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Three Davis Residents on April 2 Ballots
The Davis School Board and Southern Tech School Board Elections will take place Tuesday, April 2. Robert “Bubba” Bolding faces Neeley Bell Barnett in the Davis School Board Election and Davis resident, Brian McDaniel will face Zack Gadberry in the Southern Tech Board of Education election. Davis School Board Bolding is completing his first five…
Read MoreTotal Eclipse of the Park
By Alisha Thompson On Monday, April 8, Turner Falls Park will host their first interpretive pop up event from noon to 3 p.m. in front of the Trading Post. Interpretive Ranger Ashley Siska will lead the event called “Total Eclipse of the Park.” Everyone is invited to participate. Davis will only see 95% in the…
Read MoreTraffic Stop for MCSO Produces Trafficking Charges
Sheriff Darin Rogers’ office made yet another drug trafficking arrest on March 20. Deputy Mike Woods and his K-9 partner Max spent the evening on Highway 7 in rural Murray County when they came into contact with a silver sedan stopped in the middle of the highway. During the initial contact Deputy Woods noticed the…
Read MoreDHS Student Ava Parsons Among 52 Students Accepted Into Youth Leadership Oklahoma
Davis High School student Ava Parsons is among 52 rising high school seniors through a competitive process based on proven leadership, geographic, ethnic and cultural diversity to participate in its annual Youth Leadership Oklahoma (YLOK) class program. YLOK Class 24 members plan to travel the state during a week-long trip at the beginning of June…
Read MoreDavis Public Library Undergoing Renovations to Help Enhance the Community Library Experience
The Davis Public Library will be undergoing renovations to help update infrastructure and services for the Davis community. The library will be closed starting Monday, March 18 for renovations; however, the Parker Memorial Library located at 500 West Broadway in Sulphur, will be open to accommodate library service needs for the Davis community during this…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office Arrest Two with 30 Pounds of Marijuana
Sheriff Darin Rogers’ lawmen nab a duo headed toward Texas with a large stash of marijuana. Deputy Mike Woods and his K-9 partner Max were working an interdiction shift on March 13 when they successfully apprehended the pair. Woods conducted a lawful traffic stop along I-35 on a rental vehicle. Woods said he was able…
Read MoreCouncil Allows Rezoning and Variance for TH Rogers Lumber Co. Expansion Project
By Alisha Thompson Public hearing, properties, projects and proposals for funding were the bulk of Monday night’s council meeting. Mayor Brian Davis and Councilman Josh Oakley were absent from Monday night’s two hour meeting. A Public Hearing was held at the start of the meeting with a request from property owner, Bob Donaho, for 107…
Read MoreSchool Board Members Meet Discuss Class Size, Transfers and Board Representative to Meet with Davis Education Association
By Jennifer Lindsey The school board quickly made their way through most of their agenda at their regular meeting Monday. In attendance were Board President Bubba Bolding, Clerk Jeremy Hoffman, and member Chad Fielding. The principals really entertained and informed with their reports from their respective buildings. This year’s annual Elementary Read-a-thon was themed “Read…
Read MoreMILLING the street
Pavers Inc. worked Monday to complete the milling process on Sixth Street from Bird Streets, just past Parker Street. Next will be “liming” the street. City Manager Ricky Harness said that the residents in the area have been understanding and easy to work with. City employees are checking with residents along Sixth Street to make…
Read MoreFourth Graders Present “Dig It” Friday
The Davis Fourth Grade will present their musical “Dig It!” on Friday, March 8, 2024 in the Dorothy Jameson Performing Arts Center with shows at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The morning show is for the Elementary and the afternoon show is for the public. Anyone is welcome to come to the morning show but…
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