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Katy’s Tidbits from around the community

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Alleyways Recently Named in Honor of Former Leaders In January, the alleyway adjacent to Bristow Fire Department on its west side was named in honor of Bob Grant, following his passing. Two months later, the alleyway adjacent to Bristow Police Department on its east side was named in honor of Wayne Davis.

What a small business can expect from a tax professional

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Tax professionals are often able to advise a small business on the most effective way to structure their business. For instance, they can help a business owner decide whether their business interests would be better protected as a sole proprietorship or if another business structure, such as a partnership or S corporation, would serve them better.

Judge Revives Lawmakers’ Open Records Lawsuit

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State Reps. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane and Kevin McDugle, R-Broken Arrow do in fact have standing to pursue an open records lawsuit against District Six District Attorney Jason Hicks, Stephens County District Judge Brent Russell decided last week.

ODOC arrests correctional officer for sexual battery

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Inappropriate sexual contact between a female correctional officer and an inmate at Lexington Assessment and Reception Center has resulted in her arrest. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections Office of Inspector General received a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) complaint on March 28 and immediately launched an investigation. The correctional officer was removed from her post at 9:25 a.m. to be interviewed and positively identified. She was formally terminated and arrested at 3:55 p.m. and then transported to the Cleveland County Detention Center.

Wildlife License Modernization Act Signed by Governor

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Wildlife License Modernization Act Signed by Governor The Oklahoma Wildlife License Modernization Act was signed into law March 26 by Gov. Kevin Stitt after it previously passed the state House of Representatives and Senate. The measure streamlines and simplifies hunting and fishing licenses, and will provide funding for the Wildlife Conservation Department primarily by adjusting license costs to regional averages. he act will become effective July 1, 2024.

10 Vegetables to Plant in Early Spring

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Eager to get gardening? These vegetable varieties can be planted early in the season. You don't need to wait until the warmest days of spring to begin planting vegetables in your garden—there are a handful of cold-hardy varieties that can be planted early in the season.