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Reeds to offer free concert on courthouse lawn
Longtime county musician Johnny Reed and his All Haggard Band, along with Reed’s son Taylor are inviting the county to a free country music concert to be held on the courthouse lawn on Saturday, May 25, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The concert is intended to honor all first responders...
Debris Cleanup Help Still Available In Sulphur Areas
City of Sulphur and Murray County officials are reminding residents that storm debris cleanup including chainsaw work and roof tarping is still available from voluntary organizations who have been working in the area. The help is available for all Murray County residents.“We’ve been so fortunate to receive support from numerous ...
Ringling shows support for 4-year-old-girl in cancer battle with rodeo benefit
Ringling, Okla. (KXII) - All proceeds of the rodeo will go towards helping 4-year-old Blakelee Morris and her family cover medical expenses after she was diagnosed with leukemia in January. “You can contact any one of us at the Ringling Rodeo Club we would love to give that donation to...
Morgan to retire after nine years with Marietta Public Schools
Many outsiders mistakenly believe that the people who run the school are the administrators. But those who spend their days toiling away within the hallowed halls of learning know the truth: the folks who keep the wheels on the bus at school are the secretaries. And after nine years of keeping things going, first at the elementary, and then at the high school, Roberta Morgan has decided to hang up her super heroine cape and retire.
Former school farm sale to benefit current program
It’s been years since anyone from the Marietta FFA program used the “old” farm site on Highway 32 at the east edge of town – so long that a lot of people didn’t even know that the school owned the approximately 10 acre parcel of land. So when FFA Advisor Josh Bazor approached Superintendent Brandi Naylor about making better use of it, she was receptive.
Bicyclist killed in collision with Ardmore police officer identified
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - Authorities have released the name of the man killed after an Ardmore Police Officer ran into him on his bicycle. Ardmore Police Sergeant Jake Glazener identified the man as Bradley Allen Moody. The Collision happened early Sunday morning at the intersection of B Street North West...
Animal fighting is organized crime, yet some rural sheriffs show disregard for law | Opinion
Animal fighting harms animals and humans and undermines the rule of law and safety of our communities. We must address it as a most serious crime. If you Google any cockfighting bust in Oklahoma over the past few years, you will see a clear pattern:. First, animals are always killed...
Legislators discuss tornado impact on southern Oklahoma’s economy
ARDMORE, Okla.(KXII) - Oklahoma legislators visited Ardmore on Friday and updated residents on recovery efforts across southern Oklahoma. Representative Josh Cantrell says economic impacts can already be see across southern Oklahoma, as the tornadoes destroyed major businesses in Marietta and Sulphur. “Marietta’s looking at losing close to 20 percent of...
Memorial Day BBQ planned at Carpenter Shop
Make plans for the annual Memorial Day Celebration at 5 p.m. on May 27 at the Carpenter Shop in Nocona. Enjoy BBQ ribs, french fries, cole slaw, beans, dessert and iced tea for $10 for adults and $5 for children. Food prepared by the local VFW. Proceeds go to the...
Lightning ignites house fire
On Thursday, May 9, shortly before 2 p.m., firefighters from Marietta, Enville, and Greenville Volunteer Fire Departments were called out to a fire at a home on Highway 77 Scenic about one-half mile north of Highway 32. Love County Sheriff Andy Cumberledge, who was on the scene, notified arriving units...
Tornado warning not sounded
Marietta’s storm warning sirens were never sounded prior to the April 27 tornado which did millions of dollars in damage to the town. The fact was acknowledged during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. The issue was a part of a discussion of the future of the City-owned and maintained...
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