OKLAHOMA CITY – As a rancher in Southeastern Oklahoma, Sen. Warren Hamilton has seen the impact of Oklahoma lands being purchased by foreign entities. The McCurtain Republican says it’s time the legislature puts a stop to these transactions and has filed Senate Bill 1469 to clarify that foreign ownership of Oklahoma lands is prohibited, even from business entities and trusts.

Smoking doesn’t just ruin your health. It can also burn a nasty hole through your wallet. Tobacco use accounts for nearly half a million deaths in the U.S. each year and is the leading cause of lung cancer, according to the American Lung Association. Smokers also may have an increased risk of severe symptoms from COVID-19. In addition, even those around tobacco smokers aren’t safe from its harmful effects. Since 1964, smokingrelated illnesses have claimed over 20 million lives in the U.S., 2.5 million of which belonged to nonsmokers who developed diseases merely from secondhand-smoke exposure.

February 15 th 1764: St. Louis is founded.

Main Attraction I have a theory about why opposites attract. I think it’s because we have a deep desire to get on each other’s nerves.

Emma Jett and Bailey Jones were all smiles as they enjoyed some delcious goodies at the Valentine’s party. Adam Lueveno and Bristol Langdon enjoy some Valentine’s Day treats.

HOLDENVILLE, Oklahoma – Hughes County Sheriff’s Office has released a letter stating the organization will “no longer be honoring” their cross-deputization agreements with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Lighthorse Police. The letter dated February 8 came from a Facebook post from the Hughes County Sheriff’s Office late evening February 9. The post included a document authored by Hughes County Sheriff Marcia Maxwell. The letter reads as follows:

Julie West was elected as the newest city council member defeating former city councilman Ron Thetford 293 – 279. Julie carried Precinct 35 (Nazarene Church) 129 – 90 and Precinct 11 (Superintendent’s office) 93 – 92.

In a narrow vote of 310 to 266, Holdenville voters voted to give up their right to elect all city positions except for five council seats. The city will change from aldermanic to council-manager (city manager) form of government.

Brothers, C.J. and T.W.

FELONY Shirley Reinhart—unlawful possession of controlled drug with intent to distribute CIVIL First United Bank & Trust vs. Kacy A.