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Barry Switzer sang “Poke Salad Annie” in the elevator
October 29 - Tony Joe White, ex-Wolfe City who is now Birmingham-Southern's head football coach, had a chance encounter once with Barry Switzer.They took the same elevator together.White recognized and complimented the former…
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation named Large Business of the Year by the Salisbury Region Chamber of…
DOVER, Del. - Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) has been selected as the 2021 recipient of the Large Business of the Year award from the Salisbury Region Chamber of Commerce. This prize is awarded each year to a company…
Study by Indonesian social commerce platform Evermos shows SMEs are important to Indonesia’s…
Jakarta, Indonesia, October 27, 2021 / PRNewswire / - The role of SMEs is increasingly important amid volatile Indonesian economic conditions. Indonesia a 62.9 million registered businesses and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)…
Governor Abbott Appoints Eight Members of the Brazos River Authority Board of Directors | Oficina…
October 25, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Appointment
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Cynthia Flores, Charles Richard "Rick" Huber, III, John Henry Luton, Austin Ruiz, OD, and W. Wintford "Ford"…
Rural Oklahoma Residents Fear Losing To Oklahoma City With Redistribution | Don’t miss it
OKLAHOMA CITY - Redistribution fighting in Oklahoma is escalating as lawmakers begin to finalize the…
Community Development Meeting Highlights | News from the city of Ponca
A community development meeting was held in the meeting room of the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, October 21.
Brad Fox opened the meeting and with no new business, committee members provided their updates.
Dawn Brakey from…
Redistribution proposals that could upset Oklahoma politics
Oklahoma's only competitive congressional district in the past decade could return to firm Republican control - or it could be changed to give Democrats the best chance they've seen in years.State…
CAREER PATH: THS Chamber Partner for Annual Career Fair with New Incentives | New
Tahlequah High School and the Tahlequah Region Chamber of Commerce…
City and Precisions Fireworks renew $ 60,000 agreement for 2022
Carlsbad City Council has approved a deal with a Texas fireworks company for the production of the July 4, 2022 show.Carlsbad City Council approved a $ 60,000 deal on Oct. 12 with Precision fireworks for a choreographed aerial exhibition…
Governor Abbott Appoints Chairman and Appoints Four Members of State Energy Plan Advisory Board |…
October 18, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Appointment
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Daniel Hall, Castlen Moore Kennedy, Joel Mickey and Phil Wilson to the state's energy plan advisory committee…
The Cherokee Nation opens its doors to film and television
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Through Chuck Hoskin, Jr.
October 17, 2021…
Mesilla Valley Book Club welcomes author of Hillerman’s biography
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The Mesilla Valley / Southern New Mexico Book Club will host James McGrath Morris, author of "Tony Hillerman: A Life" for an in-person and Zoom presentation from 4 pm to 5 pm on…
Jason McPherson Elected to APPA Board of Directors | Community
City of Marlow Director Jason McPherson has been elected to the Board…
Trisha Yearwood on Making Jerky, Bacon Straws & Wontons
NEW YORK (AP) - Trish Yearwood is a collard type girl, but her husband, Garth Brooks, is definitely not a collard type guy. So she must have been a little sly when it came time to perfect her Wontons stuffed with Collard.When the country…
GAC lists volleyball players of the week | South Arkansas College Sports
The Great American Conference has announced the league's sixth volleyball player of the week for the 2021…
Sports Views: Jim Hess wins big in Rockwall, Angelo State | Sports
Jim Hess was a winner. Hess, who died at the age of 84 on…
Mack: CareerTech supports entrepreneurship opportunities
Marcie Mack
Oklahoma CareerTech's 15 Certified Business Incubators located in 10 Technology Hub Districts are strategically located across the state to provide a way for individuals to nurture ideas, while providing economic…
It’s a small world | Purcell Register
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Happy Birthday to Jim Blevins, Mike McGregor, Virgil Hope, Kandy Wollenberg, Jackson Ewing, Kevin Jones, Allen Biggs, Phylis Norvell, Brandon Powell, Mike Foshee, Shelly…
Payne County Sees Vaccination Rise During Incentive Period | Covid-19
More than 2,000 people entered the City of Stillwater and Stillwater Medical Center vaccination incentive…
More states are enacting controversial abortion bans – here’s why
Pro-choice protesters march past the Texas State Capitol on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 in Austin, TX.Sergio Flores for the Washington Post via Getty Pro-choice protesters march past the Texas State Capitol on Wednesday, September 1 in…
O’Connor: call for tenders for service providers in the legal, HR and other fields
Cathy O'Connor
As we anticipate the influx of federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to Oklahoma City, we are developing new programs to help businesses and individuals with additional COVID recovery services. The…
The suspected oil spill company has committed offenses
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif .-- The company whose pipeline is believed to be one of the largest oil spills in recent California history has been cited 72 times for sufficiently serious safety and environmental violations so that…
Brookings register | Meet Charles Curtis, the first Indian to serve as Vice President of the United…
Editor's Note: Next Monday, October 11, is Native American Day in South Dakota.Did you know that Kamala Harris is not the first person of color to have served as Vice President of the United States?
Charles Curtis was vice president…
DC Digest: Lankford Says $ 3.5 trillion Social Spending Measure Will Destroy Work Ethics |…
Inhofe then raised the issue by interviewing Austin, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley and U.S. Central Command Chief Kenneth McKenzie during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.Austin said Russian President Vladimir…
The aviation festival returns; important for state industry, airport manager says | New
Planes flew through the sky and sat on the ramp at Max Westheimer…
Falmouth Chamber of Commerce: “Brenda Kingery: Weaving Messages” Opens October 6 with…
09/30/2021 (Cotuit, Massachusetts) The Cahoon Museum of American Art announces the opening of Brenda Kingery: Weaving Messages, an exhibition of narrative abstract paintings whose vivid expressions are inspired by the artist's global…
McKinney Chamber of Commerce CEO addresses affordable housing in McKinney
McKinney, Texas - Affordable housing is an issue facing cities across the country. And McKinney is no exception.
At a recent McKinney City Council session, Lisa Hermes, President and CEO of the McKinney Chamber of Commerce, spoke!-->…
Facebook executive defends teenage policies on Instagram | Oklahoma News
WASHINGTON (AP) - Amid outrage over its handling of internal research into Instagram harm to teens, a…
The mayor of Van Buren, the chamber working with a consultancy firm on the economic growth plan
The Van Buren Chamber of Commerce and the City of Van Buren are working with Community Growth Strategies of Columbia, Mo., to help develop the economy in the city and surrounding areas.
Community Growth Strategies (CGS) is a consulting…
Belmont leaving OVC for MVC; Texas A & M-Commerce in Southland
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Senator Lankford introduces legislation to repeal President Biden’s vaccine mandates on…
WASHINGTON (KFOR) - U.S. Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma has introduced legislation to end President Joe Biden's vaccination mandates on federal employees and contractors.
Lankford tabled the Stop Vaccine Mandates Act on…
Major reshuffle of the Top 5; ACU with the biggest jump of the week
Each week, Dave Campbell's Texas Football staff gives his power ranking of sub-FBS college football teams in Texas.
Sam houston (3-0) Last Week: 1 - The Bearkats ran business at No.24 Central Arkansas last week and focused on the SFA…
Dale Friestad | Obituaries | McAlester News Capital
Dale "Buzz" Friestad, 83, from McAlester Oklahoma, went to live with the Lord on September 23, 2021 after prolonged health problems, unrelated to covid. Family welcomes friends for a visit and visit Wednesday, September 29 from 5 to 8…
Letter: The support for the Coweta Fall Festival is incredible | Opinion
* BancFirst Coweta, Green Country Federal Credit Union, Koweta Smoke Shop and Firstar Bank - Coweta, entertainment sponsors.* Ary Land Co. and representing Kevin McDugle House District 12, sponsors of Food Alley.* Century 21 First Choice…
From page to screen; Actress and Screenwriter Delores Wheeler Recalls Cleburne’s Debut |…
Oklahoma resident Delores Wheeler remembers when she was growing up in…
‘Amistad’ binds Del Rio and Ciudad Acuña amid migrant crisis | Oklahoma News
DEL RIO, Texas (AP) - Amistad - Spanish for friendship - links the sister cities of Del Rio, Texas, and…
Oregon School Board’s ban on anti-racism and LGBT signs sparks anger | Oklahoma News
NEWBERG, Oregon (AP) - An Oregon school board has banned educators from displaying the symbols of Black…
SOLUTIONS 9/24: Changes in weather, energy and power
By Huck Fairman
Anyone paying attention to the news lately cannot have missed reports on the environmental changes in our world and our responses to those changes. Here the focus will be on weather forecasting,!-->!-->…
NSU Operations and Supply Chain Management Certificate to Meet Oklahoma Employment Needs | New
Northeastern State University is expanding its supply chain operations…
OKC Mayor Holt touts infrastructure package that promises billions
While the deadline for a US House votes on $ 1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt and state business leaders urged the move and highlighted the benefits of increased funding for roads and…
Oklahoma State Recognizes Catoosa Woman Who Helped Man After Motorcycle Crash
The state of Oklahoma recognized a Catoosa woman on Wednesday who helped a man after a motorcycle accident. On her way home from Walmart near Admiral and 225th East Avenue, Jennifer Lee pulled to a stop when she saw traffic stop near a…
Today in history
Today in history Today is Wednesday, September 22, the 265th day of 2021. There are 100 days left in the year. Fall arrives at 3:20 p.m. EDT. The highlight of today's history: On September 22, 2014, the United States and five Arab…
New York officials say marijuana tax revenue will help close budget gap due to lower cigarette sales
A former Republican congresswoman touts the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics, sharing the story of how a close family friend was able to recover from alcoholism with the help of psilocybin.
Former Rep. Mimi Walters (R-CA) gave the…
Spring River Inn’s Old Neon Sign Back Online for Catering | Local News
RIVERTON, Kansas - A fundraiser to restore the Spring River Inn sign to…
Looking for census scams
TULSA, Okla. - Most scammers use the confusion to prey on their targets, and there is a lot of uncertainty around which census surveys the federal government requires people to complete.Many people are used to taking the federal census…
Friday Night Highlights: How OSU Rookies Performed in Week 4 of Action
Most high school teams play 10 regular season games. It breaks down into about three or four non-district games and six or seven district games. This makes Week 4 one of the most popular weeks off, and a few Cowboy commits have had…
OPINION: Interstate partnership will boost innovation and economy | Opinion
To grow the economy on the Cherokee Nation reserve, we must be forward thinking, collaborative, and willing…
Community Development Update | News from the city of Ponca
The Town of Ponca Community Development Committee held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, September 16 at 10 a.m. in the Boardroom of the Chamber of Commerce.
Brad Fox opened the meeting and after approving the minutes from the…
Employment Authority: advice to increase wages, NLRB appeal
Law360 (September 17, 2021, 10:17 p.m. EDT) - Law360 Employment Authority covers the biggest employment cases and trends. Catch up this week with a close review of the Ninth Circuit ruling that restored elements of California's…
Arkansas Tech # 1 in Bushnell / Golfweek Division II Coaching Survey
Arkansas Tech, the reigning National Division II golf champion, took first place in the Bushnell / Golfweek Coaching Poll. The Wonder Boys received six first-place votes.
The former West Florida No.1 received more votes for first place…
Americans have little confidence in online security: AP-NORC poll | Oklahoma News
Most Americans don't believe their personal information is secure online and are unhappy with the federal…
GrowGeneration Announces Largest Hydroponic Garden Centers In Los Angeles County
âThese two stores, the largest hydroponic garden centers in Southern california, positions GrowGen to sell to the highest concentration of commercial indoor cannabis growers in California. Our downtown Los Angeles…
Contested addition of housing on the agenda | New
A previously controversial housing development proposal and the city's…
Celebration and concern in Oklahoma over President Biden’s new COVID-19 vaccination plan
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - President Biden's plan to get more Americans vaccinated has met both support and backlash. The plan requires employers with more than 100 employees to mandate vaccines or have workers tested every week.…
Tonkawa High School Alumni Association names Bruce Robinson as Distinguished Alumnus of 2021
The Alumni Association's Tonkawa High School (THS) Board of Trustees named Bruce Robinson as the Distinguished Alumnus of 2021. Bruce was a teacher, farmer, businessman and community activist. He joined the Oklahoma National Guard in 1957…
Walmart Expands Instacart Pilot to New York
Dive brief:
Walmart expanded its delivery pilot with Instacart to include parts of New York City, according to company spokespersons.
The pilot, which started last year in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego…
Chief Chat: Cherokee Nation Expands Role in Aerospace Industry | New
Oklahoma has a rich heritage of innovation and success in the aerospace industry. Cherokee Nation citizen…
Stillwater Celebrates Five Years of Commercial Air Service | New
Stillwater Regional Airport marks its fifth year of providing commercial air service through a partnership…
Blood supply is low, patients have to wait
Ellie Roy, owner of Argenta Bead Co., waited in her husband's hospital room as her doctor spoke to emergency hospital staff about having blood platelets available to treat the man she is with. married for 19 years.
The platelets did not…
Lawton Airport among 108 aviation hubs injecting money into state economy | Business
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport and other Oklahoma airports account for $ 10.6 billion in economic…
Lilli Faye Barker | Bluebonnet News
Lilli Faye Barker, 64, of Baytown, Texas, died Tuesday August 17, 2021 in Baytown. She was born on April 9, 1957 in Anahuac, Texas, to the late Bill and Carol Jean Barker Strode.…
Obituary for Wednesday August 11, 2021 | Obituary
Gene Tracy Bullock, 77, of Maryville, TN, died on Friday August 6, 2021. He was born July 12, 1944 in…
Canada begins to re-allow vaccinated US citizens to visit | Oklahoma News
Canada lifts its ban on Americans crossing the border for shopping, vacations or sightseeing on Monday, but…
Rockwall couple go platinum: Fergusons celebrates 70 years of marriage | Lifestyles
This weekend, Rockwall's Shirley and Davey Ferguson will mark a milestone few get to celebrate: a platinum…
Connie Mack World Series Offers Economic, Emotional Boost – The Durango Herald
Host families are Farmington's ambassadors
Ricketts Park was recently renovated and hosted the 2021 Connie Mack World Series. (Courtesy Tyson Snyder)!-->…
Shawnee loses Director of Economic Development as Tim Burg takes on OKC role
After more than a decade serving Shawnee as Director of Economic Development, Tim Burg served his last day on Friday July 30.Burg came to Shawnee from Ponca City when he served as Director of Economic Development for the Shawnee Economic…
#ShopSkiatook during the next duty free weekend | New
The rental of clothing or footwear is also taxable.While many shoppers tend to visit metro area malls and malls on a sales tax holiday, Sara Herren, director of the Skiatook Chamber of Commerce, urges shoppers to buy Skiatook…
Hoover Chamber names Jim Langley 2021 Freedom Prize winner
The Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday named Ross Bridge resident Jim Langley as the 2021 Freedom Prize winner.
The chamber annually presents the award to someone who is a role model in the community, who has good…
Dollar General Celebrates Grand Opening of Distribution Center in Walton, Kentucky
WALTON, Ky .-- (COMMERCIAL THREAD) - Today, Dollar General celebrated the grand opening of its distribution center in Walton, Ky., Alongside employees, company executives, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and other officials.…
ESU Volleyball Wins Team Academic Honors | Release
The Emporia State volleyball team won the US Marine Corps / American Volleyball Coaches Association Team…
House panel rejects Hyde amendment backed by SBC
WASHINGTON (BP) - The Congressional effort to continue to ban public funds from paying for abortions suffered multiple setbacks on Thursday, July 15.
The House of Representatives' Appropriations…
Leslie Kutz appointed to Murray State College Board of Regents
Springer resident Leslie (Larsen) Kutz has been appointed by Governor Kevin Stitt as a new member of the Murray State College Board of Regents. Kutz, who succeeds outgoing member Frank Johnson who served on the college board for 14 years,…
EDITORIAL: The spirit of volunteerism alive and well at Enid | Ag / Energy
Thumbs upWell done to Rob Holtzinger, who was named Garfield County…
“Live and Breathe Again:” YWCA Raises Money for Domestic Violence Programs at Purses…
ENID, Oklahoma. - YWCA Enid announced the Woman of the Year for 2021…
Waffle shop plans August opening
Co-owner Mary Busby says she is now considering a mid-August goal for Little Rock's opening Press Waffle Co., 1424 Main St., in a new SoMa project, according to a franchise development spokesperson for the budding Dallas-based mini-chain.…
Small business buds during the pandemic; OKC Chamber encourages residents to buy locally
The Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce is encouraging people to shop locally and helping small businesses recover from the pandemic with a "Stand Tall and Shop Small" initiative.News 9 spoke with a small business owner who has made the…
Reservations in Hopkins County – EastTexasRadio.com
Hopkins County Law Enforcement Center
Sulfur Springs Police conducted a traffic stop over the weekend and a computer check showed the driver was wanted under pending warrants from neighboring counties. Dustin James…
Pemberton: Congress redistribution underway | Columns
It has been over a month since the session closed, but the work is in progress. From budget meetings to…
Overnight Energy: Newsom Calls on Californians to Reduce Personal Water Use to Fight Drought | John…
TGIF! Welcome to Overnight Energy, your source for today's energy and environment information. Please send your advice and comments to Rachel Frazin at [email protected] . Follow her on Twitter: @RachelFrazin . Join Zack Budryk…