Walters to allow ICE agents to enter schools

On Jan. 24, Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters said that the Oklahoma State Department of Education will support President Donald Trump’s immigration policies and allow U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents to enter schools.

Sparks man sentenced after guilty plea

A Sparks man facing a felony and a misdemeanor following his arrest has entered guilty pleas and as been sentenced.Billy Ray Moore.

Wastewater grant for Carney

The Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) has approved a $99,999 grant to the Carney Public Utilities Authority (CPUA) in Lincoln County to improve wastewater infrastructure, according to a press release from the OWRB.

$15K scholarship for vet studies

The Oklahoma Farm Bureau (OKFB) and OKFB Foundation for Agriculture have established a new scholarship program geared specifically for students looking to become large animal vets in Oklahoma, according to a press release on Jan. 16.

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January Lions of the Month

Lauren Dollarhite, Jordan Glasgow and Gage Crews have been named Lions of the Month for January by the Chandler Lions Club.Lauren Dollarhite is the daughter of Brandon and Rebecca Dollarhite. She has a 3.82 GPA and is ranked 23 in her class.

Meeker rehires superintendent

Meeker Board of Education members during their most recent meeting offered the superintendent a new contract and also accepted the retirement of one and the resignation of another.Following an executive session, the board members returned to open meeting and voted to rehire School Supt.

Sparks man sentenced on felonies

A Sparks man who earlier pleaded no contest to four counts has been sentenced.Formal felony charges were filed May 4, 2022 in Lincoln County District Court against James Leonard Smothers, then 41, following his arrest by Lincoln County deputies.He pleaded no contest in November to the court counts.