NAICO wins award

National American Insurance Company (NAICO) has been named to Ward’s Top 50 performing P&C insurance companies for the fourth year running, according to a newsletter from president and COO Lance LaGere.

Driver pleads not guilty

A driver arrested on the Turner Turnpike in January of the year who faces a felony and misdemeanor for allegedly using her vehicle in discharge of a weapon has pleaded not guilty.

Two to stand trial for cultivating

Two men from Okmulgee have been ordered to stand trial on charges of cultivating a Controlled Dangerous Substance after they were arrested by Lincoln County deputies last November and charged. The deputies reportedly seized 386 marijuana clone plants.

Spotlight on the FFA

Class: Senior Family: Father, Michael Bradford; Mother, Amy Grimm; brothers, Calon Smith and Austin Bales. School activities in addition to FFA: Cheer, softball, basketball manager, peer to peer leadership group, FCCLA. What is the most important thing you have learned in the FFA?

More charges for McLoud man

A McLoud area man who has pending felony counts now faces felony kidnapping and domestic assault and battery by strangulation charges in addition to them. A misdemeanor charge was also filed against him. Eliah Lively, 24, was formally charged Sep.

Hearing continued on rape charges

A pre-preliminary hearing has been continued once again for a defendant facing two first degree rape charges. Two felony charges of first degree rape with a victim under 14 were filed in Lincoln County District Court Jan. 24 against Dakota Shane Murch, 44.

Chandler woman charged in child case

A Chandler woman has been charged with a felony after Lincoln County deputies responded recently to a reported child abduction. Melisa Ann Elzey, about 44, was formally charged Sep. 19 in Lincoln County District Court with maliciously, forcibly or fraudulently taking or enticing away children.

NRC

Nicki Gray Hometown: Little, Okla. College: UCO Degrees: Bachelor’s in education. Years taught: 22 Years taught at NRC: 1 Currently teaching: 9th grade English and honors English. Family: Husband, Leslie; son, Logan; daughter, Alexis. Why is teaching important to you?

Hearing set on felony charges

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Sparks man who faces three felonies following his arrest by Lincoln County deputies recently.

Hearing continued for Carney suspect

A pre-preliminary hearing has been continued again for a Carney man who was arrested following a pursuit and charged with two felonies.