February 18, 2021

Chief Batton signs Executive Order after historic winter weather

Choctaw Nation DURANT – Chief Gary Batton signed an Executive Order on Feb. 16, declaring a state of emergency, following the unprecedented winter weather that swept […]
February 18, 2021

O’Donnell bill to require citizenship test for students passes committee

Release OKLAHOMA CITY – House Speaker Pro Tempore Terry O’Donnell, R-Catoosa, on Tuesday passed a bill in the House Common Education Committee that he said is […]
February 18, 2021

Ranson issues statement after straight-party voting repeal fails

Release OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater, released the following statement after her legislation to repeal straight-party voting, House Bill 1016, failed the House […]
February 17, 2021

Marriage licenses – Feb. 10-16, 2021

Presented by Texoms Engraving, here is the marriage license filed for in Bryan County during the week of Feb. 10-16, 2021: • Waylon Dusty Owens and […]
February 16, 2021

Local volunteers, organizations put together a shelter during the freeze

By Joey McWilliams It is a cold weather snap that hasn’t been seen or felt in this area in decades. And it has presented many challenges […]
February 15, 2021

Bryan County facilities closed Tuesday

Release ALL Bryan County Government Facilities will be CLOSED on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, because of extreme cold weather causing hazardous road conditions.
February 15, 2021

Jestis elected AFR/OFU Southeast Agent Director

Release NORMAN — American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) held officer and director elections at the 116th Annual AFR/OFU State Convention Feb. 12-13. Landon Jestis, […]
February 15, 2021

State of Oklahoma continues coordinated, comprehensive response to winter storm

Release The State of Oklahoma continues to provide a comprehensive, coordinated response to the ongoing winter storm which has brought heavy snow, strong winds and prolonged, […]
February 13, 2021

Lankford votes to acquit Donald Trump

Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) issues statement on his vote to acquit Donald Trump on the Article of Impeachment: “I cannot support removing […]