ENERGY WATCH

Oklahoma crude oil prices as of noon Friday, $41.06 From the Tank Tiger As we move into August, the OPEC+ oil producers will begin curtailment of their production constraints - an increase of about 2 million barrels per day.

Ripley student named All-Around Junior Cattleman

Kelton Arthur was recently honored as the All-Around Junior Cattleman of the Year during the Annual Oklahoma Junior Cattlemen's Association (OJCA) Awards Luncheon. All-Around Junior Cattleman is the most prestigious award that the Oklahoma Junior Cattlemen's Association awards annually.

Hilbert, Leewright Work on Back the Blue Legislation

Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, and Sen. James Leewright, R-Bristow, today announced bills backing law enforcement by making the profession more attractive to join and stay in across Oklahoma. In recent days, eight police officers nationwide were shot over 48 hours, resulting in two officer deaths.

Broadway District

After two weeks of voting, the results are final and Cushing’s downtown business district has a marketable identity of its very own. The area is now known as the Broadway District.

Covid closes Lincoln County Courthouse

The court side of the Lincoln County Courthouse in Chandler has been closed until July 28 after two court employees tested positive for COVID-19. The entire courthouse was closed Friday afternoon after District Judge Cindy Ashwood and a court employee tested positive for COVID-19.

County Commissioners offer reward for bridge graffiti culprit

The Payne County Commissioners learned Monday that someone painted graffiti on a county bridge, and a reward is being offered to help lead to the arrest and conviction of the person who committed the damage.

CoreCivic to close Cushing facility

CoreCivic, the firm that owns and operates the Cimarron Correctional Center in Cushing, announced on Thursday, it has reached a decision to close the prison.

BREAKING -- CoreCivic closing Cimarron Correctional Facility

By J. D. Meisner CoreCivic, the firm that owns and operates the Cimarron Correctional Center in Cushing, announced on Thursday, it has reached a decision to close the prison.

DESTINATION DOWNTOWN

One exciting thing happening this month is we going to brand our downtown by giving it a name and everyone gets to help choose that name. You will be reading more about this, but it is really nothing new.