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Lankford, colleagues introduce bill to strengthen grid resilience after major disaster
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and colleagues introduced the Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience (POWER) Act of 2025, legislation that would strengthen the reliability of electrical infrastructure following natural disasters and would allow FEMA funds to be used for both restoration and resilience improvements, addressing a critical gap in current disaster recovery policies that particularly harms rural communities. “In Oklahoma, we know the toll that storms and natural disasters can take on our rural communities,” said Lankford.
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Federal court: Konawa resident sentenced to 97 for sexual abuse of a minor MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Coty Layne Hayes, 26, of Konawa, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 97 months in prison for one count of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in Indian Country. The charge arose from an investigation by the Seminole Nation Lighthorse Police, the Konawa Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Sheriff's deputies continue construction zone, safety patrols
A motorcyclist was recently stopped in the construction zone on U.S. Highway 177 while Pottawatomie County Sheriff's deputies conducted a highway safety shift.
Seminole Chamber honors two SSC employees
Two Seminole State College employees were recognized for their dedication and service during the Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum on April 10. Director of Nursing and Health Sciences Division Chair Dr.
Two ODOC prison publications named finalists for national journalism award
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Corrections proudly announces that The Warrior Standard and The Mabel Bassett Balance have been nominated as 2025 Stillwater Award recipients in the New Prison Publication category. The Stillwater Awards, now in their second year, are presented by the Society of Professional Journalists and the Prison Journalism Project to recognize outstanding journalism created within the incarcerated community.
SSC Division Chair completes Leadership Academy
Seminole State College STEM Division Chair Emily Carpenter recently completed the University of Central Oklahoma’s Educators’ Leadership Academy (ELA), a program designed for professionals across K-12, Career Tech and higher education institutions. Carpenter, who received tenure at SSC in 2023, holds both a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a master’s degree in Teaching, Learning and Leadership from Oklahoma State University.
Representative to further study Storm Chasing Licensing Bill
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, today announced he has decided to take a deeper dive into the issue of storm chasing in Oklahoma before advancing House Bill 2426.
Stuart and Clover Title announces new Director of Title Operations
Stuart & Clover Title is proud to announce Julana States as the new Director of Title Operations. With over 30 years of unparalleled expertise in the legal and real estate industries, Julana has been a cornerstone of the firm's success and a driving force behind its expansion into title services.
GCTC honors Pott. County commissioners at Partners in Progress Awards
OKLAHOMA CITY – Gordon Cooper Technology Center joined CareerTech technology centers from across the state to celebrate the partnerships that fuel local and statewide economic growth at the annual Partners in Progress event on Monday. This year, Gordon Cooper was proud to recognize Pottawatomie County Commissioners, Melissa Dennis, Greg Rush and Abby Thompson as exemplary partners in career and technology education (CTE).