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Former Shelby County health officer named interim director of health department
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris nominated Dr. Bruce Randolph as interim director of Shelby County Health Department on July 2.
Will the OK County jail run out of money at end of the month? Why Budget Board doubts it
Not only did the OK County jail trust blindside the County Budget Board with a public distress flare of a press release, the ...
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Federal deportation efforts are underway in Oklahoma as state, local agencies help
While local law enforcement agencies ramp up immigration enforcement in Oklahoma, federal authorities have already started ...
Two people have been arrested in relation to a missing persons case from 2012
The Pittsburg County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of two people involved in a missing person’s case from 2012.
Oklahoma needs a better way to ensure proper state agency performance | Editorial
The Oklahoman is calling for a new state law requiring a performance audit of every large department and agency every three ...
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Executive order targets food additives and fluoride to improve health
As Governor Kevin Stitt welcomed U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., he announced a new ...
Oklahoma County Detention Center faces budget shortfall, threatens operations
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) announced Friday that the Oklahoma County Detention Center (OCDC) faces a serious budget deficit, which would leave the detention center ...
Canadian Co. inmate mistakenly released, authorities say
The Canadian County Sheriff deputies are currently searching for a inmate who was released due to human error.
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Oklahoma Applies for SNAP Waiver to Bar Payment for Sodas, Candy, Baked Goods
Although people should have the right to eat soda, candy, and other less nutritious foods, the federal government shouldn't ...