Council eyes surcharge, water hike
Written By: Kim McConnell | Published: May-25-2013 | Category: Local City Council members debated scenarios Friday that could create a public safety surcharge ranging from $4.55 to $13.50 a month, but the net effect would be retaining some services slated for cuts and greatly reduce the number of general employees who will lose their jobs in the next fiscal year.The scenarios were outlined during the council's second special ... |
Duncan veteran recalls WWII serviceDUNCAN Even at 90, Duncan resident Odell Hooper remembers the most harrowing 14 months of his life a period of fear, paranoia and dismay while engaged in World War II. "I was on ... |
Oklahoma gets far more than its share of disastersWASHINGTON (AP) Many states get hit frequently with tornadoes and other natural catastrophes, but Oklahoma is Disaster Central. The twister that devastated Moore was the 74th pres... |
Moore post office service increases, streets openMOORE (AP) Public agencies in Moore have opened streets to residents and resumed mail delivery to as many addresses as possible.At a news conference Friday, police said residents ... |
Altus emergency director sees long road ahead for MooreALTUS It will take a long time to recover from Monday's devastating tornado in Moore and other tornadoes in Oklahoma the past few days, an emergency manager said, and local reside... |
California man arrested in killing near AnadarkoInvestigators say a California man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with Wednesday's killing of an Anadarko man.Caddo County Sheriff Gene Cain said the 42-yea... |
AAA offering Tipsy Tow over Memorial Day weekendAAA Oklahoma will be offering Tipsy Tow over the extended Memorial Day holiday weekend. AAA will tow your car and give you a ride home for free if you think you've had too much to ... |
Coody says OSSAA does 'great job'Written By: Joey Goodman | Published: May-23-2013 At times there may be partisan politics at the Oklahoma State capitol but don't expect all Republican state house members especially some in Southwest Oklahoma to line up behind their caucus mates when a call is made to spend time delving into the Oklahoma Secondary School Acti... 0 : Comments |
Little Miss Rainbow of Stars will be crowned todayWritten By: Elijah Morlett | Published: May-25-2013 Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority will host the Little Miss Rainbow of Stars Pageant at 7 p.m. today at Frederick Douglass Professional Development and Special Services Center, 102 E. Gore. This will be the 16th year for the Theta Upsilon Omega chapter to present the pageant. Admission... |
Faith, humor help asst. LPS chief in daily effort to help youngstersHe's a beloved educator at Lawton Public Schools, but assistant superintendent Billy Davis had a rea... |
Truck overturns, kills womanViolent wreck snarls Gore Boulevard traffic for hoursA horrific accident involving an overturned con... |
Flu season mild so far in this areaFlu season has arrived in Southwest Oklahoma.Rena Evans, district nurse manager for the Comanche Cou... |
'Brickleberry' is rotten to the coreDaniel Tosh has been a hot commodity the last couple of years. His show "Tosh.O" on Comedy Central i... |
Former Walters police officer accused of molesting teenagerA former Walters police officer pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a felony charge of lewd molestation of... |
Hard work, determination add up to success at Saint Mary'sThe numbers are adding up to success at Saint Mary's Catholic School.Saint Mary's was honored Monday... |
Manhunt on for suspect in brutal 2-by-4 beating in CyrilCaddo County investigators are searching for a man following a violent weekend assault that left a 3... |