The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) is an authorized quasi state agency. It was created, by statute, in 1947 to construct, maintain, repair and operate turnpike projects authorized by the state legislature and approved by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (DOT). The OTA issues revenue bonds for the purpose of paying costs of constructing the turnpikes. The bonds are paid back solely from the tolls and do not constitute indebtedness to the state. The OTA has been described as similar to a public utility.

Seems to me like a lot of people are doing a lot of talking about stuff. They talk about wanting something to change. They talk about what they’d like to see done. And then they talk about the stuff they talked about last year.

When we think of signs of aging, most look to outward appearance. But Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists have their minds on what’s happening inside our cells — and whether a diabetes drug may slow it.

Funeral services for Ruthie Elaine Greer, of Hugo, Okla., will be held at 2 p.m. March 24, 2023 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home Chapel.

Private family services for Elizabeth Kay “Bea” Whitson, of Soper, Okla., were held Monday, March 20, 2023. Elizabeth passed away March 13, 2023, at the age of 50.

Funeral services for Linda Faye Vandever, of Fort Towson, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. March 17, 2023 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home.