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Alabama Co-Founder Jeff Cook Passes Away at 73

Tuesday, November 8 by Lyman James

Nashville, Tenn. (November 8, 2022) — Jeff Cook, founding member and legendary guitarist of the supergroup ALABAMA, has died. Cook, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Musicians Hall of Fame, Fiddlers Hall of Fame and Gibson's Guitarist of the Year, passed away peacefully yesterday, November 7, with his family and close friends by... Read More.

Fire station bond for Stillwater passes in Tuesday’s election

Thursday, April 7 by Lyman James

The City of Stillwater reports that Stillwater overwhelmingly passed the fire station bond by 84.5%. This was the first bond proposition to pass in more than 20 years. The City says that it was evident that their voting residents believe the new station is instrumental to safeguard the health and safety of their firefighters and... Read More.

Blackwell’s proposed school bond passes following Tuesday’s election

Wednesday, November 10 by Lyman James

Following Tuesday's election in Blackwell, a majority of residents said YES to the proposed school bond.According to the Blackwell Journal-Tribune, the bond passed with 80% of voters approving the renovation of the Blackwell High School and Campus. This bond is in the amount of $23,550,000.00 for 15 years. School Bonds are based on property... Read More.

Vote passes for speed limit increases on portions of rural Oklahoma turnpikes

Wednesday, July 29 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority voted on Tuesday to increase the speed limit on portions of rural turnpikes in Oklahoma from 75 mph to 80 mph. The vote ended up passingTurnpikes that will experience speed limit changes include the Turner Turnpike between Bristow and Sapulpa, the Muskogee Turnpike between Muskogee and Tulsa, the Cherokee Turnpike... Read More.

U.S. Senate passes $484 billion relief package

Wednesday, April 22 by Lyman James

More relief is on the way for people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.On Tuesday afternoon, the U.S. Senate passed a $484 billion relief package, targeting small businesses, hospitals and testing expansion. Oklahoma Senator James Lankford says this is a bill he's been waiting on for days.The bill includes an additional $310B for Paycheck Protection... Read More.