Jenkins Rejects Legislative Pay Raise

OKLAHOMA CITY — Rep. Molly Jenkins, R-Coyle, has sent a letter to Attorney General Gentner Drummond requesting a formal opinion on whether the Oklahoma Legislative Compensation Board's executive session violated Oklahoma’s Open Meeting Act.

Payne County Youth Services annual Voices of Today Contest Deadline Nearing

PAYNE COUNTY — The deadline for the 2025–2026 Voices of Today Art, Poetry, and Photography Contest is approaching fast — all entries must be submitted by Dec. 15.

Stillwater Arrests

The following were arrested by Stillwater PD from Nov. 17 to Nov. 30 All subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Payne County Arrests

The following were booked into Payne County Jail from Nov. 17 to Nov. 30. All subjects are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.MORGAN PAYLOR, 42, Ponca City — Hold for Washington County.JESSICA PRATHER, 41, Stillwater — Petit larceny. Possession of contraband by inmate.

Bulletin Board

ANNOUNCEMENTS CUSHING November 27 Cushing Senior Citizen Center closed November 28 Cushing Senior Citizen Center closed November 29 Christmas Lights on Broadway, Broadway District, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with Christmas stories at 5 p.m. and tree lighting at 6 p.m.

BPOC Graduation at Central Tech Highlights Growing Public-Safety Workforce

DRUMRIGHT – Central Technology Center recognized its latest Basic Peace Officer Certification (BPOC) graduates during a ceremony held Tuesday, November 18, 2025, on the Drumright campus.

Brendan Campbell