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ALMOST FINISHED
All lanes of traffic are open to motorists on Main Street. Tuesday ODOT crews were fixing a low spot on North Third Street. ODOT expects to be finished by the week’s end. Stay tuned to the City of Davis – Oklahoma Facebook page to check the status of City Hall opening the drive-through.
Read MoreSparks Appointed to Murray State College Board of Regents
DILLON SPARKS has been appointed by Governor Stitt and confirmed by the Senate to a seven-year term as the newest member of the Murray State College Board of Regents. Pictured (from left:) Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Chancellor Allison Garrett, Murray State College Regent Dillon Sparks and Murray State College President Dr. Tim Faltyn.…
Read MoreTornado Records Fall During May
By Gary McManus Central Oklahoma has often been characterized as a haven for tornadoes, with some of that perception based in reality—and myth. There has been nothing mythical about that reputation in 2023, however. At least 11 tornadoes touched down in central Oklahoma on May 11, adding to persistent tornadic activity in that region during…
Read MoreDavis Rallies to Raise funds for Warren and Foster Families
By Alisha Thompson Wes Foster an employee at the Wynnewood Refinery succumbed to injuries sustained in an explosion at the refinery on May 23 and passed away. Foster, of Stratford, was born on Sept. 6, 1979. He died Plano, Texas, on May 26, 2023, at the age of 43. Funeral services will be held at…
Read MoreDavis Native enters Class of 2027 Plebe Summer at the U.S. Naval Academy
Troy Bullman, a graduate of Davis High School was inducted into the Naval Academy Class of 2027 on June 29, marking the beginning of sic challenging weeks of basic midshipman training during Plebe Summer. Approximately 1,200 candidates are selected each year for the Academy’s “plebe” or freshman class, and each student is required to participate…
Read MoreMurray County Deputies take Fentanyl off the Streets
Deputy Bryson Rogers, of the Murray County Sheriffs Office intercepted a suspected stash of Fentanyl pills on May 15. While on patrol near the outskirts of Davis in rural Murray County, Deputy Rogers observed a 2018 Chevrolet sedan strike a curb while traveling west on Highway 7. Once the vehicle came to rest Deputy Rogers…
Read MoreExplosion at Refinery
AN EXPLOSION and fire at the Wynnewood Refinery left two employees badly burned and others reportedly injured. CVR Energy has issued a statement saying the company is investigating the incident. GoFundMe pages have been set up for both of the young men suffering burns in the accident. (Photo by Save Wynnewood) An explosion occurred Tuesday…
Read MoreHelp Davis PD’s K9 Team win the Aftermath K9 Grant
HE’S A GOOD BOY. Help K9 Officer Miclo and Officer Smith win the Aftermath K9 Grant by heading the the Aftermath website, Instagram and Facebook pages on Thursday. Participants can vote once a day on all three sites until June 5. If K9 Officer Miclo and Officer Smith win, they will receive $2,500. Starting Thursday…
Read MoreCouncil Talks Budget 23-24, Hanover Road Project and Sixth Street Project
By Alisha Thompson Money was on the agenda for this meeting. Passing the 2023-24 Budget and about talking million dollar loans took up the hour and a half meeting. Councilman Josh Oakley was absent from the May 8 meeting Budget Hearing The meeting began with a budget hearing for the 2023 -24 year City manager…
Read MoreThere’s a Wolf in the B-A-N-A-N-A-S
By Jeff Mapes If you are out traveling this great country this summer, you might run into an exhibition baseball team that provides entertainment as well as competition on the field. The Savannah Bananas, based in Savannah, GA., are playing over 70 games in their 2023 Banana Ball World Tour. The Bananas’ roster has a…
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