By Jordan Green, Special to The Oklahoman, USA Today Network ALVA – Joe Parsons has taken a liking to small-town politics. He’s never run for a publicly elected office before, and he’s […]
Alva high school student seeks city council seat
Oklahoma native killed at Pearl Harbor laid to rest in his hometown
In October 2020, I reported on the coming home of Rex E. Wise, a World War II veteran who was killed at Pearl Harbor but could not be identified after the attack. […]
After 79 years, World War II veteran’s remains return home
In October 2020, I reported on the coming home of Rex E. Wise, a World War II veteran who was killed at Pearl Harbor but could not be identified after the attack. […]
Troubled bridge over water: Hubbard Road bridge still years away, officials say
More than a year and a half after a series of May floods washed away parts of the bridge system, county officials have received a $10.9 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration to build a new bridge across the Chikaskia River on Hubbard Road, Kay County District One Commissioner Jack Godberson said Friday. However, that bridge won’t be opened for four or five years while several studies – including an environmental study – are conducted.
Protesters at OKC rally say it’s time for change
Protesters at an Oklahoma City rally protesting the death of George Floyd say it’s time to improve race relations in the United States.
‘Back from death’s door’ — Pauls Valley man battles COVID-19 for 30 days
A Pauls Valley man battled COVID-19 in an Oklahoma hospital for 30 days and nearly lost his life, his doctors said.
Oklahoma railroad traffic slows with economy
Like cars in a parking lot, dozens of idled locomotives are sitting in a railroad yard along Interstate 235 in Oklahoma City, waiting for the day when they’ll once again haul loads of freight from coast to coast.
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