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Springtime in Outdoor Oklahoma means newborn birds, rabbits, squirrels, deer – and most every other critter that might come to mind. And along with nature’s renewal come the phone calls and messages.

Lankford Leads Delegation to Secure Immediate Disaster Relief After Weekend of Tornados and Inclement Weather Across the State

Retired educators of Beckham/Roger Mills Unit gathered at Elk City United Methodist Church April 12, 2024. President Linda Long welcomed members, Suzanne Walker, Cindy Wood, Glenda Ivins, Judy Haught, June Lovelace, Janice Mollet, Dennis McRee, Larry Long, Stephanie Malone, Tana Feldman, Carla Garrison and Gwen Pasby. Guests were Dean Holland, SW District Director-Pam Holland, and OREA Executive Director- Sabra Tucker.

The organizers and volunteers at the the Beckham County Community Baby Shower were pleased with the event’s success in providing resources to area families.

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Will,” and I have been together for seven years. We get along great. I love his close-knit family and adore his parents. He’s the youngest of five brothers, most of whom I get along with great. The only brother I don’t know is the oldest. “Rick” has been incarcerated for the better part of 30 years for rape. I’ve always known about him and the “sugar-coated” circumstances surrounding his incarceration.

On April 24, the Beckham County Fire Departments Fundraiser was held at the Elk City Convention Center, successfully raising $14,563 and feeding approximately 750 people.

We all have bad habits we’d like to break, but it often seems we just “can’t.” Breaking the bad habit of thinking “I can’t” is the first essential step to freedom from any destructive habit such as physical or emotional dependencies, foul language and complaining. Eliminating “I can’t” is especially necessary for anyone who claims a relationship with the Lord Jesus. Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things in Christ Who empowers me.” To say, “I can’t” is saying “God is a liar.” It sounds innocent, but is a serious and offensive accusation against God’s promise to empower His children!

Oklahoma City, OK – May 1, 2024 – The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) proudly announces the opening of registration for its highly anticipated 72nd Annual Convention and Trade Show. Themed “Building our Beef Legacy,” this year’s event promises to be a dynamic gathering of industry leaders, producers, and enthusiasts eager to celebrate and advance Oklahoma’s vibrant cattle industry.

An Elk City woman is being held in the Beckham County Detention Center on a $10,000 bond after being charged with child neglect and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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STILLWATER, Okla. – There can be speed bumps on the road to higher education, but a program offered through Oklahoma State University and OSU Extension is helping make that road smoother.

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