Miss Altus contest scheduled for Feb. 3
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The Miss Altus contest is scheduled for Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
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First prohibition law passed
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On Jan. 26, 1838, Tennessee became the first State in the history of the United States to pass a law regarding Prohibition. The law made it a misdemeanor to sell alcoholic beverages in taverns and stores. The bill stated that all persons convicted of retailing “spirituous liquors” would be fined at the “discretion of the court” and that the fines would be used in support of public schools.
Altus Public Schools asking for $6.7M bond
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During the November meeting of the Altus Board of Education, the Board approved a resolution authorizing the calling and holding of a Special General Obligation Bond Election. Members of the Board agreed to a 6.7-million-dollar bond which would be a continuation of the 2019 bond and will not be an increase in current property taxes.
Navajo student excels in VFW Patriot Pen program
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Sadie McDowell, an eighth grader at Navajo schools, recently won several awards for her essay on “How America Inspires Us” through the VFW Patriot Pen program. McDowell came in first place in Jackson County, first place in Districts, and took second place at State. The VFW Patriot Pen program is open to sixth through eighth grade students nationwide.
UCO’s Gamma Iota Sigma Chapter takes National recognition
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The University of Central Oklahoma College of Business Professional Sales team placed among the top 15 teams, with top-five finishes in the individual and team competitions, at the International Collegiate Sales Competition (ICSC) held in Orlando, Florida.
Governor Stitt finalizes tobacco, motor vehicle compacts
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Governor Stitt recently announced the finalization of compacts with two tribes in Oklahoma. “We now have fully executed tobacco compacts with both the Chickasaw and the Apache tribes that maintain jurisdictional continuity in Oklahoma,” said Governor Stitt.
Lankford keeps parents in charge of what’s best for their kids, not the government
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Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Tim Scott (R-SC) along with House Education and Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) introduced the Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act, which affirms parents have a fundamental right to control the upbringing of their children.
Hamilton files legislation to increase resident access to Wildlife Management Areas
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Sen. Warren Hamilton, RMcCurtain, introduced legislation aimed at increasing Oklahomans’ access to the state’s Wildlife Management Areas (WMA). Senate Bill 1857 increases the price of hunting licenses for nonresidents and decreases their bag limit.
Sen. Brooks files bill to add domestic violence to registry
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Sen. Michael Brooks, DOklahoma City, has authored Senate Bill 1326, adding domestic violence crimes to the state’s Mary Rippy Violent Crime Offenders Registration Act. Brooks filed the measure at the urging of constituents.
Oklahoma Forestry Services reports 2023 wildfire numbers
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Oklahoma Forestry Services (OFS) closed out 2023 with below-normal wildfire occurrence and acres burned. OFS responded to 536 wildfires burning 47,222 acres.