Public Records
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Felony 093 – Andrea Michelle Minton: Trafficking in illegal drugs, fentanyl. 094 – James Lee Churchwell: DUI.
Here comes Fall!
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the point The last 50 days have been pretty big bummers for most of Southeast Oklahoma’s ag-producers as the lack of rainfall has brought dry-parched fields and scant second hay cuttings. As area schools spool back up, the amount of family hustle and bustle ratchets up as well.
Rep. Humphrey speaks out about federal raid on Clayton firearms dealer
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, submitted a letter last week to the state’s Attorney General, to the sheriff of Pushmataha County, to the governor and to other judicial and law enforcement agencies asking for an investigation into an alleged raid by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on a Pushmataha County resident and business owner that resulted in the forfeiture of the man’s federal firearms license.
1,600 scientists say ‘there is no climate emergency’
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International scientists have jointly signed a declaration dismissing the existence of a climate crisis and insisting that carbon dioxide is beneficial to Earth. “There is no climate emergency,” the Global Climate Intelligence Group (CLINTEL) said in its World Climate Declaration, made public in August.
Shorty Cogburn
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James “Shorty” Erenst Cogburn, of Oleta, Okla., departed from his earthly journey on Aug. 30, 2023, in Hugo, Okla., at the age of 73. He was born on May 11, 1950 in Lakeview, Ore., the son of Elmer “Preacher” Cogburn and Naoma (Wood) Cogburn. He was preceded in death by his parents. Shorty lived in and around the Sobol area since he was 12 years old. He married Theata (Cooper) Cogburn on April 12, 1974 in Paris, Texas. Shorty was an avid outdoorsman. He worked in the logging industry for many years, owning and operating his own trucks and equipment. Shorty loved to be in the woods, whether it was working, fishing or hunting. Going deer and coon hunting was a passion of his. Shorty also loved spending time out in the barn taking care of his mules. He was a member of The Old Burwell Church of Christ. Shorty will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Garlyon “Slick” Finley, Jr.
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Funeral services for Garlyon “Slick” Finley, Jr., of Grant, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Sept.
Kimberly Kay Payne
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Kimberly Kay Payne passed away Sept. 1, 2023, at the age of 44.
Embrace healthy living while fighting obesity
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• Free resources available to tackle childhood obesity and promote healthier lifestyles September is Childhood Obesity month, a time dedicated to encouraging healthy lifestyles, nourishing eating habits and raising awareness about obesity. Shape Your Future, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), is stepping up to help Oklahomans make healthier choices.
OMRF kicks off ‘77 for 77’ statewide campaign
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The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation celebrated its 77th anniversary on Monday by kicking off a statewide campaign that harkens back to the foundation’s roots. “Over the next year, we’re going to touch all 77 Oklahoma counties to say ‘thank you’ to Oklahomans for daring to dream in 1946 and for supporting that dream ever since,” said OMRF President Andrew Weyrich, Ph.D.
