduct business objectively.

The Fort Towson 4-H Club members have been very busy this school year. Several members entered projects in the Choctaw County Fair and the Tulsa State Fair.