Peckerwood Populism Is About Strategy, Not Personal Belief

The controversy around President Donald Trump’s recent tweets targeting “The Squad” — four Democratic members of Congress who are all women, all people “of color,” and all of whom Trump seems to think aren’t “from America” (one came from Somalia as a young woman and became a US citizen at 17; the...

Dill City Man Facing More Than 20 Years In Prison

A Dill City man could be spending more than 20 years in prison, following his July 12, 2019, arrest on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges.

Cattlemen’s Association Approves Directive To Consider State Brand Registration Fee Hike

The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) Board of Directors approved a Directive at the General Business Meeting held during the 2019 Annual OCA Convention to consider increasing the brand registration fee and renewal fee to $40 beginning in 2020.

High Plains Acquires State Guaranty Bank

High Plains Bank recently expanded its coverage area with the acquisition of Okeene’s State Guaranty Bank. The banks had been owned by the same parent company since 2012, but with the merger comes expanded services to their customers and reduce costs through economies of scale.

Hise Looks Back On First Year At AllianceHealth Clinton

A lot can happen in a year. Landon Hise became AllianceHealth Clinton’s Chief Executive Officer last summer, and he brought a fresh perspective, a youthful enthusiasm, and a lot of ideas to the job. His energy was fueled by a vision of what was possible in Clinton.

The Police Blotter

July 6, 2:53 p.m. - A caller reported finding a three-year-old girl walking alone three blocks away from adults. When he brought the child to their attention they were shocked the child was outside. Officers have reportedly been dispatched to this location before for similar issues.

Lawmaker’s Firm Reaps Payment To Help Throw Speaker’s Ball

A company headed by a Republican House member was paid tens of thousands of dollars to help throw a lavish party in honor of House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, raising conflict-of-interest questions.

Saying Goodbye To A Legacy: Erv’s Quik-Serv Closes Its Doors

The shelves stood mostly empty, but it was standing room only Friday, July 26, 2019, as patrons and friends wished a fond farewell to Cordell’s iconic Erv’s Quik-Serv. After 56 years in business, the second generation owners, Dawn and Tim Stegall, decided to retire and shut down the business.