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U.s. Rep. Stephanie Bice
Thursday, May 14, 2026
This week is National Police Week, a time to honor the brave men and women in law enforce - ment who work every day to keep our communi - ties safe. Across Oklahoma and the nation, o$ - cers put their lives on the line to protect families, uphold the rule of law, and serve others.
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State Sen. Grant Green Senate District 28
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Data Center Consumer Ratepayer Protection Act is now headed to the governor's desk. I was proud to serve as the Senate author of this bipartisan legislation, which passed both chambers unanimously.

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A legacy of strength and faith

Patti Poteete
Thursday, May 14, 2026
I love my mother-in-law. She's a petite woman with a heart as vast as Utah - her home - and more energy than most people half her age. That's likely why she's lived to a happy 94 years old. Her doctors are baed by her vitality, often asking what she does differently from others her age.
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U.S. Representative Stephanie Bice
Thursday, May 7, 2026
This week is National Small Business Week, a time to recognize how important entrepreneurs are to our communities. In Oklahoma and across the nation, small businesses are the backbone of our economy by driving economic growth and creating jobs.
CAPITOL NOTES

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State Rep. Danny Williams
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Week 13 of session has carried a strong sense of momentum as we move into the month of May. At this point in the legislative process, the pace is steady, and the work is meaningful.
Photo by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun. See all of our photos from "Newsies" - shot by Julie and Savannah Talton and Natasha and Brody Dunagan - by clicking the camera banner ad below!

Photo by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun. See all of our photos from "Newsies" - shot by Julie and Savannah Talton and Natasha and Brody Dunagan - by clicking the camera banner ad below!

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Glenn Peck
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The North Rock Creek Theater Company performance of “Newsies” has caused me to delay the submission of a couple of columns that are almost complete.
A Mighty Gust of Wind

A Mighty Gust of Wind

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A Mighty Gust of Wind

Patti Poteete
Thursday, May 7, 2026
I went straight from the dentist chair to the grocery store. My lower lip, as well as half my face, was swollen and numb, and all I wanted to do was purchase my groceries and go home to an ice pack and two Ibuprofen.
Donna Mayo showed the Tecumseh City Council an example of the crosses the Golden Age Center has available for purchase for $10. If interested, stop by the Senior Center in Tecumseh between 9 am and 1 pm. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Donna Mayo showed the Tecumseh City Council an example of the crosses the Golden Age Center has available for purchase for $10. If interested, stop by the Senior Center in Tecumseh between 9 am and 1 pm. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Arthenia Haney
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The Golden Age Center has welcomed many new members recently. If you are 60 years of age, you are welcome to become a member and enjoy the food, fun, and fellowship that happens every week day from 8:00 to 1:30.
State Rep. Danny Sterling

State Rep. Danny Sterling

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State Rep. Danny Sterling
Thursday, April 30, 2026
As we move through week 13 of the Second Session of the 60th Legislature, we have reached an important milestone in the legislative process. All Senate bills were required to be reported out of oversight committees to remain eligible for consideration this year.
'What if grace is how we began?'

'What if grace is how we began?'

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'What if grace is how we began?'

Julie Talton
Thursday, April 30, 2026
“Tell me you’re right, and tell me I’m wrong. So busy screamin’ too loud to get along. We scroll past the pain we don’t understand; we build our walls and then paint them blue and red.” Rob Winchester asks, “What if grace is how we began?