Area News
Council 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…
Read MoreSecurity Fencing Upgrades at Davis Public Schools to begin Spring Break
By Jennifer Lindsey Davis Public Schools are moving along with improved security measures thanks to new funding from the state. “We were doing things before this money, but we can’t do hundreds of dollars, and we don’t want safety and security money to come out of our education budget, so this has been a nice…
Read MoreWildfires Erupt During Warm February
By Gary McManus Wildfires tore through northwestern Oklahoma in late February, propelled by severe winds gusting to over 60 mph, relative humidity values in the teens, and temperatures soaring more than 30 degrees above normal. Over 140,000 acres were scorched in Oklahoma, with Oklahoma Emergency Management officials reporting the loss of at least 13 homes,…
Read MoreDavis Elementary Read Like a Beast Read-a-thon is Getting Hairy
The Davis Elementary Read Like a Beast Read-a-thon began Monday and will end March 8. Davis Elementary Principal Tammie Webb said “The Read-a-thon is a program that brings students together with family and friends to encourage reading and build literacy skills.” Students raise funds by asking for sponsors to make donations based on time spent…
Read More20 POUNDS of MARIJUANA.
On Feb. 26, The Davis Police Department conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle for violations of Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Statute. Upon the officer making contact with the driver, probable cause was developed to conduct a search of the vehicle. When searching the vehicle, approximately 20 pounds of illegal marijuana was discovered. The driver of…
Read MoreSheriff’s Investigation Leads to Drug Trafficking Arrests
For the third time in the last month, Sheriff Darin Rogers’ deputies made a drug trafficking arrest. What started as an investigation into people squatting in a vacant residence turned into multi-county trug trafficking arrest. Sheriff’s deputies first responded to a tip in the northern part of rural Murray County in reference to persons illegally…
Read MoreGovernor Stitt Selects Mark Melton as Murray County Associate District Judge
By Alisha Thompson Monday Governor Kevin Stitt announced Mark Melton as the associate district judge for Murray County. “I’m proud to announce Mark Melton as associate district judge for Murray County,” said Governor Kevin Stitt. “He’s committed to law and order, has an excellent reputation, and he’ll be a great steward of justice.” Melton began…
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