4-18-2012 Shooting in Hugo
Police are looking for a suspect in a shooting early Wednesday morning in Choctaw County. It happened around 2 a.m. in Hugo.
Hugo Police say they responded to a 911 call of shots fired at an apartment complex and found two shooting victims.
The victims were transported to Choctaw Memorial Hospital in Hugo and then flown by helicopter to another facility. Both are listed in stable condition.
Police have not released any information about a motive for the shooting or any information about whether the gunman and the victims knew each other.
If you have any information, contact the Choctaw County Sheriff's Office at 580-326-2130.

Cutting Taxes and Creating Jobs Should be The Number One Priority at the State Capitol
By Governor Mary Fallin
As we move into the 2012 legislative session, tax reform has quickly been placed front and center as the biggest issue of the day. It should be. Our lawmakers need to pursue measures that will make Oklahoma more competitive and more prosperous, and that means lowering taxes and simplifying the tax code. That’s why I have worked with legislative leaders to propose the “Oklahoma Tax Reduction and Simplification Act,” the boldest and most significant income tax reduction in state history. Our reform measure will provide immediate tax relief to a large majority of Oklahoma families in the form of a $1 billion income tax cut, beginning in 2013. It will also make the state a far more attractive place to locate or expand a business in, helping to create more and better jobs. It does this by taking Oklahoma’s outdated, seven-tiered system – which taxes the first dollar that every Oklahoman makes – and replaces it with three common sense brackets. Married couples filing jointly making under $30,000 would pay no income taxes, or 0 percent. A couple making between $30,000 and $70,000 would pay a 2.25 percent tax rate, a significant reduction. Finally, those making more than $70,000 would be taxed at a rate of 3.5 percent, down from 5.25 percent.
Oklahoma Tax Reduction and Simplification Act vs. Current Structure
Single Returns |
OK Tax Reduction and Simplification Act |
Current Structure |
Bracket |
Taxable Income (Federally Adjusted Gross Income) |
Tax Rate |
Bracket |
Taxable Income (Federally Adjusted Gross Income) |
Tax Rate |
1 |
$0 under $15,000 |
0.000% |
1 |
$0 under $1,000 |
0.50% |
2 |
$15,000 under $35,000 |
2.250% |
2 |
$1,000 under $2,500 |
1.00% |
3 |
$35,000 and above |
3.500% |
3 |
$2,500 under $3,750 |
2.00% |
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4 |
$3,750 under $4,900 |
3.00% |
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5 |
$4,900 under $7,200 |
4.00% |
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6 |
$7,200 under $8,700 |
5.00% |
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7 |
$8,700 and above |
5.25% |
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Married Joint, Head of Household, Surviving Spouse Returns |
OK Tax Reduction and Simplification Act |
Current Structure |
Bracket |
Taxable Income (Federally Adjusted Gross Income) |
Tax Rate |
Bracket |
Taxable Income (Federally Adjusted Gross Income) |
Tax Rate |
1 |
$0 under $30,000 |
0.000% |
1 |
$0 under $2,000 |
0.50% |
2 |
$30,000 under $70,000 |
2.250% |
2 |
$2,000 under $5,000 |
1.00% |
3 |
$70,000 and above |
3.500% |
3 |
$5,000 under $7,500 |
2.00% |
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4 |
$7,500 under $9,800 |
3.00% |
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5 |
$9,800 under $12,200 |
4.00% |
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6 |
$12,200 under $15,000 |
5.00% |
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7 |
$15,000 and above |
5.25% |
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Simplifying and reforming the tax code in this manner will provide a substantial income tax cut to Oklahomans in every income tax bracket. For example, 85 percent of filers making between $34,000 and $36,000 will receive an average tax cut of $350 per year, starting in 2013. After 2013, our plan proposes further reductions by cutting the remaining income tax an additional quarter point in every year where the state of Oklahoma hits a revenue growth trigger of 5 percent. This would eventually eliminate the income tax for every Oklahoman. Tying additional cuts to revenue growth insures the state continues to have the money it needs to fund essential government services, like education and public safety. The Oklahoma Tax Reduction and Simplification Act is a responsible tax cut plan that was submitted as part of a balanced budget. It is paid for in three ways: first, by eliminating more than $700 million in tax credits and tax deductions; second, by reducing government spending and eliminating government waste; and third, by utilizing growth revenue that occurs as the result of pro-growth policies. That revenue has already begun to materialize: the state currently has more than $47 million more in available revenue than was originally predicted in the executive budget I presented just at the beginning of February!@ Returning that additional money to Oklahoma taxpayers is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. Studies show that states with lower taxes experience stronger jobs growth and have healthier economies. Passing the Oklahoma Tax Reduction and Simplification Act will allow Oklahomans to keep more of their hard-earned money while helping to support the creation of more and better jobs. I’m asking our lawmakers to work with me to get this bill passed and signed into law, thereby delivering a true game-changer for the state of Oklahoma.
| Boswell Public Schools (Multiple Counties) - FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER OFFICE NO. 2 (Vote For 1) |
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STACY BROWN |
DOYLE S. BACON |
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| Precinct |
Registered Voters |
Absentee |
Early |
Election |
Total Votes |
Absentee |
Early |
Election |
Total Votes |
Total |
| 120101 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
105 |
106 |
3 |
5 |
227 |
235 |
341 |
| 120207 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
7 |
9 |
| Totals: |
0 |
2 |
0 |
106 |
108 |
3 |
6 |
233 |
242 |
350 |
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| Fort Towson Public Schools - FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER OFFICE NO. 2 (Vote For 1) |
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GARY WAYNE KEELING |
GLENN LAMZA |
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| Precinct |
Registered Voters |
Absentee |
Early |
Election |
Total Votes |
Absentee |
Early |
Election |
Total Votes |
Total |
| 120210 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
6 |
| 120211 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
24 |
26 |
0 |
1 |
20 |
21 |
47 |
| 120319 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
14 |
17 |
0 |
7 |
10 |
17 |
34 |
| 120320 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
21 |
21 |
1 |
2 |
33 |
36 |
57 |
| 120321 |
0 |
4 |
2 |
66 |
72 |
0 |
3 |
80 |
83 |
155 |
| 120322 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Totals: |
0 |
7 |
4 |
127 |
138 |
1 |
13 |
147 |
161 |
299 |
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| Hugo Public Schools - FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER OFFICE NO. 2 (Vote For 1) |
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AMANDA PERRY |
MIKE IRVIN |
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| Precinct |
Registered Voters |
Absentee |
Early |
Election |
Total Votes |
Absentee |
Early |
Election |
Total Votes |
Total |
| 120104 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| 120105 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
13 |
17 |
0 |
2 |
12 |
14 |
31 |
| 120106 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
10 |
12 |
1 |
9 |
37 |
47 |
59 |
| 120208 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
5 |
9 |
0 |
22 |
24 |
46 |
55 |
| 120210 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
12 |
15 |
2 |
11 |
43 |
56 |
71 |
| 120214 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
21 |
24 |
0 |
2 |
45 |
47 |
71 |
| 120215 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
10 |
12 |
0 |
6 |
33 |
39 |
51 |
| 120316 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
25 |
25 |
6 |
24 |
91 |
121 |
146 |
| 120318 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
7 |
9 |
0 |
7 |
41 |
48 |
57 |
| Totals: |
0 |
0 |
20 |
104 |
124 |
9 |
83 |
326 |
418 |
542 |
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| Hugo Public Schools - FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER OFFICE NO. 4 (UNEXPIRED TERM) (Vote For 1) |
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JEFF WHITE |
JOHN DRAKE |
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| Precinct |
Registered Voters |
Absentee |
Early |
Election |
Total Votes |
Absentee |
Early |
Election |
Total Votes |
Total |
| 120104 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| 120105 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
17 |
22 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
8 |
30 |
| 120106 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
31 |
37 |
0 |
6 |
17 |
23 |
60 |
| 120208 |
0 |
0 |
16 |
9 |
25 |
0 |
9 |
19 |
28 |
53 |
| 120210 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
28 |
35 |
2 |
6 |
26 |
34 |
69 |
| 120214 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
42 |
45 |
0 |
2 |
24 |
26 |
71 |
| 120215 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
22 |
28 |
0 |
2 |
21 |
23 |
51 |
| 120316 |
0 |
1 |
11 |
69 |
81 |
5 |
13 |
45 |
63 |
144 |
| 120318 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
28 |
34 |
0 |
3 |
20 |
23 |
57 |
| Totals: |
0 |
2 |
59 |
246 |
307 |
7 |
41 |
181 |
229 |
536 |
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| Soper Public Schools (Multiple Counties) - FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER OFFICE NO. 2 (Vote For 1) |
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ANGELLA DANCER |
DAN DAVIS |
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| Precinct |
Registered Voters |
Absentee |
Early |
Election |
Total Votes |
Absentee |
Early |
Election |
Total Votes |
Total |
| 120104 |
0 |
4 |
5 |
190 |
199 |
0 |
0 |
78 |
78 |
277 |
| 120207 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
| 120318 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Totals: |
0 |
4 |
5 |
194 |
203 |
0 |
0 |
79 |
79 |
282 |
| City of Antlers - PROPOSITION (Vote For 1) |
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FOR THE PROPOSITION - YES |
AGAINST THE PROPOSITION - NO |
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| Precinct |
Registered Voters |
Absentee |
Early |
Election |
Total Votes |
Absentee |
Early |
Election |
Total Votes |
Total |
|
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|
|
| 640001 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
10 |
|
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|
|
| 640002 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
|
|
|
|
| 640003 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
9 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
10 |
|
|
|
|
| 640004 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
21 |
23 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
26 |
|
|
|
|
| Totals: |
0 |
1 |
3 |
44 |
48 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
5 |
53 |
|
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| Clayton Public Schools (Multiple Counties) - FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER OFFICE NO. 2 (Vote For 1) |
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CURTIS G. JOHNSON |
LEE ANN MARTIN |
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| Precinct |
Registered Voters |
Absentee |
Early |
Election |
Total Votes |
Absentee |
Early |
Election |
Total Votes |
Total |
|
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|
|
| 640007 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
|
| 640009 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
|
|
|
|
| 640010 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
|
| 640015 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
134 |
135 |
0 |
1 |
138 |
139 |
274 |
|
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|
|
| 640017 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
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|
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| Totals: |
0 |
1 |
0 |
138 |
139 |
0 |
1 |
139 |
140 |
279 |
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| Clayton Public Schools (Multiple Counties) - FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER OFFICE NO. 4 (UNEXPIRED TERM) (Vote For 1) |
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LONNIE E. HENSON |
BECKY NAIL |
JERRY BELL |
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| Precinct |
Election |
Total Votes |
Absentee |
Early |
Election |
Total Votes |
Absentee |
Election |
|
Total Votes |
Total |
|
|
|
| 640007 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
0 |
0 |
|
|
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| 640009 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
|
3 |
5 |
|
|
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| 640010 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
0 |
0 |
|
|
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| 640015 |
20 |
20 |
0 |
1 |
113 |
114 |
1 |
148 |
|
149 |
283 |
|
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| 640017 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
| Totals: |
21 |
21 |
0 |
1 |
114 |
115 |
1 |
151 |
|
152 |
288 |
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| Moyers Public Schools - FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER OFFICE NO. 2 (Vote For 1) |
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ANNITA MCBRIDE |
JOHN P. NORED |
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| Precinct |
Registered Voters |
Absentee |
Early |
Election |
Total Votes |
Absentee |
Early |
Election |
Total Votes |
Total |
|
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|
|
| 640001 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
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|
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| 640002 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
|
|
|
|
| 640005 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
9 |
15 |
|
|
|
|
| 640007 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
0 |
3 |
43 |
46 |
50 |
|
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|
|
| 640015 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
|
| Totals: |
0 |
1 |
0 |
9 |
10 |
0 |
4 |
55 |
59 |
69 |
|
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| Rattan Public Schools (Multiple Counties) - FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER OFFICE NO. 2 (Vote For 1) |
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BILL DANSBY |
VALERIE CLAY MERIDA |
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| Precinct |
Registered Voters |
Absentee |
Early |
Election |
Total Votes |
Absentee |
Early |
Election |
Total Votes |
Total |
|
|
|
|
| 640003 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
12 |
22 |
|
|
|
|
| 640004 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|
|
|
|
| 640008 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
|
| 640011 |
0 |
3 |
8 |
192 |
203 |
2 |
16 |
258 |
276 |
479 |
|
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|
|
| 640012 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
27 |
30 |
0 |
1 |
32 |
33 |
63 |
|
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|
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| 640014 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
30 |
32 |
0 |
2 |
36 |
38 |
70 |
|
|
|
|
| Totals: |
0 |
6 |
12 |
259 |
277 |
2 |
19 |
338 |
359 |
636 |
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(President Larry Minks, center, accepts a plaque from Lisa John of the Chickasaw Nation and Assistant Chief Gary Batton of The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.) |
Tribes recognize Southeastern, President Minks for commitment to Native American students by UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS
DURANT, Okla. – Friday was a memorable day as the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and Chickasaw Nation teamed up to honor Southeastern Oklahoma State University and president Larry Minks for the school’s commitment to and support of Native American student success.
To recognize this commitment to excellence, a program and reception were held in the Glen D. Johnson Student Union on the Southeastern campus.
Representing Choctaw Chief Gregory E. Pyle and Chickasaw Gov. Bill Anoatubby to offer remarks and jointly present a plaque of appreciation to Minks were Assistant Chief Gary Batton and Administrator of Education Services Lisa John. Both tribal representatives praised Minks and the University for their leadership and commitment to Native American students.
In his comments, Minks said he was proud of the fact that this spring, 30 percent (1,164 students) of Southeastern’s enrollment is comprised of Native American students.
Minks also commended director Chris Wesberry and his staff at the Native American Center for Student Success for the contributions they make each and every day. He noted that the partnership with the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations’ education departments has created more than $4 million in federal grant monies to support Native American students.
Finally, Minks proudly stated that Southeastern has been recognized among the nation’s leaders for graduating Native American students in a number of fields. According to one national publication, Southeastern ranks sixth in the nation in awarding undergraduate degrees to Native American graduates in all disciplines combined.
“We take a great deal of pride in this (national) recognition,” Minks said. “It confirms that the initiatives and programs that we have in place are working and working well. The University’s commitment to Native American students could not be stronger, and that is only possible because of the outstanding support of the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes. Time after time, they have stepped up to partner with Southeastern to establish academic support programs, scholarships, or help fund improved facilities. It’s just a tremendous partnership and one of which we are very proud.”
Serving as master of ceremonies for the event was Rep. T.W. Shannon, Speaker Designate, from the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Also on the program were Native American students Brenner Billy, Caley Wesberry, and Jessica Gann, Chris Wesberry, and Rev. Bertram Bobb, Choctaw Elder.
The students presented Minks with a gift as well -- a gorget – an accessory worn around the neck symbolizing one who leads. The three-piece silver gorget was handmade by Eddie Postoak, Chickasaw Artist and Director of Cultural Resources of the Chickasaw Nation.
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Southeastern Oklahoma State University
DATE: January 13, 2012
Southeastern releases Dean’s Honor Roll by UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS
DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University has released the Dean’s Honor Roll for the 2011 fall semester.
To qualify, the student must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of college-level courses with a 3.5 grade-point average and no grade lower than a B.
Listed below, by permanent hometown, are the students named to the Dean’s Honor Roll:
Oklahoma
Antlers: Mary Elizabeth Burgess, William Dwight Carter, Brittni Ciara Deaton,
Timothy Wesley Fewell, Jett Ellis Gardner, Roy Mark Janoe, Tara Michelle Looney, Shayla Brooke Martin, Julia Ann Mason, Sammantha A Roshay
Atoka: Brandon Mark Burleson, Ryan Ray Butler, Aimee Michelle Costa,
Nikole Lee Elliott, Chelsi Denise Faulkenberry, Destiny Cheri' Goodwin,
Raynee Rae Lane, Jesse Levi Lemons, Ann Juliet Millington-Nutt,
Shelby Nicole Payne, Kace Blane Self, Samantha J Stiles
Bokchito: Timothy Royce Allen, Derek Lee Birdsong, Kelly Wayne Blue,
Tracy Dianne Day, Kaitlin Marie Hedgecock, Rhonda Mechell Jones,
Russell Edwin Poole, LeAndra Tess Townley
Bokoshe: Jessica Lauren Dill
Boswell: Kaitlyn Renee Crawford, Donald D Dancer, Sarah Delanie Eastwood,
Jessica Lynn Miller, Emily Grace Robinson
Broken Bow: Tyler Bradley Olson, Shawn Joshua Queen, Erika Ann Snead,
Holly Dell Tolison, Payton Allen Werner
Caddo: Justin James Boyd, Steven Kyle Cothran, Brett Colby Doyle,
Morgan Dawn Lowry, Justin Blake Robinson, Hunter Glen Self, Amber Marie Studey,
Mandy Faye White
Calera: Cassie Delores Dunham, Miranda LeAnne Reid, Caitlin Ann Wilson,
Steven Edward Wilson
Caney: Zachary Ray Harmon, Jena Marie Krumrine
Clayton: Erin Alisha Trowbridge
Coalgate: Valori Alyssa Allen, Jeffrey Wallace Burris, Sarah Michelle Cox,
Jacob Edward Luellen
Colbert: Amanda Marie Anderson, Sarahana Ashley Andrews, Mandy Kai Stallings
Finley: Jay Impson Young
Fort Towson: Krissika Faith Jackson, Login Michelle Noel
Garvin: Samantha Ann Livesay-Christie, Taylor Joe Matlock, Trevor Tate Matlock
Grant: Kent Lee Davidson
Hugo: Matthew Steven Baroody, Maria Lynn Santillan
Idabel: Cynthia Lyn Austin, Rebekah Ann Clowers, Michael Chance Parker,
Jennifer Nicole Skieens, Kimberly Michelle Taylor
Lane: Amy Roxola Helms
Rattan: William Patrick Lohrman, Brady Loyd Palmer
Swink: Karey Douglas Clift
Talihina: Shawna Mae Baugh, Joshua Wayne Riley
Tishomingo: Kelci Leilani Marie Furr, Phillip James Leonard
Valliant: Sara Denise Tomlinson
Wilburton: Mark A Zurovetz
Texas
Arthur City: Kevin James Williams
Bells: Derrick Riley Goracke
Bonham: Kimberly Denise Blain, Morgan Elane Crowell, Sheldon Shane Kepley,
Ashley Renee Miller
Detroit: Amanda Lynn Lee
Paris: Equettis T Jenkins
Roxton: Charles Wesley Duke
Savoy: Timothy Hayden Doan, Kayla Breann Sanders
Sumner: Aaron Cole Arnold
Superintendent 2011 Salaries released
Chcotaw County paid out $451,748 in 2011
Pushmataha County paid out $505,942 in 2011
More than two-thirds of school superintendents are taking home more money this year than last year, according to data provided by the State Department of Education and compiled by Oklahoma Watchdog. This, despite an appropriations cut of 4% or nearly $100-million to the State Department of Education this year. Click here to download reports
The report supplied by the State Department of Education gives total compensation for superintendents which is broken down into several categories. All superintendents receive a salary, but some get additional compensation such as money for health coverage or retirement contributions.
In smaller districts, the superintendent’s compensation can be split between administrative salary and payment for being a teacher or athletic coach. Compensation can also include a car or travel allowance (57 superintendents get one), dues for professional organizations (60), annuities or CDs (11) and housing (7).
Auto Burglars Target Vehicles and Contents During the Shopping Season
(Dallas, TX) Guess what? Thieves playing the part of the bad Grinch aren’t going after your Christmas tree this year . . . they want your car, your purchases, your property, and your identity!
Every two minutes, a vehicle is burglarized in Texas and the contents stolen. These crimes escalate during the holiday season when people shop more often and are more likely to leave items within view inside vehicles. And to make matters worse, thieves won’t necessarily stop with taking your vehicle and the things inside. They may also look for personal documents that can help them steal your identity or tell them where you live so they can rob you of additional belongings at your home. In other words, the theft or burglary of your vehicle may simply be a gateway to the commission of additional crimes.
According to the Texas Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority (ABTPA), a division of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, thieves committed 263,479 acts of vehicle burglary in 2010 and stole 68,219 vehicles in Texas.
KITX-FM ‘s Hugo, OK/Paris, TX (K95.5 WB Morning Circus) morning show host Will Payne and Barry Diamond win the non-Metro Personality of the year award.
“This award is really for the family, the ones that live with us, work with us, and listen everyday. They make it all worth while!” says Payne. “once again it is just nice to be nominated, even sweeter to win!” says Diamond. 2010 marking the 10th anniversary of the duo and this is the fourth OAB Personality of the year Award. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Will's daughter McKinley (4th generation radio personality) accepted the award for the duo.
Outstanding Achievement Awards, Personality of the Year, Radio Station of the Year, and TV Best of Show were presented at the annual OAB Awards Dinner on Friday, March 19, 2010, at the Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City. The awards banquet is part of the annual OAB Convention. http://www.oabok.org/
PROTECT YOUR FAMILY: Here's how, Dr Mike Irvin explains
CDC reports: The outbreak of disease in people caused by a new influenza virus of swine origin continues to grow in the United States and internationally. Today, CDC reports additional confirmed human infections, hospitalizations and the nation’s first fatality from this outbreak. The more recent illnesses and the reported death suggest that a pattern of more severe illness associated with this virus may be emerging in the U.S. Most people will not have immunity to this new virus and, as it continues to spread, more cases, more hospitalizations and more deaths are expected in the coming days and weeks.
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4-17-09 K95.5 wins 3 awards at the annual Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters award banquet
 
(Barry Diamond left, General Manager Will Payne pictured right) K95.5 winners of the OAB News Spot award, OAB Spot Weather, and OAB Feature Series.
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The Outstanding Achievement in Broadcasting Awards Program is an annual competition sponsored by the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters.
The competition encourages the highest standards of reporting, programming, and promotion. It is designed to stimulate a desire for excellence among Oklahoma broadcasters in serving their public. The 2008 Awards were presented at the OAB Awards Banquet on Friday, April 17th, 2009. OAB website
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