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Cherokee Nation to offer military branch license plates

by KTUL
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Cherokee Nation has announced plans to introduce new specialty license plates recognizing specific branches of the U.S. military for Cherokee veterans and active-duty service members. Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. revealed the new designs during the Cherokee Veterans Christmas Gathering. The plates are expected to enter production soon and will become available... Read More.

Oklahoma doctor explains health risks of processed meats

by News 9
OKLAHOMA CITY - Many health officials have said that processed meat can be bad for you due to its link to increased health risks. Doctor Lacy Anderson tells us what those risks include. Anderson says processed meat has been preserved through methods like smoking, curing, salting, or adding preservatives to extend its shelf life or change... Read More.

Drummond renews call for poultry litter settlement after court issues sweeping cleanup order

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY  – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has responded to a federal court judgment holding major poultry corporations responsible for phosphorus pollution in the Illinois River Watershed (IRW). The ruling requires Tyson, Cargill, George's, Simmons and Cal-Maine to fund decades of cleanup and imposes strict restrictions on waste application practices.  “This judgment has significant ramifications... Read More.
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Child Development Center Mac ‘n Cheese Cookoff fundraiser

by Ponca City Now
Get it on your calendars! The Mac 'n Cheese Cookoff fundraiser, benefiting the Child Development Center will be held on Saturday, January 24 at noon at the Pioneer Tech Center. Compete for People's Choice award and Judges Award. Two award categories: Traditional and Most Creative. Tickets will go on sale in January. They are currently looking for cook... Read More.
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Some Homeland grocery store shelves bare amid financial and supply chain challenges

by KOKH
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Shoppers at Homeland grocery stores across the state have recently been greeted with empty shelves. Homeland, a 100% employee-owned grocery company based in Oklahoma City, cites financial pressures and supply challenges as the reason for the stock shortages. Homeland issued a statement to FOX 25 about the issues some shoppers may be seeing: Over... Read More.

President Trump signs order declaring Christmas Eve, Dec. 26 federal holidays

by KFOX/CBS
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — President Trump signed an executive order declaring Dec. 24 and Dec. 26 as federal holidays. Federal employees will receive a five-day holiday break. The order states that the heads of executive departments and agencies may determine that certain offices and installations of their organizations, or parts thereof, must remain open and that... Read More.
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Ponca City Public Schools Announces Tina Fisher as Assistant Principal

by Ponca City Now-PCPS
Ponca City Public Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Tina Fisher as the new assistant principal at Ponca City High School, pending Board of Education approval at the January meeting. A proud Ponca City High School graduate from the Class of 2002, Tina brings deep roots in our community and over 20... Read More.

Drummond opposes clemency in brutal double murder case

by Ponca City Now
Kendrick Simpson OKLAHOMA CITY  – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has formally requested that the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board deny clemency for convicted murderer Kendrick Simpson, who was sentenced to death for the brutal 2006 drive-by murders of Glen Palmer and Anthony Jones. In the clemency packet filed, Drummond emphasized that Simpson has never demonstrated genuine... Read More.
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