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Oklahoma’s prison population is growing after years of steady decline, according to a Bureau of Justice Statistics report released Thursday.

Recipe courtesy of the American Pecan Promotion Board Cook time: 24 minutes Servings: 8

NORTHEAST Fort Gibson: November 25. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 58°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Crappie fair on hair jigs, minnows, and tube jigs around brush structure, docks, and main lake. Blue catfish good on shad around channels, main lake, and points. Paddlefish fair snagging around channels and main lake. Report submitted by Cody Morris, game warden stationed in Wagoner County.

Ring-necked pheasants remain a popular upland game species among Oklahoma hunters. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation monitors the pheasant population by conducting two annual surveys: spring crow counts (Figure 2) and summer brood surveys (Figure 3).

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (ROK) along with Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), introduced the Black Vulture Relief Act to allow farmers and ranchers to protect their newborn livestock from black vultures without burdensome government interference. Mullin’s legislation provides regulatory relief by allowing farmers and ranchers to take black vultures anytime the birds threaten their livestock without a depredation permit.

December saw lots of train and building news, some snow and sleet, and letters to Santa Claus. Despite a special meeting called to endorse the bridge bond issue of $300,000 (over $5,268,000 in today’s values), it was roundly defeated by a vote of over two to one. John Dewees and his brother were awarded the contract for a new brick building. The new structure was built for Arthur Burke and Matt Krontz who would each occupy half the building. Burke was to open a tailor shop and Krontz a restaurant.

The Elk City Rotary Club met Thursday, at noon, Nov. 30th, for their regular weekly meeting. President Lake Carpenter called the meeting to order and made announcements about upcoming Rotary events. Those include manning Christmas in the Park on Dec. 16th, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Meals on Wheels during the month of January.

Berlin Community Building will host the monthly social on Saturday December 9 at 6:00 pm. This month the menu will be pulled pork, potato salad and baked beans. Dessert contributions will be greatly appreciated. Come join us for wonderful fellowship and good food.

Dear Abby

On Thursday, in the Commons at Elk City High School, Coleman “Kash” Mayfield officially signed his letters of intent to pitch for Oklahoma State University Kash has been a nationally recognized pitcher for several years during his junior high and high school career. He has played in tournaments and leagues throughout the country but is most proud to pitch for his school team, the Big Elks, under Head Coach Jay McClure.

On Friday morning, in the Commons at Elk City High School, Elk City High School Senior, Remi Murray, daughter of Melody and Jarrod Murray, signed letters of intent scholarship with Southern Nazarene University Remi will be competing in pole vault for the SNU track team. Her coach will be Mark Heard, former ECHS track coach and Oklahoma Track and Field Hall of Famer.