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Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board awards $16.6 million to combat state’s opioid crisis

Tuesday, August 26 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug. 2025) – The Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board has recently awarded a total of $16.6 million in grants to communities and school districts across the state as part of ongoing efforts to address the state's opioid crisis. The funding includes $12.9 million distributed to 31 cities, counties and public trusts, along with... Read More.

Attorney General Drummond deploys agents to support Okemah police amid staffing crisis

Tuesday, August 19 by KOKH

OKEMAH, OKLA (KOKH) — Attorney General Gentner Drummond is assisting the City of Okemah by allowing agents to stand in for Okemah police officers after five officers either resigned or were terminated.Drummond's agents will maintain law enforcement operations while Okemah restores its police force."I am not afraid to make such a move if it means... Read More.

Gov. Stitt announces FEMA’s approval to make funding available for crisis counceling

Wednesday, May 6 by Lyman James

Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Tuesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved his request to make funding available for crisis counseling, which will help support mental health initiatives designed to benefit people affected by the coronavirus pandemic.Stitt said this is a portion of his ongoing request for disaster assistance as part of Oklahoma’s... Read More.